The New Mexico Lobos (8-7, 2-1 MWC) will be at Moby Arena to clash against the Colorado State Rams (6-10, 1-2 MWC) in a MWC matchup. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
New Mexico Lobos at Colorado State Rams ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Rams easily got past the Air Force Falcons, 87-64, while the Lobos fell to the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels, 80-69.
Colorado State dominated every stat category in the contest. They had a great turnover percentage of 9.5 (better than their season average of 14.8) and a free throw rate of 0.145 (matching their season average). Air Force put up marks of 22.4 and 0.115, respectively, for those same stats. New Mexico, on the other hand, did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (19-22; 86.4 percent). Nico Carvacho played well for Colorado State, contributing 27 points and nine rebounds. New Mexico rallied around Corey Manigault, who finished with 13 points and five rebounds.
The Lobos dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last contest, New Mexico won 108-87. The Lobos’ 38.5 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Rams, who had a mark of 28.9. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The Lobos’ Vance Jackson has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 14 points,7.2 rebounds,3.2 assists per game. Meanwhile, Carvacho has averaged 21 points,16.2 rebounds during that same time frame for the Rams.
Colorado State should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Rams rank 92nd in offensive efficiency, while the Lobos rank 247th in defensive efficiency. It will also be a showdown of opposite styles as the fast-paced Lobos rank 55th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Rams rank 257th.
New Mexico at Colorado State Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – New Mexico, ATS Winner – New Mexico, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- New Mexico ranks 42nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.8) while Colorado State ranks 226th (26.0).
- The Rams rank eighth in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while the Lobos rank 69th (3.1).
- New Mexico averages 36.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 103rd in the country. Colorado State ranks 154th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
- The Rams rank 42nd in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Lobos rank 149th (7.4).
- New Mexico averages 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 98th in the country. Colorado State ranks 177th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Rams’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.6, up from 1.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Lobos have scored an average of 77.4 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.6 points per game (12.6 below their season average).
