Arizona has superior talent and comes in with revenge after falling to New Mexico in 2007. Back the Wildcats as 10-point road favorites in Albuquerque against the Lobos.
Arizona is a growing monster. Maybe the oddsmakers will realize that after this game, because the Wildcats are underpriced here.
Look for Arizona to bury New Mexico. The Lobos are breaking in new offensive linemen and wide receivers. Quarterback Donovan Porterie has suffered because of it. He's playing poorly and could possibly be in danger of losing his starting spot. The Lobos scored 13 points in their first seven quarters against TCU and Texas A&M before putting up two late touchdowns when the Aggies went into a prevent defense.
New Mexico has covered only two of its past nine games. Arizona has far superior talent on both sides of the ball.
Arizona has put up 111 points in dispatching Idaho and Toldeo. The Wildcats have done it with balance, averaging better than 280 yards passing behind quarterback Willie Tuitama and 210 yards rushing. The Wildcats have 10 starters back on offense.
The Wildcats aren't going to lack for motivation either after losing as a 9½-point home favorite last season to New Mexico.
Free Pick: Arizona -10 (-110)