New Mexico (25-6) vs San José State (15-18)
Game Info: Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 3:00 pm (Thomas & Mack Center)
Betting Odds: New Mexico -14.5 -- Over/Under: 150.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: CBSSN
The San Jose State Spartans and New Mexico Lobos meet Thursday in the college basketball MWC Quarterfinal at the Thomas & Mack Center. Here’s a San Jose State vs New Mexico Prediction. This article will include a San Jose State vs New Mexico Pick.
San Jose State Spartans Betting Preview
The San Jose State Spartans recently played Colorado State, Fresno State, and Wyoming. San Jose State hasn’t won three straight games since December.
The San Jose State Spartans are averaging 73 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 74.1 points on 46 percent shooting. Josh Uduje is averaging 16.6 points and 1.5 assists, while Will McClendon is averaging 12 points and 3.3 rebounds. Latrell Davis is the third double-digit scorer and Donavan Yap is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The San Jose State Spartans are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 73.5 percent from the free throw line. The San Jose State Spartans are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.4 rebounds per game.
New Mexico Lobos Betting Preview
The New Mexico Lobos recently beat Air Force, Nevada, and UNLV. New Mexico is 18-3 since December 14.
The New Mexico Lobos are averaging 82.3 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 71.3 points on 43 percent shooting. Donovan Dent is averaging 20.4 points and 2.4 rebounds, while Nelly Junior Joseph is averaging 13.8 points and 11.1 rebounds. Mustapha Amzil is the third double-digit scorer and Tru Washington is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The New Mexico Lobos are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 69.1 percent from the free throw line. The New Mexico Lobos are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.5 rebounds per game.
Why the New Mexico Lobos will win
- New Mexico has won each of its last 10 day games against Conference opponents.
- San Jose State has lost 10 of its last 12 day games against the Mountain West Conference at Thomas & Mack Center.
- San Jose State has lost the first half in 11 of its last 13 games against Conference opponents at neutral venues.
Why the San Jose State Spartans will win
- San Jose State has won each of its last five day games against the Mountain West Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of San Jose State's last 12 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue has produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
- Each of New Mexico's last five games against the Mountain West Conference Conference at Thomas & Mack Center have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- New Mexico ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (15.4).
- New Mexico ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.2).
San Jose State vs New Mexico Injury Report
Will McClendon is questionable for San Jose State due to a knee injury. New Mexico will be without Shane Douma-Sanchez due to a shoulder injury.
San Jose State vs New Mexico Prediction
New Mexico is obviously the better team with the rest advantage but despite all of that winning the Lobos are just 15-15 ATS on the season. San Jose State beat New Mexico back in January as a 9.5-point underdog, and the Spartans are 21-9-1 ATS on the season. San Jose State didn’t win a lot this season, but few teams cashed as many tickets. That’s all we care about in this line of work and if it’s not broken don’t fix it. I’ll grab the points with San Jose State.
Randy’s Pick San Jose State Spartans +14.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
