Looking for New Mexico State Aggies vs. Sam Houston Bearkats betting trends and odds? Below you’ll find the latest DraftKings Sportsbook Point Spread, Total and Moneyline betting percentages, plus where the public and sharp money are landing before kickoff on Wednesday.
New Mexico State vs. Sam Houston Best Picks Today
- New Mexico State -3 (-105): The widest gap on the board. New Mexico State draws 65% of Point Spread tickets but 77% of the handle as a road favorite.
- Landyn Locke Passing Completions 20+ (-103): Locke has 129 completions through six games, an average of 21.5 per game.
Game Info
| Kickoff | Wednesday, October 21 at 8:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Elliott T. Bowers Stadium, Huntsville, TX |
| TV | ESPN2 |
New Mexico State vs. Sam Houston Odds
| Market | Bearkats (Home) | Aggies (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | +3 (-115) | -3 (-105) |
| Total | Over 45.5 (-102) | Under 45.5 (-118) |
| Moneyline | +124 | -148 |
DraftKings Betting Trends
| Market | Side | Bets % | Handle % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | Sam Houston +3 | 35% | 23% |
| Point Spread | New Mexico State -3 | 65% | 77% |
| Total | Over 45.5 | 68% | 76% |
| Total | Under 45.5 | 32% | 24% |
| Moneyline | Sam Houston | 31% | 24% |
| Moneyline | New Mexico State | 69% | 76% |
The public and the money are on the same side across all three markets. New Mexico State’s Point Spread shows the biggest handle-vs-bet gap, with 77% of the money on 65% of tickets, which points to larger bettors laying the three points.
Team Comparison
| Stat | SHSU | NMSU |
|---|---|---|
| Points/Game | 19.5 | 23.7 |
| Points Allowed/Game | 24.5 | 25.7 |
| Yards/Game | 342.0 | 373.3 |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 338.2 | 347.8 |
| 3rd Down % | 36.4% | 41.0% |
| Turnovers | 6 | 11 |
Key Matchup Numbers
- Sharp lean on the road favorite: New Mexico State holds 77% of the Point Spread handle and 76% of the Moneyline handle, both higher than its ticket share.
- New Mexico State runs the ball: The Aggies rush for 142.8 yards per game, compared with 95.0 for Sam Houston, which leans on a passing game producing 247.0 yards per game.
- Turnovers and a shared QB room: New Mexico State has 11 turnovers to Sam Houston’s six. Trey Hedden has six interceptions on 124 attempts, and Adam Damante has also taken snaps, including the start in a 34-13 win over Western Kentucky.
DraftKings Player Props
- Landyn Locke (SHSU) Passing Yards 230+ (+102): sits just below his 236.3 passing yards per game
- Landyn Locke (SHSU) Passing Touchdowns 2+ (+133): Locke has 11 touchdown passes in six games
- Chris Reed (SHSU) Receiving Yards 50+ (-129): the highest receiving yardage line on either side
- James Jones (NMSU) Anytime TD Scorer (-175): the only odds-on touchdown scorer on the board
- Alton McCaskill (SHSU) Anytime TD Scorer (+160): the shortest-priced Sam Houston touchdown scorer
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FAQs
What are the New Mexico State vs. Sam Houston odds this week?
New Mexico State is a 3-point favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook, with the Point Spread set at New Mexico State -3 (-105). The Total is set at 45.5, and New Mexico State is -148 on the Moneyline while Sam Houston is +124.
What are CFB betting trends?
Betting trends show how the public is wagering on a game by breaking down the percentage of total bets (tickets) and total money (handle) on each side of a market. They help identify which side recreational bettors favor versus where larger, potentially sharper money is landing.
What is the difference between bets and handle?
Bets refer to the number of individual tickets placed, while handle represents the total dollar amount wagered. A side with low bet percentage but high handle percentage suggests fewer bettors placing larger wagers, often interpreted as sharp or professional action.
How do betting trends identify sharp money?
Sharp money refers to wagers placed by professional or highly informed bettors. It is typically identified through handle-vs-bet discrepancies: when a side draws a disproportionate share of money relative to its ticket count, sharps are likely involved.