UNLV vs New Mexico NCAA Football Spread/Handicapping
The Running Rebels arrive in Albuquerque riding a two-game win streak, and will try to make it three in a row when they visit the Lobos who are 0-1 at home this season.
UNLV(2-2) vs. New Mexico (1-2)
Date: Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013
Time: 8 p.m. EST
Venue: University Stadium
City: Albuquerque
O/U Odds: 54
Spread: UNLV -2 1/2
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New Mexico was crushed by Pittsburgh its last time out, 49-27, dropping the team to 1-2 on the season.
UNLV coasted past West Illinois behind a solid performance from quarterback Caleb Herring who threw for 140 yards and a touchdown and rushed for another 57 to lead UNLV to a 38-7 win on Saturday night.
The Rebels held the Leathernecks to only a single score, but did give up 338 total yards.
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Meanwhile. the Lobos failed to capitalize on four Panthers turnovers and allowed their opponent to rack up an imposing 527 total yards.
Pittsburgh dominated the game from start to finish, building up a 35-6 halftime lead.
The lone bright spot for the Lobos offense, which ranks 103rd in the nation on 343.3 yards per game, was Cole Gautsche, who had touchdown runs of one and 12 yards. [soliloquy id=”82219″]
New Mexico RB Kasey Carrier, who entered the game, leading the nation in rushing, with an average of 172 yards per game, was held to just 22 yards on seven carries.
The Lobos are averaging 267 yards rushing and 76 yards passing so far this season, while the Rebels are ranked 80 on offense, averaging 384 yards per game, which includes 189 yards rushing and 195 yards passing so far this season.
Matt’s Prediction
Games like this are hard to call, as both teams have shown flashes of brilliance, and at the same time areas of vulnerability.
So, I have to go with the home team simply on numbers.
On the road, the Rebels are 0-1 while averaging 23 points scoring, and holding teams to 51.0 points scored on defense.
Meanwhile, the Lobos are averaging 13 points at home and holding teams to 21 points.
Mix in a rebound performance from Carrier, and the Lobos eek out a win in this one.
New Mexico 23, UNLV 20
