The Boise State Broncos (15-4, 5-1 MWC) face the New Mexico Lobos '(17-2, 4-2) at The Pit on Friday. Tip-off is at 11 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Boise State vs. New Mexico odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Boise State has won its last 5 conference games following a loss to Nevada in its Mountain West opener on Dec. 28. Four of those 5 games, including a 77-62 revenge win over Nevada on Tuesday, have been by at least 15 points. The Broncos currently lead the MWC.
New Mexico started the season with 12 wins out of conference before starting the Mountain West slate with 2 losses in its first 6 contests. The Lobos are 5-1 against the spread (ATS) at home.
This will be a matchup of strengths as Boise State allows 60.6 points per game (15th) while New Mexico averages 81.9 points (16th). The team who can dictate the pace will come out victorious.