Offense meets defense when the New Mexico Lobos (2-0) welcome the New Mexico State Aggies (2-1) to Dreamstyle Arena. The game gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 17, 2018.
New Mexico State Aggies at New Mexico Lobos Betting Prediction
The last time the Aggies played, they were defeated by the Saint Mary’s Gaels, 73-58. Saint Mary’s made nine of their 22 three pointers (40.9 percent), while New Mexico State was just 2-18 (11.1 percent). New Mexico State’s Ivan Aurrecoechea put together a solid outing, contributing 12 points and six rebounds.
The Lobos were victorious over the Iona Gaels in their last outing, 90-83. The Lobos had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.623 vs. 0.475) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (28.1 vs. 25.6). With 18 points and 12 rebounds, Vance Jackson had a solid performance for New Mexico.
The game should be a matchup of strength against strength as the high-powered offense of New Mexico takes on the top-notch defense of New Mexico State. Since last season, the Lobos rank 47th in offensive efficiency, while the Aggies are fifth in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Aggies rank 30th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.1 percent), while the Lobos rank 287th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.1 percent).
The Aggies won both games against the Lobos last season. In the most recent matchup, New Mexico State won 65-62. New Mexico State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 23.7). New Mexico, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of making free throws (12-17; 70.6 percent).
New Mexico State Aggies vs. New Mexico Lobos ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – New Mexico, ATS Winner – New Mexico, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
New Mexico State ranks seventh in rebounds per game (41.1) while New Mexico ranks 294th (31.9).
The Aggies rank third in assists allowed per game (9.3) while the Lobos rank 181st (13.7).
New Mexico State ranks 13th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while New Mexico ranks 165th (6.3).
The Aggies rank 13th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Lobos rank 130th (3.3).
New Mexico ranks eighth in three pointers attempted per game (28.8) while New Mexico State ranks 122nd (22.9).
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