It will be a battle between MWC opponents when the Fresno State Bulldogs (15-5, 6-2 MWC) welcome the New Mexico Lobos (9-11, 3-5 MWC) to the Save Mart Center. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
New Mexico Lobos at Fresno State Bulldogs ATS Prediction
In the Lobos’ last game, they were beaten by the Utah State Aggies, 68-66. Utah State’s 0.573 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over New Mexico, who had a mark of 0.466. The Aggies’ mark was above their season average of 0.538. Carlton Bragg was New Mexico’s leading scorer with 18 points on 6-for-13 shooting.
The Bulldogs defeated the Wyoming Cowboys in their last game, 75-62. The Bulldogs forced 17 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.585 (above their season average of 0.539). New Williams was the game’s top scorer with 24 points on 9-for-12 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, the Lobos won 95-86. The Lobos made 27 of their 31 free throws (87.1 percent) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (30.8 vs. 25.8).
Fresno State appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Bulldogs rank 91st in offensive efficiency, while the Lobos rank 245th in defensive efficiency.
New Mexico vs. Fresno State ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Fresno State ranks 54th in assists allowed per game (11.5) while New Mexico ranks 238th (15.8).
The Lobos average 26.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 31st in the NCAA. The Bulldogs rank 119th in three pointers allowed per game (21.9).
Fresno State averages 36.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 140th in the nation. New Mexico ranks 222nd in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
The Bulldogs rank 77th in steals per game (7.1) while the Lobos rank 158th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
New Mexico ranks 86th in blocks per game (3.6) while Fresno State ranks 93rd in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
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The Lobos have been outscored by an average of 4.6 points in their last five games. On the season, New Mexico has defeated opponents by an average of 0.4 points.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (9.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.0 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
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