New Mexico Lobos (19-5) vs. Nevada Wolf Pack (19-5)
February 13, 2024 11:00 pm EDT
The Line: Nevada Wolf Pack -2.5; Over/Under: +154.5
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The New Mexico Lobos will play the Nevada Wolf Pack in a Mountain West game on Tuesday night at the Lawlor Events Center in Reno, Nevada. New Mexico has lost two of their last three games, while Nevada is on a three game winning streak. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the New Mexico vs Nevada prediction.
New Mexico Preview
The New Mexico Lobos are 19-5 (7-4) this year after they lost to UNLV by a score of 80-77 in their last game. New Mexico led 40-39 at halftime, but they allowed 41 points in the second half in the loss. The Lobos shot 35.4% from the field and recorded 41 rebounds in the game. New Mexico defeated Wyoming by a score of 91-73 in the game prior to UNLV, but lost to Boise State before that. The Lobos are scoring 83.9 points per game with 39.3 rebounds per game and 15.1 assists per game, while allowing 70.1 points against per game this season. Donovan Dent is averaging 15.9 points per game, 2.7 rebounds per game, and 5.7 assists per game. New Mexico is shooting 46.8% from the field, 70.6% on free throws, and 34.7% on three pointers this year.
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Nevada Preview
The Nevada Wolf Pack are 19-5 (6-4) this season after they defeated San Diego State in overtime by a score of 70-66 in their last game. Nevada led 30-27 at halftime, but they allowed the Aztecs to force overtime, before getting the win. The Wolf Pack shot 46.2% from the field and were +2 in rebounding margin in the game. Nevada defeated Utah State by a score of 77-63 and San Jose State by a score of 90-60 in the two games prior to San Diego State. The Wolf Pack are scoring 76.3 points per game with 35.1 rebounds per game and 14.5 assists per game, while giving up 66.1 points against per game this year. Jarod Lucas is averaging 16.9 points per game, 2.7 rebounds per game, and 1.4 assists per game. Nevada is shooting 47.1% from the field, 70.6% on free throws, and 34.1% on three pointers this season.
New Mexico vs Nevada Betting Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup right in the middle of the Mountain West race, so this is a huge game for both teams. Nevada is on a three game winning streak and they beat San Diego State and Utah State in their last two games. New Mexico has dropped two of their last three, allowing 80 and 86 points in the losses. Nevada comes into this game with a bunch of confidence after their last two wins and I think they are catching New Mexico at a good time. Take the Wolf Pack here.
