Boise State vs New Mexico Prediction 1/17/25 College Basketball Picks
New Mexico (14-4) vs Boise State (13-5)
Game Info: Friday, January 17, 2025 at 11:00 pm (The Pit)
Betting Odds: New Mexico -3.5 -- Over/Under: 152 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: FS1
The Boise State Broncos are visiting the New Mexico Lobos on Friday, January 17th at The Pit. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Boise State Broncos vs New Mexico Lobos Prediction. We will examine:
The New Mexico Lobos' recent form and player performance
The Boise State Broncos' recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the New Mexico Lobos
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Boise State Broncos
Recent betting trends in games played between Boise State Broncos and New Mexico Lobos A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Boise State Broncos vs New Mexico Lobos game
New Mexico Lobos Preview
The New Mexico Lobos have a 14-4 record this season and are sitting in second place in the Mountain West. New Mexico is coming off a 70-71 loss to San Jose State. The Lobos are 8-9 against the spread, and 9-8 in over/under while having a 9-1 home record.
Offensively, New Mexico is averaging 83.2 points per game, which is 30th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 73.1 points per game (235th). The Lobos shoot 45.4% from the field (156th) and 34% from beyond the arc (177th). The Lobos shoot 68.2% from the free-throw line (287th) and are grabbing 40.1 rebounds per game (28th).
Donovan Dent leads New Mexico in scoring with an average of 19 points and a team-high 6.7 assists, while Mustapha Amzil adds 13.2 points and 5.9 rebounds.
Boise State Broncos Preview
The Boise State Broncos have a 13-5 record this season and are sitting in third place in the Mountain West. Boise State is coming off a 96-55 win over Wyoming. The Broncos are 8-9 against the spread, and 11-6 in over/under, while having a 2-2 road record
Offensively, Boise State is averaging 78.7 points per game, which ranks 93rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 66.1 points per game (51st). The Broncos shoot 48% from the field (55th) and 32.8% from beyond the arc (241st). The Broncos shoot 77.6% from the free-throw line (26th) and are grabbing 37.6 rebounds per game (104th).
Tyson Degenhart leads Boise State in scoring, with an average of 17.7 points and 5.9 rebounds, while Andrew Meadow adds 12.4 points and 4.9 rebounds. Boise State will take on Colorado State, Nevada, and Fresno State after this game.
Why the New Mexico Lobos will win
- New Mexico has won 10 of its last 11 games at The Pit.
- Boise State has lost four of its last five games at The Pit following a home win.
- New Mexico has won the first half in 17 of its last 20 night games at The Pit against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Boise State Broncos will win
- Boise State has won each of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Boise State has won the first half in each of its last seven night games.
Boise State Broncos vs New Mexico Lobos Prediction
Boise State is 7-2 in their last 9 meetings against New Mexico, and are 7-2-1 against the spread in their last 10 meetings. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, New Mexico won 76-66 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.
In this Boise State Broncos vs New Mexico Lobos Prediction, New Mexico is coming as -3.5 home favorites. The Lobos are just 2-2 against the spread in their last 4 games at home, while the Broncos are 7-2 in their last 9 games and 4-1 against the spread, having covered the spread in their last two road games. The Broncos have a superior defense and field goal percentage, and I totally expect them to keep this one close. Take the Boise State Broncos and lay the points on the road.
Nikos’s Pick Boise State Broncos +3.5
AUTHOR: Nikos Lagouretos
