The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between New Mexico and Air Force on Wednesday, with the host Lobos trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The New Mexico Lobos were listed as -9-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Air Force Falcons vs New Mexico Lobos Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Air Force Falcons will look to cover the spread vs the New Mexico Lobos on Wednesday, as the Falcons are 3-4-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Lobos are 3-9 ATS. Air Force is 3-5 against the total, while New Mexico is 6-6 versus the total betting line.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the New Mexico Lobos rated this week at No. 183 and the Air Force Falcons sitting at No. 262.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits New Mexico's No. 67-ranked offense, averaging 80.38 PPG, against a Falcons defense that ranks No. 99 at 68.58 PPG. The Lobos field goal percentage has averaged 41.84% so far, less than the Falcons marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.26% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Falcons blew out Johnson & Wales-Colorado on Friday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 111-68 win at Clune Arena.
Joe Furstinger scored 20 points and added 10 rebounds for a double-double, leading New Mexico over Prairie View A&M, 87-78, on Friday at The Pit.
Next Betting Matchups
Air Force at Fresno State, Saturday, December 30th
New Mexico at Nevada, Saturday, December 30th