CUSA Football Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Week 5
Published 1:13 pm Wednesday, September 25, 2024
With seven games on the CUSA Week 5 college football slate, there are plenty of options to consider before placing any bets. Our model thinks New Mexico State (+9.5) against New Mexico is the best bet on the spread, while the New Mexico vs. New Mexico State matchup is the best over/under to bet on. Get even more stats and insights on those and other games to wager on or include in a parlay in the article below.
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Best Week 5 CUSA Spread Bets
Pick: New Mexico State +9.5 vs. New Mexico
- Matchup: New Mexico Lobos at New Mexico State Aggies
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: New Mexico State by 7.1 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Pick: Middle Tennessee +25.5 vs. Memphis
- Matchup: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Memphis Tigers
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Memphis by 12.9 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Pick: Florida International +2.5 vs. Louisiana Tech
- Matchup: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Florida International Panthers
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Florida International by 8.1 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 6:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Pick: Western Kentucky +12.5 vs. Boston College
- Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Boston College Eagles
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Boston College by 5.8 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ACC Network
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Pick: Sam Houston +8.5 vs. Texas State
- Matchup: Texas State Bobcats vs. Sam Houston Bearkats
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Texas State by 4.7 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Best Week 5 CUSA Total Bets
Over 54.5 – New Mexico vs. New Mexico State
- Matchup: New Mexico Lobos at New Mexico State Aggies
- Projected Total: 61.2 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Under 62.5 – Liberty vs. Appalachian State
- Matchup: Liberty Flames at Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Projected Total: 56.5 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Under 56.5 – Texas State vs. Sam Houston
- Matchup: Texas State Bobcats vs. Sam Houston Bearkats
- Projected Total: 53.6 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Under 54.5 – Western Kentucky vs. Boston College
- Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Boston College Eagles
- Projected Total: 51.8 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ACC Network
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Under 51.5 – Louisiana Tech vs. Florida International
- Matchup: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Florida International Panthers
- Projected Total: 50.6 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 6:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Week 5 CUSA Standings
| Team | 2023 Record | 2023 PF/G vs PA/G | 2023 YDS/G vs OPP YDS/G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 4-0 (2-0 CUSA) | 33.5 / 20.5 | 458.8 / 315.3 |
| Sam Houston | 3-1 (1-0 CUSA) | 27.5 / 20.8 | 374.3 / 322.0 |
| Western Kentucky | 3-1 (1-0 CUSA) | 26.5 / 26.3 | 389.0 / 426.3 |
| Louisiana Tech | 1-2 (0-0 CUSA) | 21.7 / 23.3 | 331.3 / 298.0 |
| Florida International | 1-3 (0-0 CUSA) | 30.3 / 32.5 | 333.5 / 435.8 |
| New Mexico State | 1-3 (0-2 CUSA) | 14.5 / 31.3 | 211.3 / 433.0 |
| Middle Tennessee | 1-3 (0-1 CUSA) | 18.3 / 42.8 | 354.0 / 491.8 |
| Jacksonville State | 1-3 (0-0 CUSA) | 29.8 / 37.0 | 394.8 / 463.8 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-3 (0-0 CUSA) | 12.0 / 31.0 | 216.3 / 429.0 |
| UTEP | 0-4 (0-1 CUSA) | 14.5 / 30.5 | 321.8 / 415.3 |
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