The New Mexico Lobos (5-1) will be in the Legends Classic at Barclays Center when they take on the 19th-ranked Auburn Tigers (5-0). The game will air on ESPNews at 9:30 p.m. ET on Monday, November 25, 2019.
Auburn Tigers vs. New Mexico Lobos Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Lobos barely escaped the New Mexico State Aggies 78-77, while the Tigers easily got past the Colgate Raiders 91-62.
Auburn played a flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.167 (matching their season average) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.606 (above their season average of 0.589). Colgate was 0.077 and 0.438, respectively, for those same stats. The Lobos, on the other hand, made 18 of their 24 free throws (75.0 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.577 (above their season average of 0.571). JaQuan Lyle had a good outing for New Mexico, putting up 24 points. Meanwhile, Austin Wiley played a key role for Auburn with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
The aggressive New Mexico offense seems poised to dominate from the free throw line. The Lobos rank 14th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.285, while Auburn ranks 253rd in FTA rate allowed (0.245) since the 2018-19 season.
Auburn vs. New Mexico ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – New Mexico, ATS Winner – New Mexico, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Auburn ranks 78th in assists per game (14.4) while New Mexico ranks 298th in assists allowed per game (15.7).
- The Tigers rank 14th in blocks per game (4.9) while the Lobos rank 145th (3.3).
- New Mexico averages 37.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 74th in the nation. Auburn ranks 170th in rebounds allowed per game (35.0).
- The Tigers rank 14th in steals per game (8.8) while the Lobos rank 222nd in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- New Mexico ranks 59th in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while Auburn ranks 215th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
