San Diego State Aztecs (22-5) vs. New Mexico Lobos (20-8)
Week 16 of the 2022-23 NCAA men’s basketball season is in full swing on Saturday, February 25, 2023, as the San Diego State Aztecs take on the New Mexico Lobos in this Mountain West Conference clash at The Pit in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
New Mexico won the first contest between these teams, winning 76-67 in San Diego on January 14. They were eight-point underdogs and that contest with the total set at 147.0. Neither the line nor the total was available at the time this preview was written.
The San Diego State Aztecs (22-5, 12-13-1 ATS) crushed the Colorado State Rams on Tuesday, 77-58. It was the fifth straight victory for the team and their 15th in the last 17 contests. That moved San Diego State to 13-2 in the conference, holding a 1.0 game advantage over Boise State. San Diego State is 7-1 on the road this season and are 8-2-0 ATS in their last 10.
The Aztecs jumped out to a 15-point halftime lead before going on to the 19-point victory. The Aztecs shot 48.1% from the field in the game, and were 19-23 from the free-throw line, making 12 more free-throw attempts than the Rams. Five different players scored in double digits for San Diego State, led by Matt Bradley who had 13 points.
Mensah on the big screen ??
Nathan Mensah's dunk was a part of SC's Top 10 last night coming in at No. 5.#TheTimeIsNow pic.twitter.com/fjuFBtcMba
— San Diego State Men's Basketball (@Aztec_MBB) February 22, 2023
San Diego State is ranked 16th in the KenPom rankings. They are averaging 113.0 points per 100 possessions (46) and are 16th in points allowed per 100 possessions (93.4). While this is a well-rounded San Diego team, it is their defense that is leading the club, as they are allowing 64.6 points per game (47th) 42.3% shooting (92nd). Opponents are averaging 64.0 points and 42.6% shooting against the Aztecs in the conference.
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