The New Mexico Lobos‘ season is beginning to heat up. The Lobos were the last team in NCAA basketball to remain undefeated throughout the most number of games. Unfortunately, with two straight defeats, the Lobos’ perfect season ended. Still, the team has quickly recovered. That said, San Jose State vs New Mexico betting preview is also starting to take shape.
The San Jose Spartans have yet to have their ideal season. However, they have remained solid and competitive and are just four wins behind the Lobos. Yet, in conference games, both teams are equal in the standings. The Lobos are set to face the San Jose Spartans at The Pit in Albuquerque tonight.
San Jose State Spartans vs. New Mexico Lobos Odds
Based on NCAAB odds, The San Jose State Spartans defeated the Fresno State Bulldogs at home 74-64 and took their conference record to 3-2. After two straight defeats, the Spartans also managed to deliver a solid comeback against Fresno State.
There is no question that San Jose State is a favorite in almost every game. Yet, San Jose State Spartans odds might not back up this last statement.
That is the case for San Jose when the game is not against the New Mexico Lobos. In terms of odds, there is no question that San Jose State vs New Mexico betting trends and odds are now favoring the Lobos ahead of tonight’s matchup. San Jose State can still deliver a solid surprise.
Still, with everything set for a home win, the Lobos should have more than sufficient to deliver according to predictions. There is also no question that both teams are starting to heat up the odds to win march madness and are heading into the next season stage with top results.
San Jose State Spartans vs. New Mexico Lobos Information
San Jose State Spartans vs. New Mexico Lobos
Location of the game: The Pit. Albuquerque, NM.
Date: Tuesday, 17th January. 08:00 PM.
How to watch: Fox Sports Network
San Jose State Spartans vs. New Mexico Lobos Analysis
Spartans Performance Recap and Analysis
Regarding San Jose State vs New Mexico betting, the Spartans are now fourth in the Mountain West conference and overall college basketball standings. Despite having four more defeats than the Lobos, the Spartans are also 3-2 in conference performances. In overall ratings, the Spartans still hold spots extending beyond the 120th and 130th in the college rankings.
The Spartans have also allowed 103.9 points while returning 107.2 points for every 100 possessions. That still puts the Spartans high in overall predictions and with a solid lineup.
Key Injuries
No significant injuries have been outlined for San Jose on the college basketball injury report outlined no significant injuries for San Jose.
Betting Trends to Know
The Spartans’ total has gone over in four of their last five games on the NCAAB schedule. San Jose has also gone 8-1 against the spread in their previous nine games and is 2-4 against the spread over the last six times the Spartans faced the Lobos.
Lobos Performance Recap and Analysis
The Lobos are now fourth overall in the Mountain West division with a 16-2 season record and a 3-2 in conference games. However, they are still one of the top NCAA basketball teams. There is no question the team has remained solid and is ready for more significant challenges.
Even after taking two straight defeats that crushed their undefeated record, the Lobos came back and managed to beat San Diego State. The Lobos took a 76-67 win to make a solid statement that the team is still alive and ready to take on more considerable challenges.
Key Injuries
For New Mexico, and like some college basketball players on the injury report, Emmanuel Kuac and Braden Appelhans are out for the season due to leg injuries.
Betting Trends to Know
The Lobos’ total gas has gone over in six of their last eight games. New Mexico also went under in 12 of their last 17 games when facing San Jose. New Mexico is now 10-5 against the spread in the team’s last fifteen games.
San Jose State Spartans vs. New Mexico Lobos Betting Picks
Moneyline
Based on New Mexico Lobos prediction, the home team is now favored in tonight’s game with a -550 moneyline. With everything tilted on their end, there is no question New Mexico has an edge for today’s game.
Over/Under
New Mexico has also kept its score low to remain under the 140-point combined mark. That is why the Lobos should also nail the under of 143.5 points.
Spread
The Lobos have also kept a solid season record, but they have yet to win by more than ten points. So perhaps the Lobos will cover the -10 spread in this contest.
San Jose State Spartans vs. New Mexico Lobos Score Prediction
Overall, the Lobos are having a remarkable year, which is why, according to NCAAB picks, they are the team to favor. With recent outstanding performances, there is no choice but to select New Mexico. With a solid offense, the Lobos might keep their edge right above the 70-point mark while San Jose approaches the 40 to 50-point range.
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