It figures to be a high-scoring affair as the New Mexico State Aggies (9-6) visit California Baptist to play the Lancers (10-4, 1-0 WAC). Action gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
New Mexico State Aggies vs. California Baptist Lancers ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Lancers defeated the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 76-67, while the Aggies easily got past the Northern New Mexico Eagles 104-30.
New Mexico State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a solid turnover percentage of 8.9 (better than their season average of 19.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.729 (above their season average of 0.499). Northern New Mexico recorded marks of 29.6 and 0.270, respectively, for those same stats. The Lancers, meanwhile, knocked down 25 of their 29 free throws (86.2 percent) and held the Vaqueros to an effective field goal percentage of 0.384 (below their season average of 0.476). California Baptist’s Brandon Boyd led the way, finishing with 25 points and five rebounds. New Mexico State rallied around Trevelin Queen, who finished with 17 points, eight assists and seven steals.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent game, the Aggies won 75-63. New Mexico State’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over California Baptist. The Aggies had a rate of 0.558 while the Lancers posted a mark of 0.394. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
It might turn into a shootout as a pair of the country’s premier offenses go head-to-head. California Baptist ranks 30th with 112.2 points per 100 possessions and New Mexico State is 33rd (104.2).
New Mexico State vs. California Baptist Betting Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – California Baptist, ATS Winner – California Baptist, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- New Mexico State ranks ninth in assists allowed per game (9.1) while California Baptist ranks 151st (13.3).
- The Aggies rank seventh in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Lancers rank 64th (3.0).
- New Mexico State ranks 24th in three pointers attempted per game (26.5) while California Baptist ranks 70th in three pointers allowed per game (20.1).
- The Aggies rank fifth in rebounds allowed per game (28.9) while the Lancers rank 129th (35.1).
- New Mexico State ranks 42nd in steals allowed per game (7.1) while California Baptist ranks 112th (6.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (3.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 51.6 points per game (8.1 below their season average).
- The Lancers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 19.8, up from 11.5 for the season.
