
New Mexico vs Colorado State Prediction 2/5/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Colorado State (14-7) vs. New Mexico (18-4)
February 5, 2025 10:30 pm EDT
The Line: New Mexico -8.5; Over/Under: 149
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In this article, we will formulate a New Mexico vs. Colorado State Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, February 5th, at The Pit. Let’s take a look at a New Mexico Lobos vs Colorado State Rams pick.
When these two teams faced off in December, New Mexico secured the victory 76-68.
New Mexico is For Real
New Mexico looks like they are for real and they just keep picking up big-time wins. In the last game against a very good Utah State team, they went on the road and they were able to secure the 82-63 victory. At halftime, they were down 36-30 and it looked like they might be in trouble. In the second half though they scored 52 points, and that was enough for the victory. There were five different players that put up at least 11 points. Mustapha Amzil had a strong game putting up 16 points, three rebounds, and one assist. Nelljy Junior Joseph also put up 15 points, 13 rebounds, and one assist.
New Mexico comes into this game with an 18-4 record overall and they have gone 11-10 against the spread. At home this season they have gone 9-1 straight up. The Lobos are averaging 83.4 points while their defense is giving up 72 points per game. The offense is ranked 19th in the league while the defense is ranked 201st in the league. This is a team that likes to push the pace, especially at home, if they get out to a fast start, and with the way The Pit gets going, they are hard to beat.
Why New Mexico Will Beat Colorado State
- New Mexico has won 14 of its last 15 games against Conference opponents.
- Colorado State has lost each of its last five Wednesday night road games against the Mountain West Conference.
- Colorado State has lost the first half in three of its last four night games at The Pit against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Colorado State is Hot
Colorado State is hot heading into this game and they have won four games in a row. Two games ago against Fresno State, they won 69-64 and in the last game against Air Force, they were able to secure the 79-58. In the last game against Air Force, the defense gave up only 58 points and that was enough for the victory. In the second half they outscored Air Force 41-21 and that was enough for the victory. Nique Clifford had a strong game putting up 22 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists.
Colorado State comes into this game with a 14-7 record overall and they have gone 10-11 against the spread. The Rams are averaging 74.1 points while their defense is giving up 67.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 19th in the league while the defense is ranked 201st. They are shooting 46.91 percent from the field which is 76th in the league. Nique Clifford has been the top player this season this season averaging 17.7 points while shooting 50 percent from the field and 33.7 percent from behind the three-point line.
New Mexico vs Colorado State Prediction
Colorado State has been playing really well heading into this game winning four games in a row, and although I don’t think they win this game, they are going to keep this game close. Each of the last two games the defense for Colorado State has really stepped up and they are going to step up in a big way again here. Two games ago they gave up 59 points and although they might not limit New Mexico to that in this game, they are going to do enough to keep it close. Back New Mexico against the spread.