New Mexico State Aggies at Denver Pioneers ATS Prediction 12/10/19

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The New Mexico State Aggies (5-5) will travel to Magness Arena to meet the Denver Pioneers (4-6). The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 10, 2019.

New Mexico State Aggies at Denver Pioneers ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Pioneers got blown out by the UCLA Bruins, 81-62, while the Aggies lost to the Washington State Cougars, 63-54.

New Mexico State held Washington State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.6 (below their season average of 28.2) while Denver had an effective field goal percentage of 0.521 (above their season average of 0.463). Denver was led by Ade Murkey, who recorded 18 points. Trevelin Queen led the way for New Mexico State, finishing with 14 points and seven rebounds.

It might be a tough game for Denver on the offensive glass. The Pioneers are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 343rd in offensive rebounding percentage at 19.1 percent. Meanwhile, New Mexico State ranks 18th in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 77.3 percent.

New Mexico State Aggies at Denver Pioneers Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Denver, ATS Winner – Denver, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • New Mexico State ranks 47th in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while Denver ranks 285th (14.9).
  • The Aggies rank 28th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Pioneers rank 52nd (2.8).
  • New Mexico State averages 5.6 steals per game, which ranks 176th in the country. Denver ranks 183rd in steals allowed per game (7.5).
  • The Aggies rank ninth in assists allowed per game (9.0) while the Pioneers rank 195th (14.2).
  • New Mexico State ranks 10th in rebounds allowed per game (29.0) while Denver ranks 193rd (36.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Pioneers have scored an average of 61.8 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (1.3 below their season average).
  • The Aggies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.6, up from 3.4 for the season.