The New Mexico Lobos will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Saturday when they play host to the San Jose State Spartans at The Pit in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The New Mexico Lobos were listed as -11.5-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.
San Jose State Spartans vs New Mexico Lobos Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 6-10 and 5-10 ATS New Mexico Lobos will face the 3-11 San Jose State Spartans, who own a 6-7 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the New Mexico Lobos are 8-7 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the San Jose State Spartans are 5-8.
This game puts the New Mexico Lobos, most recently No. 89 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the San Jose State Spartans, who rate No. 281 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and San Jose State is ranked No. 74 in NCAA basketball at 38.21 per game. Contrast that with New Mexico's No. 205 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, New Mexico is the No. 10-ranked team in the country at 10.88 per game, while San Jose State rates No. 240 at 5.86 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Spartans got 23 points from Ryan Welage, but it was UNLV that prevailed in a 82-76 final on Wednesday at The Event Center.
New Mexico was run off the court by the Broncos on Wednesday as Boise State routed them 90-62 at Taco Bell Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
San Jose State at San Diego State, Tuesday, January 9th
New Mexico at Wyoming, Wednesday, January 10th