The fourth-ranked San Diego State Aztecs (21-0, 10-0 MWC) try to remain unbeaten when they meet the New Mexico Lobos (16-6, 5-4 MWC) at Dreamstyle Arena. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
San Diego State Aztecs at New Mexico Lobos ATS Odds
In their last game, the Lobos got blown out by the Nevada Wolf Pack, 96-74, while the Aztecs were victorious over the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels, 71-67.
The Aztecs knocked down 18 of their 21 free throws (85.7 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 8.5 (better than their season average of 14.5). New Mexico, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.197 vs. 0.127). Zane Martin had a good game for New Mexico, finishing with 23 points. Meanwhile, San Diego State rallied around Malachi Flynn, who finished with 21 points.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Lobos won the last game 83-70. New Mexico did a great job of getting and making free throws (20-25; 80.0 percent). San Diego State, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.5 vs. 29.6). This will be the first game of the year between these two teams.
It will be a matchup of contrasting paces as the fast-paced Lobos (ranked 31st in the country in possessions per game) will look to push the slower-paced Aztecs (321st in possessions per game). Furthermore, the 15th-ranked offense of the Aztecs (offensive efficiency of 112.6) will attempt to take advantage of the 273rd-ranked defense of the Lobos (defensive efficiency of 103.0).
San Diego State vs. New Mexico ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – San Diego State, ATS Winner – San Diego State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- San Diego State ranks 27th in assists allowed per game (10.2) while New Mexico ranks 241st (16.6).
- The Aztecs rank 30th in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while the Lobos rank 136th (35.1).
- San Diego State ranks eighth in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while New Mexico ranks 27th (2.5).
- The Aztecs rank 26th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Lobos rank 161st (7.2).
- San Diego State ranks 139th in three pointers allowed per game (21.7) while New Mexico ranks 271st (27.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Aztecs have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (2.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.4 points per game (2.2 above their season average).
- The Lobos have been outscored by an average of 8.6 points in their last five games. For the season, New Mexico has defeated opponents by an average of 4.5 points.
