CUSA Football Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Week 5

Published 1:13 pm Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Among the options on the Week 5 CUSA college football slate, New Mexico State (+9.5) against New Mexico is our best spread bet, while our model suggests betting on the total in the New Mexico vs. New Mexico State matchup. See even more insights and stats on those and other contests to wager on or add to 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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