Louisiana Tech vs New Mexico State Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/4/25

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and the New Mexico State Aggies meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Pan-American Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Louisiana Tech vs. New Mexico State prediction.

Louisiana Tech Recap

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs come into this game looking to rebound after falling flat in their last game against UTEP thanks to a 70-60 loss to fall to 11-3 on the year. After this game, Louisiana Tech will head home for a game against FIU.

Bulldogs Have Four-Game Win Streak Snapped

Daniel Batcho leads the Bulldogs in scoring with 19.3 PPG along with 6.9 RPG while Amaree Abram has 13.3 PPG with 4.9 RPG and Kaden Cooper has 12.9 PPG with a team-high 8 RPG to lead the Bulldogs on the glass and round out the trio of double-digit scorers for LA Tech so far this season. Al Green’s added 8.6 PPG while Sean Newman Jr. has added 9.8 PPG with a team-high 9.6 APG to lead the Bulldogs in assists so far this season. As a team, Louisiana Tech is averaging 79.1 PPG on 50.2% shooting from the field, 35.9% from three and 75.7% from the foul line so far this season.

Why the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will win

• Louisiana Tech has won 11 of its last 12 day games.
• New Mexico State has lost three of its last four day games.

New Mexico State Recap

The New Mexico State Aggies come into this game looking to build on their 75-71 win over Sam Houston to improve to 8-6 on the year. After this game, New Mexico State will start their road trip with a date against UTEP.

Aggies Win 4th Straight

Christian Cook leads the Aggies in scoring with 15.4 PPG while Peter Filipovity has 11.5 PPG with a team-high 7.3 RPG to lead New Mexico State in rebounding so far this season. Robert Carpenter has 11.3 PPG with 6.6 RPG while Zawdie Jackson has 10.6 PPG with a team-high 4.2 APG to lead the Aggies in the assist department and to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for New Mexico State up to this point in the year. Dionte Bostick has also chipped in 8.5 PPG with 3.2 RPG and a team-high 1.2 SPG as well this season. As a team, New Mexico State is averaging 75.7 PPG on 44% shooting from the field, 34.5% from three and 67.2% from the foul line this season.

Why the New Mexico State Aggies will win

• New Mexico State has won 14 of its last 15 games at Pan American Center following a home win.
• Louisiana Tech has lost three of its last four games against the Conference USA.

Total Points Facts

• Four of Louisiana Tech’s last five road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 130 or fewer points.
• Four of New Mexico State’s last five games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 141+ points.

Louisiana Tech vs. New Mexico State Prediction

I’m on New Mexico State here. I just think that the Aggies at home are a tough out and I really didn’t like what I saw from LA Tech, struggling against UTEP in their last game. The Aggies play some sound defense and despite the Bulldogs being the much better offensive team here, this game is still around a possession, telling me everything I need to know. Give me New Mexico State and the points.