The New Mexico State Aggies (6-5) will travel to Dreamstyle Arena to go head-to-head with the New Mexico Lobos (9-2). Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
New Mexico State Aggies at New Mexico Lobos Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Lobos defeated the Wyoming Cowboys 79-65, while the Aggies beat the Denver Pioneers 72-67.
The Aggies held the Pioneers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.1 (below the 22.7 mark opponents have averaged against New Mexico State this season) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.571 (above their season average of 0.488). The Lobos, on the other hand, made 16 of their 20 free throws (80.0 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.4 (above their season average of 28.8). New Mexico was led by Carlton Bragg Jr., who recorded 15 points and 15 rebounds. Trevelin Queen had a solid performance for New Mexico State, finishing with 15 points, seven assists and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, JaQuan Lyle led the Lobos to a 78-77 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 24 points. New Mexico’s 0.346 free throw rate was their largest strength over New Mexico State, who had a mark of 0.219.
It will be a battle of opposite styles as the up-and-down Lobos will look to push the more grind-it-out Aggies. The Lobos rank 50th in possessions per game while the Aggies are 288th.
New Mexico State Aggies at New Mexico Lobos Betting Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – New Mexico State, ATS Winner – New Mexico State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- New Mexico State ranks 13th in three pointers allowed per game (17.5) while New Mexico ranks 263rd (28.4).
- The Lobos rank 65th in steals per game (7.5) while the Aggies rank 123rd in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- New Mexico State is 23rd in the country with 2.4 blocks allowed per game while New Mexico is 31st with 2.5 blocks allowed per game.
- The Aggies rank 12th in assists allowed per game (9.3) while the Lobos rank 229th (15.7).
- New Mexico State ranks seventh in rebounds allowed per game (28.8) while New Mexico ranks 76th (33.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Lobos have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (8.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (3.1 below their season average).
- The Aggies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.0, down from 3.5 for the season.