The New Mexico Lobos (9-11, 3-5 MWC) will be at the Save Mart Center to challenge the Fresno State Bulldogs (15-5, 6-2 MWC) in a MWC matchup. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
New Mexico Lobos at Fresno State Bulldogs ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Bulldogs beat the Wyoming Cowboys, 75-62, while the Lobos lost a tough one against the Utah State Aggies, 68-66.
Fresno State played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.0 (better than their season average of 16.6) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.585 (above their season average of 0.539). Wyoming was 24.4 and 0.543, respectively, for those same stats. New Mexico, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (12-15; 80.0 percent). New Williams played well for Fresno State with 24 points. Carlton Bragg had a good game for New Mexico, recording 18 points and six rebounds.
This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent game, the Lobos won 95-86. New Mexico was effective at getting and making free throws. The Lobos made 27 of their 31 free throws (87.1 percent), while the Bulldogs were 23-28 (82.1 percent). This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.
The prolific offense of Fresno State will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of New Mexico. The Bulldogs currently rank 91st in offensive efficiency, while the Lobos are 245th in defensive efficiency. The Bulldogs should have the edge on that end of the court.
New Mexico Lobos at Fresno State Bulldogs Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Fresno State, ATS Winner – Fresno State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Fresno State ranks 54th in assists allowed per game (11.5) while New Mexico ranks 238th (15.8).
- The Bulldogs rank 77th in steals per game (7.1) while the Lobos rank 158th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- New Mexico blocks 3.6 opponent shots per game, which ranks 86th in the NCAA. Fresno State ranks 93rd in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Lobos rank 31st in three pointers attempted per game (26.6) while the Bulldogs rank 119th in three pointers allowed per game (21.9).
- Fresno State averages 36.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 140th in the country. New Mexico ranks 222nd in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 10.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Lobos have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (4.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (0.3 above their season average).
