New Mexico Lobos vs San Diego State Aztecs 1/14/23 NCAA Basketball Prediction, Picks and Analysis

New Mexico Lobos vs San Diego State Aztecs 1/14/23 – On Saturday, the 23rd-ranked San Diego State Aztecs host the New Mexico Lobos. The Aztecs are 13-3 overall, 4-0 in Mountain West Conference. Meanwhile, the Lobos are 15-2 overall. San Diego State defeated New Mexico 72-47 last season and has won three straight. This match will feature the most recent college basketball betting lines. This match should be great fun. Two great teams, two conference competitors.

New Mexico Lobos vs San Diego State Aztecs

Date & Time: Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 9:00 PM ET

Location: Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl

New Mexico Lobos vs San Diego State Aztecs Betting Odds

New Mexico 

Moneyline: +250

Spread: +8 (-110)

Total: 149 over (-110)

San Diego State 

Moneyline: -400

Spread: -8 (-110)

Total: 149 under (-110)

New Mexico Lobos vs San Diego State Aztecs Analysis

The New Mexico Lobos started the season with 15 consecutive wins, but then they lost two straight. The Lobos lost 71-67 to Fresno State January3, as a 3.5-point favorite, and then suffered a home loss of 84-77 to UNLV as a 5-point favorite. They got back on track on Monday with an 82-75 home win over Oral Roberts. In the win, the Lobos shot 51% from the floor and out rebounded Oral Roberts. The Lobos also had 16 assists and 10 turnovers. Jamal Mashburn Jr. was the Lobos’ leader with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Mashburn is the leader of the team, scoring 17.9 points per match. Josiah Allick scored 15 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, while Jaelen house added 15 points. Morris Udeze scored 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for a double-double. New Mexico is Number 64 in the KenPom power ranking. Their average game score is 82.8, ranking them 15th in the country.

At 4-0, the San Diego State Aztecs are unbeaten in Mountain West Conference. But this will be a test. The Aztecs rank Number 23 overall with a record of 13-3. In the most recent AP Top 25. Another tough test was passed when they beat Nevada 74-65 at their home on Tuesday. Nevada was unbeaten at the conference and is currently ranked 59th in KenPom’s power rankings, just ahead of New Mexico. Nevada shot 39% from the floor, while the Aztecs held it down with their defense. They shot 50% from the floor. Matt Bradley scored 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Aztecs, while Lamont Butler contributed 15 points. Keshad Johnson contributed 11 points. Bradley is the leader of the team, scoring 13.5 points per match. The Aztecs average 75.4 points per game and allow 65.4 points per match. According to KenPom, they rank 29th in the country in defensive efficiency and 43rd in offensive efficiency.

New Mexico Lobos vs San Diego State Aztecs Against the Spread

The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Mexico’s last 7 games. New Mexico are 15-2 SU in their last 17 games. New Mexico are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against San Diego State. New Mexico are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games against San Diego State. New Mexico are 5-12 SU in their last 17 games on the road.

San Diego State are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego State’s last 7 games. San Diego State are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego State’s last 7 games against New Mexico. San Diego State are 16-0 SU in their last 16 games at home. San Diego State are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against New Mexico.

New Mexico Lobos vs San Diego State Aztecs Free Pick

San Diego State is the best college basketball pick today. They may be well-known for their defense.

Free Pick: San Diego State