Thanks for the supports, started off well
New Mexico (+10) vs. Utah
Utah leads the league and is 11th in the nation in scoring offense, averaging 40.2 points per game. The Utes also top the MWC with 463.5 yards per contest. The Lobos, meanwhile, are allowing 322.0 yards and 16.2 points per game, both conference lows.
The past 2 meetings between these schools has been a close game, one loss into overtime, the other a lobos win. RUSHING was the key in the lobos win last year, they gained over 400 yards on the ground. Starting running back DonTrell Moore (knee) is questionable, he should play. The Lobos lead the Mountain West Conference in scoring defense (16.25 ppg), rushing defense (66.2 ypg) and total defense (322.0 ypg).
The lobos have played solid competition coming into tonights game. Wash St, Org St, Texas Tech. The Lobo defense was able to hold the pass happy TT to 24 and Oregon St to only 17 points. Looking at Utah the schedule has been kind to them. Arizona, A&M and Air Force all good teams but IMO not as talented as the NM opponents. Both teams have laid the wood to their instate rivals away. Key for New Mexico is being productive on offense. Get the home crowd involved and get a score or turn over early.
Past meeting have shown this to be a very high scoring affiar (82) (53) (77) in the past three years! Play on the OVER (48).
GL
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