The New Mexico State Aggies (5-4) will battle against the Washington State Cougars (4-4) at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Action gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019, and can be seen on Pac-12 Network.
New Mexico State Aggies vs. Washington State Cougars Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Cougars defeated the Idaho Vandals 78-65, while the Aggies edged the UTEP Miners 59-56.
The Aggies held the Miners to an offensive rebounding percentage of 10.7 (below their season average of 28.1). The Miners also had a turnover percentage of 22.2 (above their season average of 18.6). The Cougars, meanwhile, knocked down 16 of their 21 free throws (76.2 percent) and held the Vandals to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.2 (below their season average of 25.9). Washington State rallied around Tony Miller, who contributed 18 points and five rebounds. Johnny McCants, meanwhile had a solid performance for New Mexico State, finishing with 13 points and six rebounds.
The Aggies dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent matchup, New Mexico State won 75-72. New Mexico State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.5 vs. 26.9). Washington State, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of making free throws (14-16; 87.5 percent).
It could be a tough game for Washington State on the offensive glass. The Cougars rank 269th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.7 percent), while New Mexico State ranks third in defensive rebounding percentage (78.6 percent) since the 2018-19 season. Furthermore, the Aggies’ 27th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 112.7) will attempt to exploit the Cougars’ 318th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 107.7).
New Mexico State Aggies vs. Washington State Cougars Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Washington State, ATS Winner – Washington State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- New Mexico State ranks fifth in rebounds allowed per game (28.5) while Washington State ranks 244th (36.7).
- The Aggies rank 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Cougars rank 173rd (6.6).
- Washington State ranks 205th in blocks per game (2.6) while New Mexico State ranks 235th (2.3).
- The Aggies rank 20th in three pointers attempted per game (27.5) while the Cougars rank 253rd in three pointers allowed per game (24.2).
- New Mexico State ranks fourth in assists allowed per game (8.8) while Washington State ranks 231st (14.1).