The UAPB Golden Lions (1-8) head to Pan American Center to go head-to-head with the New Mexico State Aggies (6-6). The Golden Lions will attempt to snap an eight-game road losing streak. Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
UAPB Golden Lions vs. New Mexico State Aggies ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Aggies lost to the New Mexico Lobos, 69-62, while the Golden Lions lost big to the Oregon State Beavers, 80-46.
UAPB forced Oregon State into a turnover percentage of 26.3 (above their season average of 13.7) while New Mexico State held New Mexico to an effective field goal percentage of 0.460 (below their season average of 0.535). Trevelin Queen had a good game for New Mexico State, putting up 19 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. Dequan Morris, meanwhile fueled UAPB with 11 points and five steals.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams clash. New Mexico State ranks 286th in possessions per game (67.8) and UAPB is 288th (67.2) dating back to last season. Additionally, the Golden Lions rank 285th in offensive rebounding percentage (28.4 percent), while the Aggies rank 25th in defensive rebounding percentage (78.5 percent).
UAPB vs. New Mexico State Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – New Mexico State, ATS Winner – New Mexico State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- New Mexico State ranks 54th in three pointers attempted per game (27.4) while UAPB ranks 280th (17.0).
- The Golden Lions average 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 45th in the nation. The Aggies rank 150th in steals allowed per game (5.5).
- New Mexico State ranks 22nd in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while UAPB ranks 53rd (3.2).
- The Aggies rank 21st in assists allowed per game (9.0) while the Golden Lions rank 231st (14.1).
- New Mexico State ranks 150th in rebounds per game (37.6) while UAPB ranks 258th (32.5).
