Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Grambling State vs New Mexico NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Albuquerque.
Grambling State vs New Mexico Prediction
Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Lobos. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on MWN, and it's hosted by the Lobos at The Pit in Albuquerque, NM. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have New Mexico as the -18.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 150 points.
Grambling State vs. New Mexico Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Grambling State Tigers at New Mexico Lobos
- Where: Albuquerque at The Pit
- Date: Thursday, November 21st
- Betting Odds NMX -18.5, GRMBST +1350 | NMX -4416 O/U 150
Tigers Preview: Can Grambling State Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?
Grambling State Tigers Recent Game/Games
Grambling State faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 11th, as they went on the road to take on the Florida Gators. The Tigers, who were +26 point underdogs, lost 86-62 but managed to cover the spread.
After trailing 43-28 at halftime, Grambling State scored 34 points in the 2nd half but allowed 43. The game’s total points of 148 fell just short of the 150.5 O/U line.
Tigers Offense Breakdown
Grambling State managed just 62 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 2 of 12 attempts for a 16.7% success rate, resulting in an effective field goal percentage of 44.4%.
At the free-throw line, the Tigers connected on 82.4% of their shots, going 14 for 17. Kintavious Dozier led the way with 19 points, shooting 63.6% overall, while Antwan Burnett added 16 points, hitting 54.5% of his shots.
Tigers Team Defense
Grambling State's defense struggled, giving up 86 points on 45% shooting from the field. The Tigers allowed their opponent to hit 53% of their two-point attempts, going 22/41.
From beyond the arc, Grambling State held their opponent to 30% shooting, with 7 made threes on 23 attempts. However, they sent them to the line 26 times, where they converted 21 free throws at an 80% rate. The Tigers also gave up 17 offensive rebounds.
Lobos Preview: Can New Mexico Grab a Win at Home?
New Mexico Lobos Recent Game
The Lobos fell 85-71 to St. John's on Sunday, November 17th, in an away game. Entering as +7 point underdogs, New Mexico not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
New Mexico trailed 40-29 at halftime and couldn't close the gap, scoring 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45. The game’s total points of 156 fell short of the O/U line of 162.
Lobos Offense Breakdown
In their last game, the Lobos put up 71 points, shooting 43.8% from the field and 44.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 18 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, though they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 7 of 18 attempts for 38.9%.
RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 21 points and 11 rebounds, adding 7 assists. Mustapha Amzil and Nelly Junior Joseph each contributed 16 points, with Amzil hitting 4 of 7 from deep. The Lobos also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists as a team.
Lobos Team Defense
New Mexico's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 60% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 30 of 50 shots.
From beyond the arc, New Mexico held their opponent to 22% shooting, as they made just 4 of 18 three-point attempts. However, the Lobos also sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 13 of those attempts. New Mexico also gave up 22 offensive rebounds.
Tigers vs Lobos Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across the Tigers last ten road games, the team averaged 71 points per game while allowing 73. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 7-3, while going 6-4 straight-up.
- In their last ten games at home, the Lobos have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 77 points per game in this stretch.
- The last ten games that Grambling State was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 8-2 while going 6-4 straight up.
- Although the Lobos have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-2.
Grambling State vs New Mexico Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Grambling State +18.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.