The New Mexico Lobos (1-1) and the UCLA Bruins (0-2) meet Friday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Kickoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NCAA football odds around the New Mexico vs. UCLA odds and make our expert college football picks and predictions for the best bets.
This is just the second all-time meeting between these institutions on the gridiron. UCLA won 27-13 in the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 25, 2002, in the only previous meeting.
After New Mexico suffered a 34-17 loss at the Michigan Wolverines on Aug. 30, covering as a 34.5-point underdog as the Over (49) cashed, the Lobos topped the Idaho State Bengals of the FCS 32-22 last Saturday. UNM failed to cover as a 17.5-point favorite as the Under (60.5) cashed.
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