New Mexico vs Fresno State Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/31/24

In this article, we will formulate a New Mexico vs Fresno State prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, December 31st at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

New Mexico Lobos Betting Preview

The New Mexico Lobos are 10-3 (2-0) this season after they defeated Colorado State by a score of 76-68 in their last game. New Mexico led 41-25 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite being outscored 43-35 in the second half. The Lobos shot 49.2% from the field, 46.7% on three-pointers, and 77.8% on free throws in the game. Mustapha Amzil led New Mexico with 14 points and five rebounds, while Donovan Dent added 14 points and six assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Lobos defeated VCU by a score of 78-71 and a non-D-1 team by a score of 122-70. New Mexico has won four of their last five games, including a nice 83-73 win over USC. New Mexico has scored 86.2 points per game and they have allowed 74.8 points per game, while also averaging 39.8 rebounds and 17.4 assists per game this season. Donovan Dent is averaging 19.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game, while Mustapha Amzil is averaging 14.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this year. New Mexico is shooting 46.2% from the field, 67.5% on free throws, and 36.8% on three-pointers this year. 

Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Fresno State Bulldogs are 4-9 (0-2) this year after they lost to UNLV by a score of 87-77 in their last game. Fresno State trailed 48-30 at halftime, but they did score 47 points in the second half in the loss. The Bulldogs shot 46.6% from the field, 44.8% on three-pointers, and 62.5% on free throws in the game. Jasir Tremble led Fresno State with 19 points and two rebounds, while Mykell Robinson added 18 points and eight rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Bulldogs lost to Cal Baptist by a score of 86-69 but did beat San Diego by a score of 73-65 before that. Fresno State has lost seven of its last eight games, including an 84-62 loss to San Diego State in their first conference game of the year. Fresno State has scored 72.3 points per game and they have allowed 80.2 points per game, while also averaging 36.3 rebounds and 11 assists per game this season. Amar Augillard is averaging 13.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 0.9 steals per game, while Zaon Collins is averaging 12.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game this year. Fresno State is shooting 39.9% from the field, 66.4% on free throws, and 29.8% on three-pointers this year. 

Why New Mexico will beat Fresno State

• Fresno State has lost each of its last six games against the Mountain West Conference at Save Mart Center.
• New Mexico has won each of its last six games against Conference opponents.
• New Mexico has won the first half in each of its last eight games against Conference opponents.

New Mexico vs Fresno State Prediction 

Fresno State comes into this matchup really struggling this season and they have lost seven of their last eight games. The Bulldogs only have wins over San Diego, Long Beach State, Prairie View, and Sacramento State, but they will be at home for this contest. New Mexico has won five of their last six games, including an 83-77 win in their first conference game against San Jose State. 

The Lobos have played very well so far this season and they are scoring 86.2 points per game, which has covered up for some poor defensive play. Fresno State is shooting just 39.9% from the field and they have been very bad on defense, as they are allowing 80.2 points per game this year. The Bulldogs have allowed 86+ points in three of their last four games and I think New Mexico is going to have a huge day offensively. Take the Lobos on the road here.