New Mexico at Utah State College Basketball Parlay 1/31/2018

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Dee Glen Smith Spectrum

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The New Mexico Lobos head to Dee Glen Smith Spectrum to take on the Utah State Aggies on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Utah State as 2 point favorites.

New Mexico comes into this game with an overall record of 11-11. They currently have a point differential of 4.6 as they are averaging 79.4 points per game while giving up 74.8 per contest. Utah State has an overall mark of 12-11. They are averaging 73.3 points per contest and giving up 71.2, which is a point differential of 2.1.

Valuable New Mexico Lobos Betting Trends

The New Mexico Lobos are 11-8 against the spread this season

The New Mexico Lobos are 9-10 against the over/under this year

Important Utah State Aggies Betting Trends

The Utah State Aggies are 10-10 against the spread this season

The Utah State Aggies are 8-12 against the over/under this year

Key New Mexico Lobos Injuries

01/13/18 F Sam Logwood Shoulder is out indefinitely

Key Utah State Aggies Injuries

11/05/17 C Norbert Janicek Knee is out for season
01/30/18 F Alexis Dargenton Ankle is "?" Wednesday vs New Mexico
01/17/18 G Brock Miller Nose is out for season
01/17/18 C Klay Stall Back is out for season
01/10/18 G Julion Pearre Ankle is out indefinitely

Player Spotlight

Anthony Mathis averages 11.4 points per contest in 20.2 minutes per game this year. He averages 0.8 assists per game and 2.1 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 47% for the season while his free throw percentage is 83%. Antino Jackson averages 10.5 points per contest while playing 23.3 minutes per night this year. He grabs 2 rebounds per contest and distributes 4.1 assists per game. His FG percentage is 51% while his free throw percentage is 72%.

Player Spotlight

Koby McEwan averages 14.3 points per game this year and he sees the court an average of 31.3 minutes per game. He also hauls in 4.9 rebounds per game and dishes 2.9 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 38% and his free throw percentage is 72%. Sam Merrill scores 15.6 points per contest while playing 35.1 minutes per game this season. He hauls in 3.5 rebounds per contest and has 3.3 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 51% and his free throw percentage is at 82%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Lobos allow 74.8 points per contest which is 247th in Division 1. They also surrender a 47% shooting percentage and a 37% average from 3-point range, ranking them 317th and 286th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 37.6 rebounds a game which ranks 290th, and they allow 13.5 assists per game which puts them in 188th place in the country. They force 17.0 turnovers per game which ranks them 340th in the nation. New Mexico averages 79.4 points per contest this year, which is 57th in D-1. Their average scoring margin is 4.6 and their shooting percentage is 43% as a unit, which has them ranked 257th. From 3-point territory they shoot 36%, which is good for 131st in college basketball. They average 32.9 boards per contest and 16.1 assists per game, which ranks them 301st and 48th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 270th with 12.1 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Aggies give up 71.2 points per game, which ranks them 152nd in the country. Their defense surrenders a 44% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 175th and 185th in those defensive statistics. They rank 165th with 13.2 dimes allowed per game and 168th with 34.7 boards surrendered per contest. The Aggies are 93rd in the nation in forcing turnovers with 12.5 per contest this year. Utah State is 209th in Division 1 with 73.3 points per contest this season. They are 150th in the country in shooting at 45%, while their average scoring margin is 2.1. They shoot 36% from beyond the arc, which is good for 134th in D-1. They are 240th in college basketball in rebounding with 34.4 boards per contest and 185th in assists per game with 13.7. The Aggies are 203rd in turnovers per contest with 12.9.

Advanced Statistics

The Lobos are 195th in the country in defensive rating with 102.3, and their offensive rating of 108.6 is ranked 94th. They are 49th in college basketball in pace with 73.2 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 52% is 142nd. As a unit they are 116th in the nation in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 49% of their shot attempts, ranking 7th in D-1. New Mexico is 301st in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.5 times per 100 possessions while forcing 20.4 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 53%, which is 295th in the country.

Advanced Statistics

Utah State is 175th in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16.4 times per 100 possessions while forcing 16 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 50%, which is 168th in Division 1. The Aggies are 213th in the nation in defensive rating with 103.1, and their offensive rating of 106.2 is ranked 135th. They are 251st in D-1 in pace with 68.7 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 53% is 101st. As a unit they are 109th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 45% of their shot attempts, ranking 41st in the country.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take New Mexico +2 and over 152 total points

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