New Mexico vs Central Michigan Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Week 1 2026

Saturday's slate in college football includes a matchup between the New Mexico Lobos and the Central Michigan Chippewas.

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New Mexico vs Central Michigan Odds & Spread

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• Moneyline: New Mexico: (-429) | Central Michigan: (+330)
• Spread: New Mexico: -10.5 (-110) | Central Michigan: +10.5 (-110)
• Total: 47.5 -- Over: (-108) | Under: (-112)

New Mexico vs Central Michigan Betting Trends

• New Mexico beat the spread seven times in 13 games last year.
• New Mexico had one win ATS (1-3) as a 10.5-point favorite or greater last season.
• In 13 New Mexico games last year, five hit the over.
• Central Michigan covered the spread eight times in 13 games last season.
• Central Michigan won once ATS (1-4) as underdogs of 10.5 points or more last year.
• Out of 13 Central Michigan games last season, seven hit the over.

New Mexico vs Central Michigan Prediction & Pick

All college football win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Lobos win (73.1%)

New Mexico vs Central Michigan Point Spread

Central Michigan is listed as an underdog by 10.5 points (-110 odds), and New Mexico, the favorite, is -110 to cover.

New Mexico vs Central Michigan Over/Under

A total of 47.5 points has been set for the New Mexico-Central Michigan game on Sept. 5, with the over available at -108 and the under at -112.

New Mexico vs Central Michigan Moneyline

Looking at the moneyline for New Mexico-Central Michigan, New Mexico is the favorite at -429, and Central Michigan is +330.

New Mexico vs. Central Michigan Points Insights

• The Lobos' average implied point total last season was 3.5 more points than their implied total in Saturday's game (32.5 implied points on average compared to 29 implied points in this game).
• The 29.7-point average implied total last season for the Chippewas is 10.7 more points than the team's 19-point implied total in this matchup.

New Mexico vs. Central Michigan Game Info

• Game day: Saturday, September 5, 2026
• Game time: 10 p.m. ET
• TV channel: Fox Sports 1
• Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Stadium: University Stadium (NM)

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