This Saturday’s matchup between the North Dakota State Bison and the New Mexico Lobos looks intriguing. Both teams come in with strong records—6-1 for North Dakota State and 5-1 for New Mexico. That suggests a competitive game, but the betting odds give us some insight into how oddsmakers see it unfolding.
New Mexico is favored by 4.5 points at home, with a slightly better payout on the spread (-112) compared to North Dakota State’s +4.5 spread at -108. This means you’d need to bet $112 to win $100 on the Lobos covering the spread, while betting $108 on the Bison to cover would win $100. The line suggests New Mexico is expected to win by about a touchdown.
Looking at the moneyline, New Mexico is the favorite at -192, meaning you must bet $192 to win $100 on them outright. North Dakota State is the underdog at +160, so a $100 bet nets $160 if they pull off the upset. This aligns with the spread and confirms New Mexico’s edge.
The total points line sits at 40.5, with the under slightly favored at -108 versus the over at -112. This suggests a moderately low-scoring game, where the defense might play a big role.
In short, New Mexico is the favorite by a touchdown at home, with moderately low total points expected. If you like the underdog with good payout potential, North Dakota State at +4.5 or +160 could be worth a look. For safer bets, New Mexico covering the spread and the under are solid options based on these lines.