A Conference USA showdown is set as the Missouri State Bears (3-3) compete against the New Mexico State Aggies (3-3) on Wednesday night. After a bye week, the Bears return to the field following their last match against Middle Tennessee where the Aggies emerged victorious with a score of 22-20 on October 8. Despite having recently lost three of their last four games, New Mexico State looks to bounce back after a 30-27 defeat by Liberty.
Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET at Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where the Bears are currently favored by 1.5 points. The total points projected for the game is set at 50.5 according to the SportsLine consensus. Before making any wagers on Missouri State vs. New Mexico State, ensure to check out the predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Why Missouri State Can Cover
Shomari Lawrence, the senior running back for the Bears, leads the team with 349 rushing yards and two touchdowns. He has consistently surpassed 60 rushing yards in his last three games, including a commendable performance against Middle Tennessee. In terms of receiving, Dash Luke has emerged as a vital threat, leading the team in both catches (24) and receiving yards (335), along with two touchdowns. Missouri State currently has a 1-0 ATS record when benefiting from a rest advantage and holds a 3-3 record in ATS this season.
Why New Mexico State Can Cover
On the opposing team, Logan Fife, the senior quarterback, has a notable record with 1,514 passing yards and eight touchdowns, consistently averaging at least 220 passing yards and at least one passing score throughout five games this season. In his previous showdown against Liberty, Fife recorded 242 passing yards along with two touchdowns.
Additionally, the Aggies feature four players with over 200 receiving yards this season. Donovan Faupel is another key player, with 26 receptions and 363 receiving yards. As the home underdog, New Mexico State holds a 2-0 ATS record.
How to Make Missouri State vs. New Mexico State Picks
SportsLine predicts a total exceeding the set line by projecting a combined score of 54 points, and it highlights one side of the spread hitting 70% of the time. For the precise predictions and to see if your favorite team prevails, ensure to visit SportsLine now.
