Boise State vs. New Mexico Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Boise State Broncos and the New Mexico Lobos face off on Wednesday night for an important Mountain West showdown. Which team has the edge? Matt McCuen answers with his Boise State vs. New Mexico prediction and pick against the spread.
Matt McCuen - January 31, 2024, 1:06 PM EST
5 minBoise State vs. New Mexico Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Boise State Broncos and the New Mexico Lobos will meet from The Pit on Wednesday night for an important Mountain West showdown.
Boise State vs. New Mexico DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: January 31, 2024
- Game Time: 10:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch: FS1
Boise State vs. New Mexico Odds
- Spread: Boise State +11.5 (-110), New Mexico -11.5 (+105)
- Total Odds: O 151 (-105), U 151 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Boise State (+500), New Mexico (-590)
Boise State vs. New Mexico Prediction
The Broncos come into this contest with a 14-6 record.
Boise State is a bubble team right now, and a win tonight would go a long way in building their resume for March.
The Broncos are 5-2 in the conference, which is good for third place.
Boise will attempt to bounce back from a home loss against Utah State on Saturday.
Junior Tyson Degenhart leads the Boise offensive attack with 15.6 points and 5.3 rebounds.
Chibuzo Agbo has enjoyed the best year of his career with 14.8 points while adding 5.2 rebounds.
Junior O’Mar Stanley has added 13.2 points and 6.5 rebounds.
The Broncos offense has averaged 74.0 points per game while allowing opponents 66.4.
New Mexico begins play as the hottest team in the conference.
The Lobos have won five games in a row.
The hot run has improved their record to 6-2, which has earned them the 19th ranking in the nation.
New Mexico's 6-2 conference record is good for second in the Mountain West.
Guard Jaelen House is the heart and soul of this Lobos team. The senior leads the squad with 15.6 points and 3.9 assists while being one of the best on-ball defenders in college basketball.
Miami, Florida native Jamal Mashburn has delivered at a high level this season, adding 15.6 points and 2.3 rebounds.
Sophomore Donovan Dent leads the team in assists with 6.1 while adding 14.8 points.
The Lobos have one of the most explosive offenses in college hoops, averaging 84.2 points per game while allowing opponents 68.7.
Boise State vs. New Mexico Pick
I have ridden the Lobos often this year and love this team, but this line is an overreaction to the last few games.
New Mexico has been rolling, winning five consecutive games by double figures.
Boise State has been the best road team in the conference with a 3-1 record.
This is an experienced Broncos team that will stay within the number tonight.
Pick: Boise State +11.5 -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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