North Texas vs Utah State 12/15/18 - New Mexico Bowl - CFB Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 08/21/2019 at 10:26 AM ET

The New Mexico Bowl will be one of the first Bowl Games played this season between Conference USA North Texas Mean Green and the Mountain West Utah State Aggies.

Utah State is heading into this game with a 10-2 season record and finished 2nd in the MWC Mountain. The Aggies lost against Boise State 33-24 in their last game of the season. The Aggies are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games.

The Aggies are 4-8 in Bowl Games all-time. Utah State is led by QB Jordan Love. Love has thrown 9 touchdowns over the last three games with just 1 interception. The Mountain West Champs have had great year and finishing with Bowl win would be deserving end to season. North Texas has won two straight games heading into this game. The Mean Green finished the season with a 9-3 record and 2nd in the C-USA West. North Texas won their last game 24-21 against UTSA. The Mean Green opened at +11 underdog in this game while the underdog is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.

North Texas is led by QB Mason Fine. Fine has 6 touchdowns over the last three games with 3 interceptions. The Mean Green also feature running back DeAndre Torrey. Torrey has four straight games with 130+ rushing yards.

The Mean Green have the momentum heading into this Bowl Game. North Texas also carries a losing bowl game record which they are trying to turn around. Too many points in what should be a dog fight in this one. North Texas will control the ball on the ground which will be the difference. Final Score Prediction: Utah State wins but fall short of ATS cover 28-24.

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