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The Arizona Wildcats host the New Mexico Lobos in a Week 1 non-conference college football game on Saturday, Aug. 31 at Arizona Stadium in Tucson.
Which team will win the game?
Check out these picks and predictions for the game, which is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. MST and can be seen on ESPN (stream with this free trial from FUBO).
Arizona was 10-3 last season. New Mexico went 4-8.
Arizona football is a 30.5-point favorite over New Mexico in the game, according to BetMGM Sportsbook.
The Wildcats are -10000 on the moneyline. The Lobos are +3000.
The over/under for the game is set at 54.5 points.
Arizona holds a 44-20-3 advantage in the all-time series against New Mexico, winning the most recent matchup in 2015.
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Sports Chat Place: Bet Arizona to cover against New Mexico
Shane Mickle writes: “Arizona could win this game 70-0 and it wouldn’t shock me. They are the much better team in this matchup, and they are going to have no issue. The New Mexico defense is going to have some major issues and Arizona is going to run up the score. New Mexico’s offense will have no answer, and Arizona is going to have no issue getting the job done here. Back Arizona against the spread.”
Dimers.com: Arizona 41, New Mexico 11
The site gives the Wildcats a 98% chance to win their game against the Lobos on Saturday night in Tucson, while giving New Mexico a 2% chance to beat Arizona.
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Mike Ferguson writes: “As a four-plus-score favorite, Arizona is expected to roll big in Brennan’s debut. To compliment a 10-3 record last season, the Wildcats were even better against the spread, going 11-2. New Mexico was worse against the spread (3-8-1) than it was overall (4-8) in 2023.”
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Odds Shark: Arizona 35.2, New Mexico 19.2
The site predicts that the Wildcats will win the game against the Lobos, but they are taking New Mexico with the points. It recommends taking the under for the over/under point total.
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ESPN: Wildcats have a 92.7% chance to defeat Lobos in Week 1
The site’s matchup predictor gives New Mexico a 7.3% chance to beat Arizona at Arizona Stadium in Tucson on Saturday.
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Drowning happens in seconds, Arizona safety experts warn as triple-digit temperatures arrive this week
GILBERT, AZ — As temperatures climb across Arizona, safety experts and parents say so does the risk around water.
“You brought them here for a reason, and you want them to keep safe at all times, and it’s the most precious things you have. Why, why would you not pay attention to them?” Ernesto Agüero said.
Agüero’s warning comes as families across the Valley head to pools and splash pads to beat the heat.
Experts say drowning can happen silently and within seconds.
“Drowning is silent. A lot of times it goes unnoticed, but it just takes seconds,” Jay Arthur, president of the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona, said.
The Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona says while child drowning deaths are down compared to recent years, the danger is far from over as summer begins. It comes as the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona (DPCA) hosted its annual “Tapping Into Water Safety” event. The event brought together organizations like the Salt River Project (SRP) and the Phoenix Fire Department.
“You have to watch the kids with your eyes. Eye-to-eye contact is critical. You can’t be on your phone. You can’t be talking to your friend,” Arthur said.
Advocates say one of the biggest misconceptions is thinking you’ll hear someone struggling in the water. Instead, they say prevention starts before a child even gets near the pool.
“Always appoint a water watcher when you have a group of people around water, and that would be an adult that’s responsible for watching the water and they’re not on their phone,” Tanya Hughes, SRP Community Activation Strategist, said.
Families say the reminders are especially important heading into another Arizona summer.
“You want them to be safe. You want them to know how to behave when they’re in the water,” Agüero said.
Experts say designated water watchers, pool barriers and swim lessons can make the difference. They also warn that distractions like phones or conversations can quickly become dangerous.
“Seconds matter; it is really important because a child can drown in just a matter of seconds,” Arthur said.
With more families potentially spending time in the water this weekend, advocates say now is the time to prepare.
“We’re telling you, we’re trying to stop this from happening,” Arthur said.
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