Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Lobos vs. Bulldogs CBB Odds
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2022 NCAA Basketball Handicapping
- (14-0) New Mexico Lobos vs. #8 Fresno State Bulldogs (5-8)
- Date: Tuesday, January 3rd
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Venue: Save Mart Center, Fresno CA
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Lobos -170 | Bulldogs +145
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: New Mexico -3.5 | Fresno State +3.5 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: 135
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And then there was one. With #1 Purdue’s 65-64 loss to Rutgers on Monday night, it’s the New Mexico Lobos that are the last unbeaten team in the nation. NM has roared out of the gates, already topping last year’s 13-19 win mark and staring down the 17 consecutive wins that is the school record.
The Bulldogs aren’t as big of an underdog as you’d think in the Lobos vs Fresno State matchup, only getting +3.5 points against the #21 team in the nation. That’s surprising from a team that started 1-5 and has currently dropped three of their last five.
New Mexico Lobos
New Mexico’s depth was on display in their 76-75 win in Wyoming on New Year’s Eve. Jamal Mashburn, Jr. led the way with 20 points, but he had plenty of help from Jaelen House (16), Josiah Allick (15 – with 15 rebounds), and KJ Jenkins (14).
House and Mashburn both average over 17 ppg on the season, while Wichita State transfer Morris Udeze adds 15.7. Expect Udeze to be amped up on Tuesday night after battling foul trouble vs. Wyoming and only playing 13 minutes – never even attempting a shot.
One thing you have to look at with the Lobos and their #10 scoring offense (84.1) is did they play enough quality competition where that stat matters? They are 102nd in strength of schedule, which isn’t impressive and really the only quality win they’ve had this year was 69-65 over St. Mary’s as a +9 point underdog.
Come March we can worry about if the Lobos are overrated, but for now they should be able do dominate the Mountain West
Fresno State Bulldogs
New Mexico was a 2-point favorite at Wyoming and the Cowboys kept it within a point, can Fresno State similarly keep things close on Tuesday? The Lobos have played only three true road games as part of their 14-0 start, but the Bulldogs are also only 3-2 at home.
New Mexico will give up some points defensively, but scoring is not exactly a strength of of the home team in the Lobos vs. Fresno State matchup. In fact only 14 Division-1 schools (out of 363) score less than the Bulldogs’ 60.0 ppg.
Fresno State has just two players that score in double figures, and one of them is playing well as Jemarl Baker (11.8) has scored 20 points in consecutive games. Isaih Moore has reached his 11.6 ppg average just once in the last four games however.
CBB Betting Trends
- Lobos are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games overall
- Over is 4-0 in Lobos last 4 overall
- Bulldogs are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games overall
- Bulldogs are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 home games
- Under is 5-0 in Bulldogs last 5 home games
Free New Mexico Lobos vs. Fresno State Bulldogs NCAAB Prediction:
The Bulldogs are the type of team that could potentially end the Lobos win streak at 14, just because of their frustratingly slow pace that results in the 7th fewest possessions per game in the nation.
We know Fresno State will get annihilated in a shootout, but New Mexico also has the talent and offensive depth to score in limited possessions in the half court game. Half to go with the Lobos here against a team that has some of the worst offensive numbers in the country.
Free CBB Betting Pick: New Mexico ATS
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