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Washington State Cougars Favored to Win By 11 Points Against New Mexico Lobos in Must-Win Game

The #19 8-1 Washington State Cougars will be facing the New Mexico Lobos in Albuquerque on Saturday. The Cougars have a strong road record of 3-1 and will be looking to secure their spot in a bowl game. The Lobos, at 4-6, are in a must-win situation to become bowl eligible with two games left in the season. The game is set for 7:30 PM MST and Washington State is favored to win by 11 points.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cougars -430 | Lobos +325
• Spread: Cougars -11 (-110) | Lobos +11 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 72 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington St. will win straight-up is 81%.

Washington St. vs New Mexico Stats

Washington St. Cougars

The Washington State Cougars of the PAC12 are having a successful season with an 8-1 record and holding the #19 AP Rank. They are currently aiming for the Alamo Bowl and an 11-win season. The team is led by QB1 John Mateer, who has been impressive with 33 total touchdowns and sitting 10th in the Heisman Rankings. Despite a somewhat porous defense, the Cougars have a strong offense, averaging 452 total yards per game and scoring 39.3 points per game. Place Kicker Dean Janikowski has been successful in field goal attempts, going 7 for 10. Currently, Washington State is ranked 17th in offense and 83rd in defense, with a power ranking of 23 and a record of 7-1 (5-3 ATS) this season.

New Mexico Lobos Analysis

The New Mexico Lobos of the Mountain West conference have a 4-6 record and are 6-4 against the spread. They recently snapped a 2-game losing streak with a 21-16 victory over San Diego State as underdogs. This win was significant as it ended a 9-game losing streak against the Aztecs. The Lobos will need to win their final two games to become bowl eligible, facing the Cougars and then traveling to Hawaii after a bye week. Quarterback Devon Dampier and running back Eli Sanders had impressive performances against SDSU, contributing to the team's strong rushing attack. The Lobos have an average of 33.4 points per game on offense but struggle on defense, allowing an average of 38.3 points per game. They have a strong rushing game and a high conversion rate on third downs. Placekicker Luke Drzewiecki has a 73.3% field goal accuracy. The team has a power ranking of 93 and is ranked 29th for offense and 131st for defense. Washington St. has had a recent history of struggling against the Lobos.

Washington State Faces Tough Road Challenge Against New Mexico with +12.5 Point Spread

It can be challenging for a team to cover double-digit point spreads on the road, especially as the season progresses. Washington State is currently preparing for their upcoming bowl game after a successful season. The team has performed well on the road, with a 3-1 record in away games. However, they have not secured a win by more than 8 points, limiting their margin of victory. Washington State and New Mexico have faced a common opponent recently, with both teams securing victories. The Cougar's defense has shown vulnerabilities, which the Lobos may be able to exploit with their strong rushing attack. New Mexico has demonstrated consistently solid offensive performance throughout the season, which may present a challenge for Washington State's defense. Ultimately, the spread favors the Lobos at home, making them a favorable choice at +12.5 points.

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