The New Mexico Lobos will look to improve on a 2-4 record on Wednesday when they host the Evansville Purple Aces in NCAA basketball betting odds action at The Pit.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the New Mexico Lobos in this one found them listed as -2-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Purple Aces was expected to move the line.
Evansville Purple Aces vs New Mexico Lobos Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
New Mexico Lobos battles the Evansville Purple Aces, currently sitting with a 5-1 mark (4-0 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 1-4 for the New Mexico Lobos and 0-4 for the Evansville Purple Aces.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 199-rated Evansville Purple Aces taking on the No. 218-rated New Mexico Lobos in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up New Mexico's No. 19 nationally ranked offense (89 points per game) against a Evansville Purple Aces defense that sits as the No. 8 at 58.17 PPG. The New Mexico Lobos have been averaging 43.83% from the field, less than the Purple Aces have managed so far this season (44.48% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Purple Aces endured a 63-61 loss at the hands of the Bulldogs on Wednesday, despite a 15-point effort from Blake Simmons at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.
New Mexico got 19 points from Chris McNeal but lost anyway, 80-65, to Maryland on Saturday at The Arena at NW Florida St.
Next Betting Matchups
Evansville home to Oakland City, Saturday, December 2nd
New Mexico at UTEP, Saturday, December 2nd