One of the most interesting NCAA basketball games today is the upcoming clash between New Mexico State and Seattle University.
This New Mexico State vs. Seattle U Redhawks game figures to provide spectators with an action-packed contest. Sportsbooks are also looking to get fans and bettors in on the action and this New Mexico vs Seattle U Prediction shows why.
New Mexico State Aggies vs. Seattle University Redhawks Odds
New Mexico State vs. Seattle University Information
New Mexico State Aggies vs. Seattle University Redhawks
Location of the game: Climate Pledge Arena. Seattle, WA.
Date: Thursday, 12th January. 9:00 PM.
How to watch: ESPN+
New Mexico State Aggies vs. Seattle University Redhawks Analysis
The Aggies have their work cut out against the Redhawks. The deck looks stacked against the Aggies, considering their 0-4 record against conference rivals.
Coming into this matchup, the New Mexico State Aggies (7-9, 0-4 WAC) have been on a recent slide. They have lost four straight, including a 70-61 loss at the hands of the California Baptist Lancers. The Aggies sit in 11th in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC).
The Redhawks are trending in the opposite direction. At 12-4, the Redhawks sit in 3rd in the WAC college basketball standings. However, they have won four in a row, including a 76-61 win over UT Arlington Mavericks. Seattle is 3-0 against the WAC, featuring three straight victories over conference rivals.
New Mexico Performance Recap and Analysis
Deshawndre Washington leads the club in rebounds (7.5 a game), points (12.7 ppg), and assists (4.4 per contest). Washington has added 1.4 steals and 0.3 blocked shots per game this year. Both players make good NCAAB picks for player props.
Key Injuries
For the New Mexico State Aggies odds, none of its primary players will miss this game.
Betting Trends to Know
- New Mexico has not covered the spread nine times this season.
- New Mexico is 5-6 this year when giving up less than 75.9 points.
- The Redhawks have allowed 68.1 ppg so far this year.
- Regarding hitting the over, the Redhawks are 6-8 on the season.
Seattle Performance Recap and Analysis
For this Seattle U game, Cameron Tyson leads the squad with 20.9 ppg. He’s added 4.5 rebounds and 0.8 assists per contest. He’s shooting at 42.9% clip from the floor and averaging 36.7% from long range, including 3.9 three-pointers per match (he ranks fifth among college basketball players).
Key Injuries
For Seattle U, there are no key injuries, either.
Betting Trends to Know
- Seattle U has hit the spread 50% in the last 14 matchups this year.
- Seattle U is averaging 75.9 ppg, while New Mexico is averaging 68.0 ppg. The 7.9 difference gives the Redhawks a clear edge.
- Seattle has gone 7-3 against the spread when scoring over 68 points. That’s an 11-1 overall record this season.
New Mexico State vs. Seattle University Betting Picks
Bettors looking for a low-risk matchup should consider betting on this New Mexico vs Seattle U Prediction. Seattle has had mixed results against the spread going 7-7 in their last 14 games.
In contrast, New Mexico is 4-8-1 against the spread. In their last ten games, Seattle U is 7-3 against the spread while New Mexico is 3-6-1. Seattle U seems like a safer bet against the spread.
Bettors looking to play the over/under shouldn’t expect a high-scoring game. The Redhawks’ last win totaled 137 points. The Aggies’ last contest totaled 131 points. The NCAAB odds on the over/under seem to favor the under.
As for these two teams’ odds to win March Madness, you will have to wait for some time before they are out.
Moneyline: New Mexico has too much in its favor for this game. Seattle is struggling and will have more problems tonight.
Over/under: Seattle winning in a blowout doesn’t seem likely, and these two have problems putting up the points. Playing the under seems like a safe bet.
Spread: Backing New Mexico is the only way to go. The spread looks relatively even. Seattle U is one of the better NCAA basketball teams. So, beating the spread looks well within reach.
New Mexico State Aggies vs. Seattle University Redhawks Score Prediction
The New Mexico State Aggies odds don’t look too good in this New Mexico vs Seattle U Prediction. They face one of the stronger teams in the conference. Barring any unexpected changes on the college basketball injury report, the edge goes to the Redhawks in the nightcap of today’s NCAAB schedule. As for our score prediction, we will go with New Mexico winning 73-68.
New Mexico vs Seattle Prediction: New Mexico over Seattle by more than 2.5 points.
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