New Mexico Lobos (0-1) vs. Arizona Wildcats (10-3 Last season)
New Mexico Lobos vs. Arizona Wildcats August 31 2024 – With the college football season upon us, the Arizona Wildcats who managed to finish last season with a record of 10-3 are about to play host to the New Mexico Lobos, who do not win in the first week of the college football calendar. It might be the other way around Week 1 of the season only the players and the fans would be the ones who would do that. Their shockingly different resumes have sparked interest from NCAAF expert free predictions in this Week 1 clash set at Arizona Stadium.
New Mexico Lobos vs. Arizona Wildcats August 31 2024 Game Info
When: | Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 10:30 PM ET |
Where: | Arizona Stadium |
TV: | ESPN |
Stream: | Sofascore |
New Mexico Lobos vs. Arizona Wildcats Betting Odds
Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
New Mexico | +3000 | +31.5 (-110) | 56.5 over (-111) |
Arizona | -10000 | -31.5 (-110) | 56.5 under (-111) |
The Wildcats enter as heavy favorites with a -10000 moneyline and a substantial 31.5-point spread, reflecting their superior form and home advantage. The total over/under for the game is set at 56.5, a nod to both teams’ tendencies in recent games to push the score high.
Devon Dampier QB vs. Noah Fifita QB
With 172 passing yards, and a completion rate of 69.2, Lobos’ Devon Dampier was quite below the radar in his first game. Still, there was some evidence of his ability to make big plays with a long pass of 53 yards. However, it will be essential for him to learn the trade of being consistently excellent in a tough Wildcats defense.
In the opposite direction, Wildcats Noah Fifita is coming from a spectacular season, which saw him register 2869 passing yards with a completion rate of 72.4 percent and score 25 touchdowns last season. Deliberate and with a high degree of accuracy, Fifita can quite potentially become the key figure behind Arizona’s offense.
As these two quarterbacks go head to head, the contest will shift towards Dampier’s capacity to explode and show Fifita her expectations. With a track record demonstrating mastery in attacking defenses, Fifita seems to possess all the advantages over the green Dampier, except the latter’s main obstacle will be anticipating Arizona’s relentless defense.
New Mexico’s Ground and Air Attack
The Lobos’ offensive strategy leans heavily on Eli Sanders and Luke Wysong. Sanders’ ability to average over five yards per carry gives New Mexico a reliable rushing option, while Wysong’s receiving skills, highlighted by his 15.8 yards per reception, add a critical dimension to their offense. Their performance will be vital in breaking through the Wildcats’ defense.
Arizona’s Offensive Playmakers
For Arizona, Rayshon Luke and Tetairoa McMillan are key to unlocking New Mexico’s defense. Luke’s swift footwork and McMillan’s impressive 1402 receiving yards last season demonstrate a potent offensive combination that could prove overwhelming for the Lobos’ defense, which has struggled on the road.
New Mexico Lobos Betting Trends
New Mexico are 7-13 ATS in their last 20 games.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of New Mexico’s last 10 games.
New Mexico are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games.
Lobos are 2-12 SU in their last 14 games on the road.
New Mexico are 2-11 SU in their last 13 games against an opponent in the Pac-12 conference.
Arizona Wildcats Betting Trends
Arizona are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 5 games.
Arizona are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games.
Wildcats are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Mountain West conference.
New Mexico Lobos vs. Arizona Wildcats Betting Previews
Based on the deep analysis and team structure, it is apparent that Arizona Wildcats are very likely to win this game. Betting on the various methods employed by both teams to win or defend makes it a high scoring game, and thus the over bet is reasonable.
There are betting tips for the game which appear to favor Arizona with the spread and the total going over looking at how the two teams have been scoring. As far as sporting activities wagered in the United States Sports Betting is concerned, there could be value in betting on prop bets focusing on individual players, especially the key players of the Arizona team.