The San Diego State Aztecs (13-8, 5-3 MWC) will be at Dreamstyle Arena to meet the New Mexico Lobos (9-12, 3-6 MWC) in a MWC matchup. Action begins at 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.
San Diego State Aztecs at New Mexico Lobos Betting Odds
In their last game, the Lobos fell to the Fresno State Bulldogs, 82-70, while the Aztecs defeated the San Jose State Spartans, 67-56.
The Aztecs had a turnover percentage of 11.2 (better than their season average of 16.4) and held the Spartans to an effective field goal percentage of 0.417 (below their season average of 0.469). New Mexico, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 11.1 (better than their season average of 17.5). Carlton Bragg had a solid performance for New Mexico, finishing with seven points and 15 rebounds. Meanwhile, Devin Watson played a pivotal role for San Diego State with 27 points and six assists.
In their first matchup this year, McDaniels led the Aztecs to a 97-77 win. He notched a double-double with 24 points and 11 rebounds. San Diego State won the rebounding battle. The Aztecs had 14 offensive rebounds and 38 total rebounds, while the Lobos had eight and 25, respectively.
It will be a showdown of conflicting paces as the fast-breaking Lobos will look to push the more half-court-oriented Aztecs. The Lobos rank 43rd in possessions per game while the Aztecs are 244th.
San Diego State at New Mexico Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – San Diego State, ATS Winner – San Diego State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- New Mexico ranks 31st in three pointers attempted per game (27.1) while San Diego State ranks 231st in three pointers allowed per game (24.9).
- The Aztecs rank 12th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Lobos rank 77th (3.0).
- San Diego State averages 6.0 steals per game, which ranks 138th in the country. New Mexico ranks 151st in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- The Aztecs rank 39th in assists per game (15.7) while the Lobos rank 231st in assists allowed per game (15.6).
- San Diego State ranks 73rd in rebounds allowed per game (33.2) while New Mexico ranks 236th (37.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Lobos’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.0, up from 0.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Aztecs have scored an average of 77.2 points per game (1.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (3.5 below their season average).
