The Montana State Bobcats (0-0) visit the New Mexico Lobos (0-0) Saturday afternoon. Kick from University Stadium (NM) is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Montana State vs. New Mexico odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Montana State finished 8-4 last season including 6-2 in the Big Sky conference, tied for 2nd overall. The Bobcats’ offense was their strength, scoring 34 or more points in 9 games while the defense allowed 22 or fewer points in 8 games. The Bobcats hope to pick up where they left off with a road win to open the season.
New Mexico finished just 4-8 in 2023 including 2-6 in the Mountain West Conference, tied for last. While the offense was able to produce for the Lobos, the defense allowed 31 or more points in 8 different games, which the team will hope to change this season. They were just 1-4 against major programs.
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