The New Mexico State Aggies (9-3) challenge the Washington State Cougars (7-4) in the Las Vegas Classic at Orleans Arena. The game gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 23, 2018.
New Mexico State Aggies vs. Washington State Cougars Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Cougars defeated the Nicholls Colonels 89-72, while the Aggies beat the North Dakota State Bison 73-56.
New Mexico State dominated every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.6 and a turnover percentage of 9.9. North Dakota State had marks of 13.5 and 15.5, respectively, for those same stats. Washington State, on the other hand, dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a turnover percentage of 9.3 and a free throw rate of 0.157. Nicholls was 21.3 and 0.121, respectively, for those same stats. Robert Franks put together a solid outing for Washington State with 31 points and 11 rebounds. New Mexico State, meanwhile, rallied around JoJo Zamora, who contributed 16 points and five rebounds.
It might be a tough matchup for Washington State on the offensive glass. The Cougars rank 259th in offensive rebounding percentage (26.5 percent), while New Mexico State ranks 26th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.7 percent).
New Mexico State Aggies vs. Washington State Cougars Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Washington State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- New Mexico State averages 28.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 21st in the country. Washington State ranks 246th in three pointers allowed per game (29.6).
- The Aggies rank 12th in steals allowed per game (4.7) while the Cougars rank 44th (5.5).
- Washington State is 13th in the country with 2.0 blocks allowed per game while New Mexico State is 36th with 2.6 blocks allowed per game.
- The Aggies rank 28th in rebounds allowed per game (30.8) while the Cougars rank 194th (37.4).
- New Mexico State ranks fifth in assists allowed per game (8.9) while Washington State ranks 155th (14.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Cougars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.8, up from 8.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 83.4 points per game (5.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (5.5 above their season average).
