The New Mexico Lobos (17-8, 6-6 MWC) and their outstanding offense visit San Diego State to take on the fourth-ranked Aztecs (24-0, 13-0 MWC) and their tremendous defense. The game will air on ESPN2 at 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.
New Mexico Lobos vs. San Diego State Aztecs ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Aztecs were victorious over the Air Force Falcons 89-74, while the Lobos dismantled the Wyoming Cowboys 97-68.
New Mexico played a nearly perfect game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 36.1 (above their season average of 28.2) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.597 (above their season average of 0.540). Wyoming had marks of 10.8 and 0.464, respectively, for those same stats. The Aztecs, meanwhile, had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.327 (above their season average of 0.218) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.692 (above their season average of 0.546). Malachi Flynn had a solid performance for San Diego State with 17 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. New Mexico, meanwhile, was led by Corey Manigault, who finished with 28 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Jordan Schakel led the Aztecs to an 85-57 win. He put up 11 points and nine rebounds. San Diego State launched 33 three pointers, making 15 of them (45.5 percent). New Mexico was, on the other hand, just 4-23 (17.4 percent).
San Diego State could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their productive offense squares off against one of the worst defenses in the nation. The Aztecs rank third in offensive efficiency, while New Mexico ranks 283rd in defensive efficiency. It will also be a battle of opposite tempos as the fast-breaking Lobos rank 36th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Aztecs rank 323rd.
New Mexico Lobos vs. San Diego State Aztecs Betting Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – San Diego State, ATS Winner – San Diego State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- San Diego State ranks 29th in assists per game (15.4) while New Mexico ranks 266th in assists allowed per game (16.8).
- The Aztecs rank 34th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while the Lobos rank 142nd (34.9).
- San Diego State ranks fourth in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while New Mexico ranks 38th (2.6).
- The Aztecs rank 117th in three pointers attempted per game (22.8) while the Lobos rank 268th in three pointers allowed per game (27.0).
- San Diego State ranks 34th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while New Mexico ranks 158th (7.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Lobos have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.0 points per game (2.2 above their season average).
- The Aztecs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.2, down from 17.5 for the season.
