The Saint Mary’s Gaels (2-0) visit New Mexico State to take on the Aggies (2-0) in a matchup that pits outstanding offense against stifling defense. The game is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
Saint Mary’s Gaels at New Mexico State Aggies ATS Prediction
The Gaels come in on a high note after blowing out the Utah Valley Wolverines in their last contest, 92-63. The Gaels had a much better free throw rate (0.321 vs. 0.111) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.5 vs. 15.2). Saint Mary’s was led by Jordan Ford, who was the top scorer from either team with 35 points on 11-for-17 shooting.
In the Aggies’ last game, they had no trouble getting past the UTEP Miners, 96-69. The Aggies had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 vs. 9.4) and had a much better turnover percentage (7.9 vs. 16.4). Clayton Henry led New Mexico State in scoring with 14 points on 5-for-9 shooting from the field.
The Gaels won the sole game against the Aggies last season, 92-74. The Gaels had a much better turnover percentage (5.3 vs. 11.5) and had a much better free throw rate (0.317 vs. 0.179).
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Aggies rank 26th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.3 percent), while Saint Mary’s ranks ninth in defensive rebounding percentage (77.4 percent) dating back to the 2017-18 season. Also, the second-ranked offense of the Gaels (offensive efficiency of 122.0) will battle against the third-ranked defense of the Aggies (defensive efficiency of 92.0).
Saint Mary’s at New Mexico State Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – New Mexico State, ATS Winner – New Mexico State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
New Mexico State ranks fifth in rebounds per game (41.4) while Saint Mary’s ranks 240th (33.8).
The Aggies rank 121st in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while the Gaels rank 263rd (19.4).
New Mexico State ranks 18th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Saint Mary’s ranks 79th (2.9).
The Aggies rank 210th in steals per game (5.5) while the Gaels rank 269th (4.7).
New Mexico State is third in the NCAA with 9.3 assists allowed per game while Saint Mary’s is 57th with 11.7 assists allowed per game.
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