Washington State vs New Mexico State 12/15/21 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds
New Mexico State Aggies (8-2) vs. Washington State Cougars (7-3)
December 15, 2021 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington State Cougars -8 / New Mexico State Aggies +8; Over/Under: -136.5
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The New Mexico State Aggies and Washington State Cougars meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Friel Court. The New Mexico State Aggies look to build on their three-game winning streak. The Washington State Cougars look for a win after splitting their last six games.
The New Mexico State Aggies are averaging 75.3 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 70.8 points on 41.1 percent shooting. Teddy Allen is averaging 17.6 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Sir’Jabari Rice is averaging 13 points and 3.5 assists. Johnny McCants is dishing 2.1 assists and Donnie Tillman is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The New Mexico State Aggies are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 72.1 percent from the free throw line. The New Mexico State Aggies are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.9 rebounds per game.
The Washington State Cougars are averaging 78.9 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 64.5 points on 39.4 percent shooting. Michael Flowers is averaging 14.1 points and 2.7 assists, while Noah Williams is averaging 13.1 points and 4 rebounds. Tyrell Roberts is dishing 1.4 assists and TJ Bamba is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Washington State Cougars are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free throw line. The Washington State Cougars are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.4 rebounds per game.
The Aggies are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 Wednesday games and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win. The Cougars are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. The over is 7-1 in Aggies last 8 overall. The under is 4-1 in Cougars last 5 overall.
The Washington State Cougars are probably the better team on paper, and they’re going to be favored at home, but they’re a middle of the road Pac-12 team that’s not scaring anybody truly. The New Mexico State Aggies are a feisty team that gets after it defensively and has proven already this season they’re not scared of the road. New Mexico State is a live dog here. Give me the points.
