New Mexico St vs Tennessee Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 12

Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel looks on during a team practice session ahead of the 2022 Orange Bowl, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, in Miami Shores, Fla. Tennessee will face the Clemson Tigers in the Orange Bowl on Friday, Dec. 30.(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
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  • Tennessee is a -39.5 point favorite vs. New Mexico St
  • New Mexico State vs. Tennessee Total (Over/Under): 61.5 points
  • TV Channel: SECN

New Mexico State (3-6) visit Neyland Stadium to take on Tennessee (6-3) on Nov. 15 in Knoxville, TN. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:15pm EST.

Tennessee is a betting favorite in Week 12, with the spread sitting at -39.5 (-115).

The New Mexico State vs. Tennessee Over/Under is 61.5 total points.

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New Mexico State vs. Tennessee Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
New Mexico State+39.5 -10561.5 -110
Tennessee -39.5 -11561.5 -110

New Mexico State vs Tennessee Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Tennessee will win this game with 89.3% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both New Mexico St and Tennessee, key player performances this season and recent team trends.


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  • New Mexico State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 games (+4.90 Units / 29% ROI)
  • New Mexico State has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 11 games (+1.90 Units / 13% ROI)
  • New Mexico State has hit the Game Total Over in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • New Mexico State has hit the Team Total Over in 4 of their last 6 games (+1.70 Units / 25% ROI)
  • New Mexico State has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.35 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Tennessee has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 13 games (+8.80 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Tennessee has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 10 of their last 13 games (+7.70 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Tennessee has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.05 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Tennessee has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+2.70 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Tennessee have covered the 1H Spread in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+2.65 Units / 33% ROI)

New Mexico State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

New Mexico St is 4-5 against the spread this college football season (-1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI).

  • New Mexico State is 3-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.65 Units / -14.72% ROI
  • New Mexico State is 3-6 when betting the Over for -3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • New Mexico State is 6-3 when betting the Under for +2.7 Units / 27.27% ROI

Tennessee Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Tennessee iss 4-5 against the spread this college football season (-1.5 Units / -15.08% ROI).

  • Tennessee is 4-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.5 Units / 2.72% ROI
  • Tennessee is 7-2 when betting the Over for +4.8 Units / 48.48% ROI
  • Tennessee is 2-7 when betting the Under for -5.7 Units / -57.58% ROI

New Mexico State: Keys to the Game vs. Tennessee

New Mexico State has allowed 5 rushing TDs on 43 carries (8.6 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone this season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 4.5

New Mexico State forced 2 fumbles on 459 carries (229.5 Carries Per Fumble) last season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 45.7

New Mexico State forced 2 fumbles on 459 carries (229.5 Carries Per Fumble) last season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 43.4

New Mexico State has allowed 6 rushing TDs on 307 carries (51.2 Carries Per TD) this season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 22.4

New Mexico State allowed passes of 40+ yards on 19 of 379 attempts (5%) last season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2%

Tennessee: Keys to the Game vs. New Mexico State

Tennessee was undefeated (9-0) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-best in FBS; Average: .628

Tennessee was undefeated (6-0) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays last season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .632

Tennessee was 10-2 (.833) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– T-10th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .645

Tennessee is 12-1 (.923) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2024 season– 5th-best in FBS; Average: .611

Matchup Notes for New Mexico State vs. Tennessee

Tennessee was undefeated (9-0) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-best in FBS; Average: .628

Tennessee was undefeated (6-0) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays last season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .632

Tennessee was 10-2 (.833) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– T-10th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .645

Tennessee is 12-1 (.923) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2024 season– 5th-best in FBS; Average: .611

New Mexico State has allowed 5 rushing TDs on 43 carries (8.6 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone this season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 4.5

New Mexico State forced 2 fumbles on 459 carries (229.5 Carries Per Fumble) last season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 45.7

New Mexico State forced 2 fumbles on 459 carries (229.5 Carries Per Fumble) last season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 43.4

New Mexico State has allowed 6 rushing TDs on 307 carries (51.2 Carries Per TD) this season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 22.4

New Mexico State allowed passes of 40+ yards on 19 of 379 attempts (5%) last season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2%

New Mexico State Offensive Stats & Trends

New Mexico State has allowed 5 rushing TDs on 43 carries (8.6 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone this season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 4.5

New Mexico State forced 2 fumbles on 459 carries (229.5 Carries Per Fumble) last season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 45.7

New Mexico State forced 2 fumbles on 459 carries (229.5 Carries Per Fumble) last season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 43.4

New Mexico State has allowed 6 rushing TDs on 307 carries (51.2 Carries Per TD) this season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 22.4

New Mexico State allowed passes of 40+ yards on 19 of 379 attempts (5%) last season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2%

Tennessee Offensive Stats & Trends

Tennessee was undefeated (9-0) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-best in FBS; Average: .628

Tennessee was undefeated (6-0) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays last season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .632

Tennessee was 10-2 (.833) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– T-10th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .645

Tennessee is 12-1 (.923) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2024 season– 5th-best in FBS; Average: .611

New Mexico State Defensive Stats & Trends

New Mexico State has allowed 5 rushing TDs on 43 carries (8.6 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone this season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 4.5

New Mexico State forced 2 fumbles on 459 carries (229.5 Carries Per Fumble) last season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 45.7

New Mexico State forced 2 fumbles on 459 carries (229.5 Carries Per Fumble) last season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 43.4

New Mexico State has allowed 6 rushing TDs on 307 carries (51.2 Carries Per TD) this season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 22.4

New Mexico State allowed passes of 40+ yards on 19 of 379 attempts (5%) last season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2%

Tennessee Defensive Stats & Trends

Tennessee was undefeated (9-0) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-best in FBS; Average: .628

Tennessee was undefeated (6-0) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays last season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .632

Tennessee was 10-2 (.833) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– T-10th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .645

Tennessee is 12-1 (.923) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2024 season– 5th-best in FBS; Average: .611


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