The New Mexico State Aggies (21-4, 10-1 WAC) and the Seattle Redhawks (13-11, 1-8 WAC) battle at Pan American Center. The Aggies will try to continue their 10-game winning streak. Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
Seattle Redhawks at New Mexico State Aggies Betting Odds
In their last game, the Aggies defeated the Utah Valley Wolverines, 84-77, while the Redhawks fell to the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, 59-44.
New Mexico State dominated every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 11.2 (better than their season average of 14.6) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.8 (below their season average of 38.0). For those same stats, Utah Valley put up marks of 14.4 and 14.7, respectively. Seattle, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.308 (above their season average of 0.259). New Mexico State’s Eli Chuha led the way, contributing 21 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Terrell Brown was a key piece for Seattle with nine points, 11 rebounds and seven assists.
In their first matchup this season, Chuha led the Aggies to an 87-60 win. He recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. One of New Mexico State’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 26 trips to the line, while Seattle went just 14 times.
There’s a decent chance that Seattle struggles to create turnovers. New Mexico State ranks 80th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.3 percent), while Seattle forces the 45th-fewest turnovers (16.7 percent).
Seattle vs. New Mexico State ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – New Mexico State, ATS Winner – New Mexico State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- New Mexico State ranks 25th in three pointers attempted per game (27.1) while Seattle ranks 263rd (18.9).
- The Aggies are fifth in the country with 29.4 rebounds allowed per game while the Redhawks are 57th with 32.6 rebounds allowed per game.
- New Mexico State ranks second in assists allowed per game (9.1) while Seattle ranks fifth (9.5).
- The Aggies rank seventh in steals allowed per game (4.5) while the Redhawks rank 102nd (6.2).
- New Mexico State ranks sixth in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while Seattle ranks 61st (2.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Redhawks have scored an average of 47.4 points per game (24.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 48.8 points per game (18.0 below their season average).
- The Aggies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.2, up from 11.2 for the season.
