Colorado State Rams at New Mexico Lobos Betting Prediction 03/02/19

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The Colorado State Rams (12-16, 7-8 MWC) will be at Dreamstyle Arena to go head-to-head against the New Mexico Lobos (11-16, 5-10 MWC) in a MWC matchup. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.

Colorado State Rams vs. New Mexico Lobos ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Lobos lost to the San Jose State Spartans, 89-82, while the Rams defeated the Boise State Broncos, 76-62.

The Rams had a better free throw rate (0.109 vs. 0.044) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.636 (above their season average of 0.550). New Mexico, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 48.1 (above their season average of 28.0). New Mexico’s Carlton Bragg led the way, contributing 17 points and 16 rebounds. Meanwhile, Colorado State was lifted by Nico Carvacho, who had 19 points, 14 rebounds and five assists.

In their first matchup this season, Carvacho led the Rams to a 91-76 victory. He produced 16 points and eight rebounds. The Rams’ 11.7 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Lobos, who had a mark of 21.2.

It will be a battle of contrasting tempos as the fast-breaking Lobos (ranked 33rd in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the more methodical Rams (213th in possessions per game).

Colorado State vs. New Mexico Odds Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • New Mexico averages 26.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 30th in the NCAA. Colorado State ranks 247th in three pointers allowed per game (25.4).
  • The Rams rank 11th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Lobos rank 110th (3.4).
  • Colorado State ranks 145th in steals per game (6.1) while New Mexico ranks 193rd in steals allowed per game (7.3).
  • The Rams rank 57th in assists per game (15.0) while the Lobos rank 240th in assists allowed per game (15.6).
  • Colorado State ranks 92nd in rebounds allowed per game (33.7) while New Mexico ranks 260th (38.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Lobos have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (3.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
  • The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.2, up from 0.6 for the season.