The Northern Colorado Bears (6-2) head to New Mexico State to take on the Aggies (7-2) in a matchup that pits phenomenal offense against stifling defense. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, December 17, 2018.
Northern Colorado Bears at New Mexico State Aggies Free Prediction
The Bears will be looking for a similar result after blowing out the Colorado College Tigers in their last game, 126-56. The Bears had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 8.8) and had a much better free throw rate (0.338 vs. 0.100). Northern Colorado was lifted by Trent Harris, who was the top scorer from either team with 33 points on 11-for-15 shooting.
The last time the Aggies played, they were victorious over 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). JoJo Zamora was New Mexico State’s leading scorer with 16 points on 7-for-14 shooting from the field.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. Since last season, the Aggies rank 47th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.6 percent), while Northern Colorado ranks 20th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.1 percent). Also, the 55th-ranked offense of the Bears (offensive efficiency of 112.5) will battle against the 39th-ranked defense of the Aggies (defensive efficiency of 93.3).
Northern Colorado Bears vs. New Mexico State Aggies Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Northern Colorado ranks first in three pointers allowed per game (15.2) while New Mexico State ranks 92nd (21.3).
The Aggies rank 23rd in rebounds per game (40.9) while the Bears rank 104th in rebounds allowed per game (34.3).
New Mexico State ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Northern Colorado ranks 55th (2.8).
The Aggies allow the 18th-fewest steals per game (4.9) while the Bears rank 48th (5.5).
New Mexico State is 10th in the NCAA with 9.4 assists allowed per game while Northern Colorado is 28th with 10.4 assists allowed per game.
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