The New Mexico State Aggies (26-4, 14-1 WAC) welcome the California Baptist Lancers (16-13, 7-8 WAC) to Pan American Center as the regular season comes to a conclusion. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.
California Baptist Lancers at New Mexico State Aggies ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Aggies dismantled the Chicago State Cougars 92-58, while the Lancers won a close one over the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 82-79.
California Baptist dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 11.7 (better than their season average of 15.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.500 (below their season average of 0.534). For those same stats, UT Rio Grande Valley was 14.7 and 0.430, respectively. Meanwhile, New Mexico State played a flawless game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 38.7 (above their season average of 37.4) and a free throw rate of 0.267 (above their season average of 0.234). Chicago State was 16.7 and 0.127, respectively, for those same stats. Ivan Aurrecoechea led the way for New Mexico State, putting up 17 points. Jordan Heading played a key role for California Baptist with 26 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Milan Acquaah led the Lancers to an 82-76 victory. He scored a game-high 36 points. California Baptist was successful at getting to and converting from the charity stripe. The Lancers made 32 of their 36 free throws (88.9 percent), while the Aggies were 23-31 (74.2 percent).
It might turn into a high-scoring affair as two of the country’s premier offenses square off. New Mexico State ranks 24th with 113.9 points per 100 possessions and California Baptist is 50th (111.5).
California Baptist at New Mexico State Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – New Mexico State, ATS Winner – New Mexico State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- New Mexico State ranks 80th in assists per game (14.6) while California Baptist ranks 225th (11.4).
- The Lancers rank 47th in three pointers attempted per game (25.8) while the Aggies rank 84th in three pointers allowed per game (21.0).
- New Mexico State leads the NCAA with 1.8 blocks allowed per game while California Baptist is 16th with 2.4 blocks allowed per game.
- The Aggies rank third in rebounds allowed per game (28.8) while the Lancers rank 138th (34.7).
- New Mexico State is 10th in the country with 4.8 steals allowed per game while California Baptist is 60th with 5.7 steals allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
- The Lancers have been outscored by an average of 3.8 points in their last five games. On the season, California Baptist has defeated opponents by an average of 6.0 points.
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 78.8 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 57.4 points per game (7.3 below their season average).
