VCU vs New Mexico Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/18/24

In this article, we will formulate a VCU vs New Mexico prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 18th at The Pit in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

VCU Rams Betting Preview

The VCU Rams are 9-2 this season after they defeated Colorado State by a score of 76-68 in their last game. VCU led 33-32 at the half and they scored 43 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Rams shot 43.9% from the field, 36.7% on three-pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. Joe Bamisile led VCU with 25 points and nine rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Rams won four games in a row against Penn, Georgia Southern, Elizabeth, and Miami. VCU has scored 77.1 points per game and they have allowed 59 points per game, while also averaging 38.4 rebounds and 15.4 assists per game this season. Joe Bamisile is averaging 17.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while VCU is shooting 44.5% from the field, 71.4% on free throws, and 32.1% on three-pointers this year. VCU will face William & Mary following this one.

New Mexico Lobos Betting Preview

The New Mexico Lobos are 8-3 this year after they defeated W New Mexico by a score of 122-70 in their last game. New Mexico led 60-37 at halftime and added 62 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Lobos shot 60.3% from the field, 50% on three-pointers, and 82.4% on free throws in the game. Jovan Milicevic led New Mexico with 21 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Lobos lost to New Mexico State by a score of 89-83 but did beat San Jose State and USC before that. New Mexico has scored 87.8 points per game and they have allowed 75.8 points per game, while also averaging 39.9 rebounds and 18.8 assists per game this season. Donovan Dent is averaging 17.7 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game, while New Mexico is shooting 46.3% from the field, 66.9% on free throws, and 36.7% on three-pointers this year. 

Why VCU will beat New Mexico 

• VCU has won seven of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

VCU vs New Mexico Prediction 

VCU comes into this matchup on a five-game winning streak and their two losses have been against Nevada and Seton Hall. The Rams are only shooting 44.5% from the field, but they are allowing just 59 points per game on defense. New Mexico has won three of their last four games, but they did just allow 89 points in a loss to New Mexico State. I really like how VCU plays defensively and I think that will give them an edge. Take the points with the Rams. 

David Racey's Pick: VCU +2.5