The Drake Bulldogs (8-2) go head-to-head against the New Mexico State Aggies (9-2) in the Las Vegas Classic at Orleans Arena. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
New Mexico State Aggies vs. Drake Bulldogs Free Prediction
In the Aggies’ last outing, they beat the North Dakota State Bison, 73-56. The Aggies had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.6 vs. 13.5) and had a much better turnover percentage (9.9 vs. 15.5). With 16 points on 7-for-14 shooting, JoJo Zamora was New Mexico State’s leading scorer.
The Bulldogs dismantled the Buena Vista Beavers in their last contest, 98-52. The Bulldogs had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.629 vs. 0.286) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.2 vs. 25.5). Nick Norton was the game’s top scorer with 17 points on 7-for-8 shooting from the field.
It could be a tough matchup for Drake on the offensive glass. The Bulldogs currently rank 289th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.4 percent), while New Mexico State ranks 25th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.6 percent). Also, the Aggies rank 57th in turnover percentage (16.8 percent), while the Bulldogs rank 271st in opponents’ turnover percentage (17.6 percent).
New Mexico State Aggies vs. Drake Bulldogs Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
New Mexico State averages 27.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 31st in the NCAA. Drake ranks 189th in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
The Aggies rank 11th in steals allowed per game (4.5) while the Bulldogs rank 167th (8.4).
Drake ranks 39th in blocks per game (4.5) while New Mexico State ranks 156th (2.2).
The Aggies rank 22nd in rebounds allowed per game (30.8) while the Bulldogs rank 114th (34.6).
Drake ranks 21st in assists per game (17.5) while New Mexico State ranks 103rd (14.3).
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The Aggies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.0, down from 13.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 78.6 points per game (matching their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (0.8 above their season average).
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