The New Mexico State Aggies (13-6, 4-0 WAC) head to Redhawk Center to go head-to-head against the Seattle Redhawks (10-9, 3-1 WAC). The Aggies look to extend their seven-game winning streak. Action gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020.
New Mexico State Aggies at Seattle Redhawks Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Redhawks defeated the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 91-74, while the Aggies beat the Utah Valley Wolverines 70-56.
New Mexico State played a nearly flawless game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.306 (above their season average of 0.186) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.4 (below their season average of 35.1). Utah Valley recorded marks of 0.173 and 17.1, respectively, for those same stats. The Redhawks, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 9.9 (better than their season average of 13.6) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.589 (above their season average of 0.451). Myles Carter put together a good outing for Seattle with 17 points and 11 rebounds. New Mexico State was lifted by Johnny McCants, who had 13 points and eight rebounds.
The Aggies dominated this series last year, securing victories in both contests. In the last game, New Mexico State won 59-53. Getting to the charity stripe was one of New Mexico State’s biggest advantages. They made 27 trips to the line, while Seattle went 16 times. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Based on historical performance heading into this one, ball protection could play a significant role in this contest. Seattle commits the 10th-fewest miscues in the country (turnover percentage of 15.5 percent), while the pesky defense of New Mexico State forces the 43rd-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 23.2 percent).
New Mexico State Aggies at Seattle Redhawks Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – New Mexico State, ATS Winner – New Mexico State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- New Mexico State ranks third in rebounds allowed per game (28.6) while Seattle ranks 162nd (35.7).
- The Aggies rank fifth in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while the Redhawks rank 63rd (3.1).
- The Aggies rank 33rd in three pointers allowed per game (18.3) while the Redhawks rank 136th (21.9).
- New Mexico State ranks 24th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while Seattle ranks 85th (11.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Redhawks have scored an average of 80.8 points per game (6.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (0.0 above their season average).
- The Aggies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 29.0, up from 10.9 for the season.
