The CSUN Matadors and New Mexico Lobos begin the new season at Matadome. The game is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
The Over/Under (O/U) for the game opened at 156 points with New Mexico set as a 13.5-point favorite.
New Mexico Lobos vs. CSUN Matadors Free Prediction
Last season, New Mexico failed to reach the tournament following a 19-15 regular season campaign. CSUN also did not make the tournament following a 6-24 regular season campaign.
The Lobos were 19-15 straight up (SU) last season, but were just 11-17 against the spread (ATS). Games involving New Mexico have a tendency to finish under the O/U total (60.7 percent).
Meanwhile, the Matadors were 6-24 SU and 9-18 ATS last season. Contrary to New Mexico, CSUN games had a tendency to go over the O/U total (55.6 percent).
It could be a sloppy game for the CSUN offense. Last season, CSUN ranked 153rd in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.2 percent), while the disruptive defense of New Mexico forced the 14th-most turnovers in the nation (22.6 percent). Furthermore, the 43rd-ranked offense of the Lobos (offensive efficiency of 112.6) will attempt to exploit the 317th-ranked defense of the Matadors (defensive efficiency of 111.1).
New Mexico Lobos vs. CSUN Matadors Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – New Mexico, ATS Winner – New Mexico, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
New Mexico ranks ninth in three pointers attempted per game (28.8) while CSUN ranks 297th (17.1).
The Lobos rank 37th in assists per game (15.9) while the Matadors rank 246th (12.2).
New Mexico ranks 42nd in steals per game (7.4) while CSUN ranks 241st (5.0).
The Lobos average 31.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 304th in the NCAA. The Matadors rank 247th in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
New Mexico ranks 194th in blocks per game (2.8) while CSUN ranks 226th (2.5).
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