The New Mexico Lobos (14-3, 6-0 MWC) are favored (by 9.5 points) to build on a three-game road win streak when they visit the San Jose State Spartans (8-10, 1-5 MWC) on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET. The matchup has an over/under of 152.
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New Mexico and San Jose State Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread
New Mexico is 2-5 against the spread when favored by 9.5 points or more this season.
San Jose State is 4-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least a 9.5-point underdog.
These two teams average 159.8 points per game combined, 7.8 more than the total of 152.
Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 146.3 points per game, 5.7 fewer than the over/under for this game.
New Mexico’s average point total in matchups this year is 157.2, 5.2 points higher than the over/under in this game.
The average total for Spartans games this year is 3.2 fewer points than the point total of 152 for this outing.
The Lobos have an 8-8-0 record against the spread this season.
The Spartans have a 12-4-0 record against the spread this season.
New Mexico Stats & Insights
New Mexico’s +184 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 10.8 points per game) is a result of scoring 84.0 points per game (23rd in college basketball) while giving up 73.2 per contest (235th in college basketball).
New Mexico wins the rebound battle by 3.7 boards on average. It collects 35.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 47th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 32.1 per contest.
The Lobos connect on 7.5 three-pointers per game (210th in college basketball), while their opponents have made 8.0 on average.
New Mexico ranks 116th in college basketball by averaging 99.0 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively is 61st in college basketball, allowing 86.2 points per 100 possessions.
When playing at home, the Lobos are posting 10.2 more points per game (88.0) than they are in away games (77.8).
San Jose State Stats & Insights
San Jose State puts up 75.8 points per game (165th in college basketball) while allowing 73.1 per outing (233rd in college basketball). It has a +49 scoring differential and outscores opponents by 2.7 points per game.
San Jose State is 273rd in the nation at 31.1 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 30.5 its opponents average.
San Jose State knocks down 7.4 three-pointers per game (217th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.9 on average.
San Jose State ranks 97th in college basketball with 100.0 points scored per 100 possessions, and 299th defensively with 96.4 points conceded per 100 possessions.
At home, the Spartans average 78.3 points per game. On the road, they average 71.2.
New Mexico Key Players to Watch
The Lobos leader in points and assists is Donovan Dent, who scores 19.1 points per game along with 6.8 assists.
Nelly Junior Joseph is New Mexico’s best rebounder, hauling in an average of 10.1 boards in each contest while scoring 12.6 points per game.
The Lobos get the most three-point shooting production out of Mustapha Amzil, who makes 1.4 threes per game.
The New Mexico steals leader is Tru Washington, who averages 1.8 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Joseph, who compiles 1.7 rejections per contest.
San Jose State Key Players to Watch
Josh Uduje scores 16.7 points per game to be the top scorer for the Spartans.
San Jose State’s leader in rebounds is Robert Vaihola with 6.9 per game, and its leader in assists is Donavan Yap with 3.1 per game.
Will McClendon is the top scorer from the three-point line for the Spartans, hitting 1.9 threes per game.
San Jose State’s leader in steals is Sadaidriene Hall with 1.0 per game, and its leader in blocks is Vaihola with 1.3 per game.
New Mexico vs. San Jose State Prediction
New Mexico 79, San Jose State 71
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