UC Davis Aggies at New Mexico Lobos Free Prediction 12/29/19

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The New Mexico Lobos (12-2) and the UC Davis Aggies (5-9) battle at Dreamstyle Arena. The Lobos will try to extend their seven-game winning streak. Action starts at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019.

UC Davis Aggies vs. New Mexico Lobos Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Lobos dismantled the Houston Baptist Huskies, 107-88, while the Aggies fell to the San Francisco Dons, 93-84.

New Mexico played a flawless contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.297 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 11.5 (better than their season average of 19.0). For those same stats, Houston Baptist recorded marks of 0.167 and 16.0, respectively. UC Davis, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (22-24; 91.7 percent). Makuach Maluach played a pivotal role for New Mexico with 19 points and six rebounds. Joe Mooney, meanwhile played well for UC Davis, recording 22 points.

The high-octane offense of New Mexico (46th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 110.9) will clash against the bottom-tier defense of UC Davis (293rd in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 104.8). The Lobos figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.

UC Davis Aggies at New Mexico Lobos Odds Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – New Mexico, ATS Winner – New Mexico, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • New Mexico ranks 25th in assists per game (16.4) while UC Davis ranks 198th in assists allowed per game (15.5).
  • The Lobos rank 36th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Aggies rank 64th (2.9).
  • New Mexico averages 7.9 steals per game, which ranks 59th in the nation. UC Davis ranks 70th in steals allowed per game (6.1).
  • The Lobos rank 89th in rebounds per game (37.5) while the Aggies rank 246th (30.0).
  • UC Davis ranks 108th in three pointers allowed per game (21.4) while New Mexico ranks 236th (26.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Aggies have outscored opponents by an average of 3.4 points in their last five games. On the season, UC Davis has lost by an average of 1.3 points.
  • During their last five games, the Lobos have scored an average of 85.2 points per game (4.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (1.2 above their season average).