The New Mexico Lobos (+35) are set to take on the No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium. This crucial afternoon game is scheduled to get underway at 2:30 p.m. ET and NBC will televise the action.
Betting Preview: New Mexico Lobos vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
New Mexico is a big road underdog here and is currently getting 35 points from oddsmakers. If the Irish fall behind early it would create a nice in-game betting opportunity. Vegas has placed the over/under (O/U) at 61 points.
The game’s total has not changed after being set initially at 61. Having said that, the opening line was -37 and has recently moved up to -35.
The Lobos have gained 1.0 unit so far and are 1-0 against the spread (ATS). The team has posted an Over-Under record of 1-0.
The Fighting Irish have gained 1.0 unit this season. The team is 0-1 ATS and has an O/U record of 0-1.
The Lobos are 1-0 straight up (SU) in 2019 while the Fighting Irish are also 1-0 SU.
The Lobos are looking to stay undefeated following a 39-31 win over Sam Houston State on August 31. The passing game left much to be desired as the Lobos completed 18-of-40 passes for 340 yards. Brandt Hughes went 12-for-29 for 218 yards while Sheriron Jones completed six-of-11 for 122 yards. Ahmari Davis (107 yards on 16 rush attempts, two TDs) led the ground attack in the win while Anu Somoye (three receptions, 62 yards) and Aaron Molina (three catches, 40 yards) handled the receiving duties.
The Notre Dame Irish just earned a lopsided 35-17 win over Louisville. The defense allowed the Cardinals to run for 249 yards on 47 rush attempts, including two rush TDs. Javian Hawkins had a good showing in the loss, recording 122 rushing yards on 19 attempts for Louisville. For Notre Dame, Ian Book completed 14-of-23 passes for 193 yards and one touchdown. Tony Jones Jr (110 rushing yards on 15 attempts, one TD) and the signal-caller Book (81 yards on 14 carries, one TD) led the ground game in the win as Chase Claypool (five receptions, 94 yards) and Tommy Tremble (three catches, 49 yards, one TD) led the pass-catching attack.
It appears that the Irish might hold an advantage in all aspects of the ground game, since their backfield generated 4.4 yards per carry last season while the defense allowed a YPC of 3.8 to opponents. The Lobos registered 3.6 yards per carry last year while allowing a YPC of 4.9 to opposing runners.
New Mexico Lobos vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish NCAA Tip
SU Winner: Notre Dame, ATS Winner: New Mexico, O/U: Under
Betting Trends
- The Notre Dame D has sacked opposing quarterbacks four times this season. New Mexico has registered three sacks.
- The Notre Dame offense has lost one fumble in 2019 while New Mexico has not lost any.
- The Lobos recorded 21 passing touchdowns last season.
- The Fighting Irish logged 23 passing touchdowns last season.
- The Lobos created 17 rushing touchdowns last season.
- The Fighting Irish put up 27 rushing touchdowns last season.
- The Lobos O-line allowed 27 sacks last season. Their defense created 26 sacks.
- The Fighting Irish offense allowed 25 sacks last season. Their defense got to opposing signal-callers 34 times.
