New Mexico Lobos vs UCLA Bruins Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our UCLA vs New Mexico NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Henderson.

UCLA vs New Mexico Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bruins and Lobos. The game is starting at 11:00 ET on None, and it's hosted by the Lobos at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson, NV. Get ready to place your bets! UCLA is favored by -6 in this non-conference contest against New Mexico. The game's over/under currently sits at 151 points.

UCLA vs. New Mexico Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UCLA Bruins at New Mexico Lobos
Where: Henderson at Lee's Family Forum
Date: Friday, November 8th
Betting Odds UCLA -6, UCLA -252 | NMX +202 O/U 151

Bruins Preview: Does UCLA Have a Shot at a Road Win?

UCLA opened their season with an 85-50 win over Rider on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Bruins entered the game as -21.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 135, just under the O/U line of 139.

UCLA led 41-23 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while holding Rider to 27.

Bruins Offense Breakdown

UCLA put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 52.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60%. They were dominant inside, hitting 66.7% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.5% from beyond the arc, going 10-for-29 from three-point range.

The Bruins dished out 21 assists and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, though they struggled at the free-throw line, shooting just 58.3%. Tyler Bilodeau led the team with 18 points, while T.J. Weeks Jr. added 15, hitting 4-of-7 from three-point range.

Bruins Team Defense

Despite giving up 50 points, UCLA's defense allowed the opponent to shoot 52% from the field, including 66% on two-point attempts. The Bruins also sent them to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 7 of those opportunities.

UCLA's defense managed to hold the opponent to 34% shooting from beyond the arc, with 10 made threes on 29 attempts. The Bruins also gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.

Lobos Preview: Does New Mexico Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

New Mexico Lobos Recent Game/Games

New Mexico opened their season with a 91-84 home win over Nicholls on Monday. The Lobos were -18.5 point favorites going into the game, but they did not cover the spread. The game’s total points of 175 exceeded the over/under line of 151.5.

New Mexico led 48-43 at halftime and continued to outpace Nicholls in the second half, scoring 43 points while allowing 41.

Lobos Offense Breakdown

New Mexico put up 91 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42%, with a rough 19.4% from beyond the arc, hitting only 7 of 36 attempts.

Nelly Junior Joseph led the way with 28 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. Robert Brown III added 23 points, knocking down 6 of 12 threes, while Donovan Dent dished out 11 assists.

Lobos Team Defense

New Mexico's defense gave up 84 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 38% from the field on 81 attempts. The Lobos allowed 53% shooting on two-pointers, as the other team went 24/45 from inside the arc.

From three-point range, New Mexico held their opponent to just 19% shooting, with 7 made threes on 36 attempts. The Lobos also sent the other team to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 22 for 68%. New Mexico gave up 18 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bruins vs Lobos Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last five road games, UCLA has an ATS record of just 2-2-1. However, their overall record was 2-3 while averaging 70 points per game.
In their last ten games at home, the Lobos have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 7-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 78 points per game in these contests.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, New Mexico has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
Through their last five games as the favorite, the Bruins have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.