Coleman Coliseum will host Crimson Tide vs. Lobos action on Friday as both teams try to pay off for bettors in NCAAB action.

The Lobos will try to spoil to the party on Friday; they are 15-13 ATS against the number this season, while the Crimson Tide are 16-13 ATS. New Mexico is 11-15-1 on the totals; Alabama is 14-11-2.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
It's a betting matchup between the No. 66-rated Crimson Tide and the No. 51-ranked Lobos, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark. Prediction formulas run on this game indicate a possible 76-74 result in favor of the Crimson Tide.



How They Match Up:
Rebounding is always a key handicapping consideration and Lobos is ranked No. 67 in NCAA hoops at 37.3 per game. Contrast that with Alabama’s No. 87 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Alabama is the No. 336-ranked team in the country at 4.2 per game, while New Mexico rates No. 146 at 6.4 per game.

Defensively, New Mexico features the nation's No. 163-rated defense on the road, allowing 70.2 points per game. Alabama, meanwhile, comes in at No. 271 nationally in scoring at home.

New Mexico was a 69-57 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against Texas El Paso. They covered the 6.5–point spread as favorites. New Mexico earned a 69-57 victory over Texas El Paso on Tuesday, getting 18 points from Drew Gordon at The Pit.

Alabama was a 68-44 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against Coastal Carolina. They covered the 12–point spread as favorites. Alabama cruised to victory on Tuesday, running Coastal Carolina out of the gym and running up a 68-44 score at Coleman Coliseum.


New Mexico Lobos Trends:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
After playing Texas El Paso are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

Alabama Crimson Tide Trends:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

A few Lobos at Crimson Tide trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Mexico's last 6 games on the road
Alabama is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games at home
Alabama is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games