The New Mexico Lobos (20-7, 7-7 Mountain West) face the Boise State Broncos (21-6, 11-3) in Extra Mile Arena Wednesday at 10:30 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the New Mexico vs. Boise State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
New Mexico won 81-79 in overtime at home against Boise State on Jan. 20,' barely covered the 2.5-point spread as the Over 146.5 was the correct side. This game should not be as close though, as Boise State is 12-1 at home' while New Mexico is 5-4 on the road.
After being the last remaining undefeated team in the nation, the Lobos have fallen back since entering Mountain West conference play. With 7 losses in 14 games, New Mexico needs to gather some victories heading into the conference tournament. A win Wednesday against a good Boise State team would go a long way for confidence in the Lobos locker room.
New Mexico will need its 17th-ranked offense (81.1 points per game) to step up against the 20th-ranked Boise State defense (62.1 PPG). The side of the ball able to set the pace will win the game.