New Mexico vs Nevada Prediction 1-3-25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a New Mexico vs Nevada Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, January 3rd, at The Pit.  Let’s take a look at a New Mexico Lobos vs Nevada Wolf Pack Pick. 

New Mexico has won the last two games played between the two teams. When these two teams faced off in February it was New Mexico that was able to secure the 83-82 victory. 

Nevada Has Struggled

Nevada has struggled heading into this game and they have lost three games in a row. Nevada faced off against Utah State in the last game and the offense wasn’t good enough. They scored only 64 points and they ended up losing by five points. Nevada was up 33-28 at halftime, but in the second half they were outscored 41-31 and that led to the defeat. Nick Davidson was the top player putting up 16 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists. Nevada on the season is averaging 74.7 points while their defense is giving up 66.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 209th in the league while the defense is ranked 70th. 

They are shooting 48.7 percent from the field which is 40th in the league. Forward Nick Davidson has been the top player for Nevada this season averaging 15.1 points while shooting 49.6 percent from the field and 40.8 percent from behind the three-point line. Guard Kobe Sanders has also been good averaging 14.6 points while shooting 46.88 percent from the field and 40.8 percent from behind the three-point line. Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams is dealing with a hip injury and he’s out. 

Why Nevada Will Beat New Mexico

• Nevada has won each of its last five road night games against Conference opponents.

Key Game for New Mexico

This is a key game for New Mexico as they try to build that resume for March Madness. In the last game against Fresno State, New Mexico scored 103 points and they ended up winning by 14 points. At halftime, they were up 53-36 and in the second half, they held on for the 103-89 victory. Mustapha Amzil had a strong game putting up 25 points, five rebounds, and one assist. New Mexico had five different players that put up at least 10 points. Two games ago against Colorado State, New Mexico scored 76 points and they ended up winning by eight points. 

New Mexico on the season is averaging 87.4 points while their defense is giving up 75.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 9th in the league while the defense is ranked 295th. Guard Donovan Dent has been the top player averaging 19.1 points while shooting 49.5 percent from the field and 40.9 percent from behind the three-point line. There are four different players that are averaging at least 11.1 points per game. New Mexico wants to get up and down and run, and there is no doubt in this game that the offense is going to need to be good here if they want to come out with a win. 

Why New Mexico Will Beat Nevada

• New Mexico has won each of its last seven games against Conference opponents.
• Nevada has lost each of its last four games against Conference opponents.
• Nevada has lost the first half in three of its last four games against Conference opponents.

New Mexico vs Nevada Prediction

If you like scoring, make sure you tune into this game, because there is going to be plenty of it. New Mexico is averaging 87.4 points per game and their offense has gotten even better as the season has gone on. In the last game, they scored 103 points and they are going to have no issue with the offense.

Where New Mexico struggles is with the defense and they are going to have some major issues here with the defense. Nevada is going to put on a show with the offense, and this game will end up being a high-scoring shootout. Back the over to cash here with ease.