The New Mexico State Aggies (2-1) and their phenomenal offense travel to Arizona to take on the 19th-ranked Wildcats (3-0) and their tremendous defense. The game can be seen on Pac-12 Network at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 17, 2019.
New Mexico State Aggies at Arizona Wildcats Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Wildcats dismantled the San Jose State Spartans 87-39, while the Aggies beat the Southern University Jaguars 79-63.
New Mexico State played a flawless game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.587 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.9. For those same stats, Southern University put up marks of 0.240 and 26.9, respectively. The Wildcats, meanwhile, had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.548 vs. 0.246) and had a much better turnover percentage (9.7 vs. 20.7). Zeke Nnaji had a good game for Arizona with 26 points and 11 rebounds. Trevelin Queen, meanwhile played well for New Mexico State, recording 20 points and five rebounds.
This contest figures to be low-scoring as two of the nation’s top defenses battle. Since last season, Arizona ranks 60th in defensive efficiency (97.7) and New Mexico State is 23rd (94.7).
New Mexico State Aggies at Arizona Wildcats Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Arizona, ATS Winner – New Mexico State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- New Mexico State ranks first in blocks allowed per game (1.8) while Arizona ranks 193rd (3.7).
- The Aggies rank second in assists allowed per game (8.7) while the Wildcats rank 50th (11.3).
- New Mexico State allows the 29th-fewest steals per game (5.1) while Arizona ranks 34th (5.2).
- The Aggies rank 22nd in three pointers attempted per game (27.6) while the Wildcats rank 189th (21.6).
- New Mexico State ranks 48th in rebounds per game (38.2) while Arizona ranks 179th (35.3).
