New Mexico Lobos (24-9) vs. San Diego State Aztecs (24-9)
March 16, 2024 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: San Diego State Aztecs ; Over/Under: -
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In this article, we will formulate a San Diego State vs New Mexico betting prediction for this college basketball showdown on Saturday, March 16th at Bridgestone Arena. We will take a look at:
-The San Diego State Aztecs recent form and recent player performance
-The New Mexico Lobos recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between San Diego State vs New Mexico
San Diego State Offense Dominated
San Diego State faced off against Utah State on Friday and they scored 86 points on the way to the 16 point victory. At halftime they were down 39-36, but in the second half they scored 50 points on the way to the victory. Jaedon LeDee had a strong game putting up 22 points and that helped pace the Aztecs. San Diego State is averaging 74.7 points while their defense is giving up 66.4 points per game. Jaedon LeDee is averaging 20.9 points while shooting 55.6 percent from the field and 40.5 percent from behind the three point line.
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New Mexico Impressed Against Colorado State
New Mexico got out to an 11-0 lead and never looked back against Colorado State. The defense was quite impressed, and in this game the defense is going to need to step up again here. At halftime they were up 33-25, and it never really got close again as they got closer to an NCAA Tournament bid. New Mexico on the season is averaging 82.4 points while their defense is giving up 71.1 points per game. Jaelen House is averaging 15.5 points while shooting 37.1 percent from the field.
San Diego State vs New Mexico Betting prediction
New Mexico is going to get the job done here. New Mexico’s defense really impressed in the last game on Friday and that is going to be the case again here. San Diego State is averaging 74.7 points per game but they are going to struggle to get the offense going here. New Mexico will have no issue running up the score and they are going to get the job done here. Back New Mexico against the spread.
