
New Mexico vs Fresno State Prediction 1/20/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Fresno State (5-13) vs. New Mexico (15-4)
January 20, 2025 5:00 pm EDT
The Line: New Mexico -20.5; Over/Under: 162.5
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In this article we will formulate a New Mexico vs Fresno State prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, January 20th at The Pit in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
New Mexico Lobos Betting Preview
The New Mexico Lobos are 15-4 (7-1) this year after they defeated Boise State by a score of 84-65 in their last game. New Mexico led 48-21 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite being outscored 44-36 in the second half. The Lobos shot 54.4% from the field, 46.7% on three pointers, and 100% on free throws in the game. Donovan Dent led New Mexico with 16 points and seven assists, while Nelly Junior Joseph added 16 points and nine rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Lobos lost to San Jose State by a score of 71-70, but did beat San Diego State by a score of 62-48 before that. New Mexico has won eight of their last nine games and they are currently first in the Mountain West standings. New Mexico has scored 83.3 points per game and they have allowed 72.6 points against per game, while also averaging 39.5 rebounds and 16.5 assists per game this season. Donovan Dent is averaging 18.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game, while Nelly Junior Joseph is averaging 13.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game this season. New Mexico is shooting 45.9% from the field, 69.2% on free throws, and 34.5% on three pointers this year.
Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Fresno State Bulldogs are 5-13 (1-6) this season after they defeated Air Force by a score of 74-65 in their last game. Fresno State led 41-24 at halftime and they were able to get the victory, despite allowing 41 points in the second half. The Bulldogs shot 50% from the field, 27.8% on three pointers, and 91.3% on free throws in the game. Zaon Collins led Fresno State with 23 points and three assists, while Alex Crawford added 21 points and five rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Bulldogs lost to Nevada by a score of 77-66 and Colorado State by a score of 91-64. Fresno State has lost six of their last seven games and they are second to last in the Mountain West standings with a 1-6 record. Fresno State has scored 73.1 points per game and they have allowed 81.5 points against per game, while also averaging 35.8 rebounds and 11.1 assists per game this season. Zaon Collins is averaging 13.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game, while Alex Crawford is averaging 11.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game this year. Fresno State is shooting 40.7% from the field, 67.6% on free throws, and 32% on three pointers this season.
Why New Mexico will beat Fresno State
- New Mexico has won 11 of its last 12 games at The Pit.
- Fresno State has lost 14 of its last 16 games against the Mountain West Conference.
- New Mexico has won the first half in seven of its last eight day games at The Pit.
Total Points Facts
- Thirty-one of Fresno State’s last 33 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
- Each of New Mexico’s last six day games against Conference opponents at The Pit have produced a total of 158 or fewer points.
New Mexico vs Fresno State Prediction
New Mexico was able to bounce back from that strange loss to San Jose State with a blowout win over Boise State in their last game, and they will be at home for this game. The Lobos are shooting 45.9% from the field and they are scoring 83.3 points per game, while their defense has allowed 65 points or fewer in three of their last four. Fresno State finally got their first conference win last time out, but they are shooting just 40.7% from the field this year. The Bulldogs are allowing over 81 points against per game and defense has been a big concern in their last few road games. I don’t love to lay these big numbers in conference games, but Fresno State has been terrible. Take the Lobos here.