Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Saturday when the New Mexico Lobos try to run the San Jose State Spartans off the court at University Arena in college hoops action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The New Mexico Lobos betting line opened as -15.5-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
San Jose State Spartans vs New Mexico Lobos Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New Mexico Lobos bring a 14-10 record (13-9 ATS) to this tilt against the 8-16 Spartans, who are 16-7 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed New Mexico go 14-8 so far and the San Jose State Spartans go 12-11.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the New Mexico Lobos at No. 137 and the San Jose State Spartans at No. 206 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and New Mexico has the nation's No. 64-rated offensive output, at 77.75 PPG. The visiting San Jose State Spartans defense ranks No. 177 allowing on average 73.54 PPG. The Lobos FG% has averaged 47.41% so far, more than the New Mexico Spartans marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.61% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Spartans endured a 64-61 loss at the hands of the Rebels on Wednesday, despite a 15-point effort from Brandon Clarke at Thomas & Mack Center.
The Lobos got 22 points from Elijah Brown, but it was Utah State that prevailed in a 80-72 final on Tuesday at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.
Next Betting Matchups
San Jose State home to Nevada, Wednesday, February 17th
New Mexico at Boise State, Wednesday, February 17th