New Mexico vs San Jose State Prediction 1/14/25 College Basketball Picks

The New Mexico Lobos are visiting the San Jose State Spartans on Tuesday, January 14th at the Provident Credit Union Event Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a New Mexico Lobos vs San Jose State Spartans Prediction. We will examine:

The San Jose State Spartans’ recent form and player performance

The New Mexico Lobos’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the San Jose State Spartans

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the New Mexico Lobos

Recent betting trends in games played between New Mexico Lobos and San Jose State Spartans

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the New Mexico Lobos vs San Jose State Spartans game

San Jose State Spartans Preview

The San Jose State Spartans have an 8-10 record this season and are sitting in the 9th place in the Mountain West. San Jose is coming off a 69-62 win over Air Force. The Spartans are 12-4 against the spread, and 10-5-1 in over/under while having a 3-5 home record

Offensively, San Jose State is averaging 75.8 points per game, which ranks 168th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 73.1 points per game (234th). The Spartans shoot 46.1% from the field (130th) and 33.9% from beyond the arc (177th). The Spartans shoot 76.9% from the free-throw line (39th) and are grabbing 34.8 rebounds per game (254th).

Josh Uduje leads San Jose State in scoring with an average of 16.7 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Will McClendon adds 13.2 points and 2.8 rebounds.

New Mexico Lobos Preview

The New Mexico Lobos have a 14-3 record this season and are sitting in second place in the Mountain West. New Mexico is coming off a 62-48 win over San Diego State. The Lobos are 8-8 against the spread, and 9-7 in over/under, while having a 3-1 home record.

Offensively, New Mexico is averaging 84 points per game, which is 23rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 73.2 points per game (235th). The Lobos shoot 45.7% from the field (148th) and 34.6% from beyond the arc (143rd). The Lobos shoot 68.2% from the free-throw line (287th) and are grabbing 40.2 rebounds per game (25th).

Donovan Dent leads New Mexico in scoring with an average of 19.1 points and a team-high 6.8 assists, while Mustapha Amzil adds 13.5 points and 6.1 rebounds.

Why the San Jose State Spartans will win

• San Jose State has won six of its last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• San Jose State has won the first half in each of its last four night games at Provident Credit Union Event Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the New Mexico Lobos will win

• New Mexico has won each of its last 10 games against the Mountain West Conference.
• San Jose State has lost each of its last eight night games against the Mountain West Conference.
• San Jose State has lost the first half in each of its last 13 night games against the Mountain West Conference.

New Mexico Lobos vs San Jose State Spartans Prediction

New Mexico is 8-2 in their last 10 meetings against San Jose State, and are 7-3 against the spread. Over is 3-0 in their 3 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, New Mexico won 83-77 at home, not covering the spread, as the game went over the point total. In this New Mexico Lobos vs San Jose State Spartans Prediction, New Mexico is coming as a -9 road favorites. The Lobos have been playing excellent basketball this season, they are very strong at home and have been red-hot lately, as they are 9-1 in their last 10 games. On the other hand, the Spartans are 1-4 in their last 5 games, so the value here lies with the home team. Take the New Mexico Lobos and lay the points on the road.