Quick Lane Bowl: Bowling Green vs. New Mexico State Prediction, Odds & Picks (Monday, Dec. 26)

New Mexico State Aggies quarterback Diego Pavia (10) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium.
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It’s the Quick Lane Bowl and Bowling Green is set to face New Mexico State on Monday, Dec. 26. The game is scheduled for 2:30 pm ET while airing on ESPN. Bowling Green enters this game as 4.5-point favorites with the total set at 48.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Bowling Green vs. New Mexico State prediction below.

Bowling Green vs. New Mexico State Odds

  • Spread: Bowling Green -4.5
  • Total: 48.5

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Game Info

  • Date: Monday, Dec. 26
  • Time: 2:30 pm ET
  • Location: Ford Field – Detroit, Michigan
  • TV: ESPN

Bowling Green Betting Trends

  • Falcons are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 non-conference games.
  • Falcons are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 bowl games.
  • Over is 5-0 in Falcons last 5 bowl games.

New Mexico State Betting Trends

  • Aggies are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
  • Over is 4-0 in Aggies last 4 games overall.
  • Over is 9-1 in Aggies last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

Bowling Green vs. New Mexico State Prediction

It feels like both offenses have the upper-hand in this matchup. New Mexico State likes to run the football, and it does so with efficiency. Bowling Green’s run defense ranks 83rd overall while having some problems against MAC opponents. On the other side, Bowling Green loves to sling the pigskin, and New Mexico State ranks 91st in opponent completion percentage.

Neither of these offenses look great on paper, but both should be able to attack the vulnerabilities of the opposing defense. For that reason, a total of 48.5 points feels too low. Take the over!

The Pick: Over 48.5 total points | -110 at FanDuel Sportsbook