New Mexico vs Louisiana Tech Prediction Basketball Picks 11-29-23
New Mexico Lobos (5-1) vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (5-1)
2023-11-29 21:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: New Mexico Lobos -7.5 -- Over/Under: 148.5
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The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and the New Mexico Lobos meet in college basketball action from the Pit on Wednesday. Two 5-1 teams square off in this one, who gets win #6? Let’s dive in and find out. Make sure to read our Louisiana Tech vs New Mexico Prediction.
Louisiana Tech Wins 5th Straight
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs come into this one looking to build on their 105-65 win over subdivision Dillard last time out. Isaiah Crawford leads the Bulldogs in scoring with 14.2 PPG along with 5 RPG while Daniel Batcho has 14 PPG with 9.5 RPG. Jaylin Henderson has 12.3 PPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers up to this point in the year. Tahlik Chavez has 9.7 PPG while Dravon Mangum has 7.7 PPG with 6.2 RPG and Sean Newman Jr. has 7.3 PPG with a team-high 5.3 APG to lead the Bulldogs in the assist department this season. As a team, Louisiana Tech is averaging 81.5 PPG on 47.8% shooting from the field, 36.3% from three and 71.2% from the foul line this season.
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New Mexico Takes Down Pepperdine
The New Mexico Lobos were able to knock off Pepperdine in their last game to pick up a 4th straight win. Donovan Dent leads the Lobos in scoring with 18.5 PPG as well as in assists with 6.8 APG while Jamal Mashburn Jr. has 18.2 PPG and JT Toppin has 14.2 PPG with a team-high 8.3 RPG to round out the trio of double-digit scorers for New Mexico so far this season as the Lobos’ top rebounder. Tru Washington also has 9.5 PPG with 5.2 RPG and Nelly Junior Joseph has 9.2 PPG with 8 RPG as well this season. As a team, New Mexico is averaging 82.8 PPG on 45.4% shooting from the field, 30.6% from three and 74.5% from the foul line this season.
Chris’ Pick
I’m going to back New Mexico here. I can appreciate the run that LA Tech is on, but right now, the Lobos are just playing really, really well and are always a tough out at the Pit. I’m just not sold on Louisiana Tech right now and while this is a fairly large number given the matchup, I think New Mexico gets it done with a win and cover in this one.