The New Mexico Lobos (4-1) will travel to the Pan American Center to meet the New Mexico State Aggies (2-2). Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 21, 2019.
New Mexico Lobos vs. New Mexico State Aggies ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Aggies got blown out by the 19th-ranked Arizona Wildcats, 83-53, while the Lobos lost a winnable game to the UTEP Miners, 66-63.
New Mexico had a free throw rate of 0.408 (above their season average of 0.360) while New Mexico State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 26.9). Trevelin Queen had a solid performance for New Mexico State, contributing 12 points and seven rebounds. New Mexico, meanwhile, received a boost from JaQuan Lyle, who recorded 19 points and eight rebounds.
The Aggies dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the last contest, New Mexico State won 100-65. New Mexico State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.2 vs. 20.4). New Mexico, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (12.3 vs. 14.5).
The productive offense of New Mexico State will battle against the mid-tier defense of New Mexico. Since the 2018-19 season, the Aggies rank 18th in offensive efficiency, while the Lobos are 193rd in defensive efficiency. The Aggies figure to have the edge on that side of the ball. Contrasting paces will be on display in this meeting. The quick-paced Lobos rank 21st in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Aggies rank 256th.
New Mexico at New Mexico State Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – New Mexico State, ATS Winner – New Mexico State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- New Mexico State ranks second in assists allowed per game (8.8) while New Mexico ranks 284th (15.6).
- The Aggies rank first in blocks allowed per game (1.9) while the Lobos rank 122nd (3.2).
- New Mexico State averages 27.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 20th in the country. New Mexico ranks 100th in three pointers allowed per game (21.2).
- The Aggies rank first in rebounds allowed per game (28.5) while the Lobos rank 235th (36.6).
- New Mexico State ranks 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.2) while New Mexico ranks 218th (6.9).
