New Mexico vs. San Diego State Predictions, College Basketball BetMGM Promo Codes, & Picks

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New Mexico vs. San Diego State Predictions, College Basketball BetMGM Promo Codes, & Picks

Saturday's contest at The Pit has the New Mexico Lobos (13-3, 1-2 MWC) taking on the No. 19 San Diego State Aztecs (14-2, 3-0 MWC) at 2:00 PM ET (on January 13). Our computer prediction projects a narrow 75-73 win for New Mexico, so expect a tight matchup.

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New Mexico vs. San Diego State Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Saturday, January 13, 2024
  • Time: 2:00 PM ET
  • TV: CBS
  • Where: Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Venue: The Pit

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New Mexico vs. San Diego State Score Prediction

  • Prediction: New Mexico 75, San Diego State 73

Spread & Total Prediction for New Mexico vs. San Diego State

  • Computer Predicted Spread: New Mexico (-1.7)
  • Computer Predicted Total: 147.9

New Mexico has put together a 9-5-0 record against the spread this season, while San Diego State is 6-7-0. A total of five out of the Lobos' games this season have gone over the point total, and seven of the Aztecs' games have gone over. New Mexico is 7-3 against the spread and 8-2 overall in its last 10 games, while San Diego State has gone 5-5 against the spread and 9-1 overall.

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New Mexico Performance Insights

  • The Lobos' +225 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 14.0 points per game) is a result of scoring 82.3 points per game (34th in college basketball) while giving up 68.3 per contest (107th in college basketball).
  • New Mexico ranks 50th in college basketball at 39.8 rebounds per game. That's 4.7 more than the 35.1 its opponents average.
  • New Mexico knocks down 6.3 three-pointers per game (285th in college basketball) at a 34.2% rate (161st in college basketball), compared to the 6.3 its opponents make while shooting 30.8% from deep.
  • The Lobos record 99.4 points per 100 possessions (84th in college basketball), while giving up 82.4 points per 100 possessions (28th in college basketball).
  • New Mexico has come out ahead in the turnover battle by 5.4 turnovers per game, committing 10.4 (67th in college basketball action) while forcing 15.8 (14th in college basketball).

San Diego State Performance Insights

  • The Aztecs have a +181 scoring differential, topping opponents by 11.3 points per game. They're putting up 77.3 points per game, 116th in college basketball, and are allowing 66.0 per contest to rank 65th in college basketball.
  • San Diego State pulls down 38.1 rebounds per game (105th in college basketball) while conceding 33.6 per outing to opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 4.5 boards per game.
  • San Diego State hits 7.1 three-pointers per game (217th in college basketball) at a 32.6% rate (227th in college basketball), compared to the 7.3 its opponents make, shooting 29.3% from beyond the arc.
  • San Diego State has come out ahead in the turnover battle by 2.0 per game, committing 10.3 (59th in college basketball) while forcing 12.3 (155th in college basketball).

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