Hawaii (4-7) vs New Mexico (5-6)
Game Info: Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 11:00 pm (Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex)
Betting Odds: Hawaii +2.5 / New Mexico -2.5 --- Over/Under: 60.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The New Mexico Lobos and the Hawaii Warriors battle in week 14 college football action from Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex on Saturday night. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a New Mexico vs. Hawaii prediction.
New Mexico Recap
The New Mexico Lobos come into this one looking to go bowling after improving to 5-6 on the year with a 38-35 upset win over Washington State last time out.
Lobos Win Back-To-Back Games
Devon Dampier has thrown for 2,592 yards, 12 touchdowns and 12 interceptions on 57.7% passing while also leading the Lobos in rushing with 1,065 yards and 16 touchdowns. Eli Sanders has 942 rushing yards with 9 scores while Javen Jacobs has 277 rushing yards and 3 TDs. NaQuari Rogers also has 299 rushing yards with 4 scores while Luke Wysong leads New Mexico’s receivers with 60 grabs for 771 yards and Ryan Davis has 684 receiving yards. Two more Lobo receivers have 300+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Christian Ellis has a team-high 92 total tackles while the Lobo defense as a whole has combined for 11 sacks and 3 interceptions.
Why the New Mexico Lobos will win
- The favorite has won each of Hawaii's last six games at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.
- New Mexico has covered the spread in four of its last five games in November.
Hawaii Recap
The Hawaii Warriors come into this one looking to play spoiler, sitting at 4-7 on the year after a 55-10 loss to Utah State last time out.
Warriors Looking To Finish Season On High Note
Brayden Schager has thrown for 2,591 yards, 19 touchdowns and 13 interceptions on 57.8% passing while Landon Sims has rushed for 334 yards. Nick Cenacle leads the Warriors in receiving with 56 grabs for 628 yards and 5 touchdowns while Pofele Ashlock has 53 grabs for 550 yards and 5 scores. Dekel Crowdus and Jonah Panoke each have 300+ receiving yards while four more Warriors have 100+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Jamih Otis, Elijah Robinson and Logan Taylor each have a team-high 48 total tackles while Robinson and Jackie Johnson III each have a team-high 5 sacks. As a unit, Hawaii has combined for 27 sacks and 6 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors will win
- New Mexico has lost each of its last five November games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The underdog has won each of New Mexico's last three games.
- Hawaii has covered the spread in each of its last six November home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- New Mexico has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five November games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
New Mexico vs. Hawaii Prediction
I’m on New Mexico here. I know it’s senior night for Hawaii, but the Lobos have everything to play for here and aren’t a team that sees too many bowl games so you have to think this is at the forefront of their attention right now. The Warriors just got blitzed by Utah State and against Devon Dampier and this Lobos offense, I think Hawaii’s in some trouble. Give me the Lobos.
Chris’s Pick New Mexico -2.5
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
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