Prop Bets: Missouri State Bears VS New Mexico State Aggies 2025-10-22

"Aggie Aftershock: New Mexico State to Shock Missouri State in a Statistical Earthquake"

The New Mexico State Aggies (3-3) are 1.5-point underdogs against Missouri State (3-3), but the SportsLine model thinks they’re a 68% favorite to win—like a 105-underdog with the confidence of a man who just discovered free espresso. The Aggies, 3-0 at home this season, have the Bears’ pass defense ranked 110th in FBS (a stat so low it’s practically a typo). Senior QB Logan Fife (252.3 YPG) will test that leaky secondary, while senior WR Donovan Faupel (26 catches, 363 yards) chases another 100-yard game.

Why the Aggies?
- Missouri State’s RB Shomari Lawrence has averaged 5.7 YPC but faces a defense that’s allowed 252+ passing yards in four straight games.
- The total is set at 50.5, but SportsLine projects 54 points—a 70% “Over” play. With Fife’s arm and Missouri State’s porous D, this could be the most entertaining “low-scoring” game of the century.

Player Props to Watch:
- Logan Fife Over 220.5 Passing Yards (-110): He’s hit this in five straight games, including 242 yards vs. Liberty.
- Donovan Faupel Over 6.5 Receiving Yards (-120): With four Aggies eclipsing 200 receiving yards this season, the Bears’ secondary might as well be a open mic night.
- Shomari Lawrence Under 60 Rushing Yards (-130): The Aggies have held opponents to under 4 yards per carry in three of their last four games.

The Verdict:
While the line is a pick’em (-1.5 for Missouri State), the model’s 68% trust in New Mexico State suggests the Aggies will win by “enough points to make the spread irrelevant, but not enough to ruin the drama.” Bet the Over 50.5—because if Fife and company don’t light it up, the Bears’ defense will self-combust.

Final Score Prediction: New Mexico State 28, Missouri State 23
“The Aggies’ home field advantage is so strong, even the grass wears a helmet.” 🏈

Created: Oct. 22, 2025, 6:55 p.m. GMT