A seven-game home winning streak is on the line for the Seattle Redhawks (12-6, 0-3 WAC) when they welcome the New Mexico State Aggies (13-4, 2-1 WAC) to Redhawk Center. The game is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
New Mexico State Aggies at Seattle Redhawks Betting Odds
In their last game, the Redhawks fell to the Utah Valley Wolverines, 88-78, while the Aggies were victorious over the Bakersfield Roadrunners, 73-62.
The Aggies knocked down 23 of their 31 free throws (74.2 percent) and held the Roadrunners to an effective field goal percentage of 0.390 (below their season average of 0.500). Seattle, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 44.7 (above their season average of 28.7). Seattle was led by Myles Carter, who had 16 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Terrell Brown had a solid performance for New Mexico State, putting up 19 points and eight rebounds.
The Aggies edged out the Redhawks in this series last year, emerging victorious in two out of three contests. In the last game, New Mexico State won 84-79. One of New Mexico State’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 37 free throw attempts, while Seattle had 22. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Contrasting tempos will be on display in this matchup. Seattle prefers an up-tempo style of play (83rd in possessions per game), while New Mexico State is methodical (254th in possessions per game). Furthermore, the Aggies rank 46th in turnover percentage (16.6 percent), while the Redhawks rank 271st in opponents’ turnover percentage (17.7 percent).
New Mexico State Aggies vs. Seattle Redhawks ATS Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Seattle, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- New Mexico State ranks 24th in three pointers attempted per game (27.8) while Seattle ranks 227th (19.7).
- The Aggies are sixth in the NCAA with 4.5 steals allowed per game while the Redhawks are 48th with 5.5 steals allowed per game.
- New Mexico State allows the third-fewest assists per game (8.8) while Seattle ranks fifth (9.4).
- The Aggies rank 21st in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Redhawks rank 77th (3.2).
- New Mexico State ranks 16th in rebounds allowed per game (30.7) while Seattle ranks 72nd (33.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 77.8 points per game (0.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (4.2 above their season average).
- The Redhawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 9.2 for the season.
