Santa Clara vs New Mexico Prediction Basketball Picks 12-9-23
Santa Clara Broncos (7-2) vs New Mexico Lobos (8-1)
2023-12-09 17:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Santa Clara Broncos +8.5 -- Over/Under: 157
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The New Mexico Lobos are riding a 7-game winning streak. The Santa Clara Broncos need a win after losing 2 of their last 3 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a New Mexico Lobos vs Santa Clara Broncos prediction.
New Mexico Lobos Betting Preview
The New Mexico Lobos have recent wins over LA Tech, New Mexico State and UC Santa Barbara. The New Mexico Lobos are averaging 85.3 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 67.3 points on 39.5 percent shooting. Jamal Mashburn Jr. is averaging 18.2 points and 2 rebounds, while Donovan Dent is averaging 17.1 points and 2.4 rebounds. Jaelen House is the third double-digit scorer and JT Toppin is grabbing 7.1 rebounds. The New Mexico Lobos are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 70 percent from the free throw line. The New Mexico Lobos are allowing 30.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.8 rebounds per game.
Santa Clara Broncos Betting Preview
The Santa Clara Broncos have recent losses to Ohio State and Cal. The Santa Clara Broncos are averaging 79.2 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 69.8 points on 40.9 percent shooting. Carlos Marshall Jr. is averaging 15.6 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Adama Bal is averaging 14.8 points and 4 rebounds. Christoph Tilly is dishing 2.1 assists and Tyeree Bryan is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Santa Clara Broncos are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 63.4 percent from the free throw line. The Santa Clara Broncos are allowing 33.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.8 rebounds per game.
New Mexico Lobos vs Santa Clara Broncos prediction
The New Mexico Lobos are as talented as they’ve been in years as both sides of the floor are firing on all cylinders, and they’re looking more and more like a tournament team. New Mexico is also not only winning games, but is 7-2 ATS on the season. The Santa Clara Broncos are 3-5 ATS on the year and has failed to cover 6 of their last 9 games overall. New Mexico has covered 6 straight games overall. Not stepping in front of these Lobos. I’ll lay the points with New Mexico.