Fresno State Bulldogs vs New Mexico Lobos Matchup

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

Fresno State vs New Mexico Prediction

Betting on today's Bulldogs and Lobos game? Catch the action at The Pit in Albuquerque, NM, as the Lobos hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on CBSS. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 162.5 points, and New Mexico is favored by -20.5 to win at home against Fresno State.

Fresno State vs. New Mexico Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Fresno State Bulldogs at New Mexico Lobos
Where: Albuquerque at The Pit
Date: Monday, January 20th
Betting Odds NMX -20.5, FREST +1225 | NMX -4416 O/U 162.5

Bulldogs Preview: Can the Bulldogs Pull Off a Road Win?

Fresno State Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Fresno State improved to 5-13 on the season with a 74-65 win over Air Force on Friday, January 17th. Playing at home, the Bulldogs entered the game as -4.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 139, just under the O/U line of 141.5.

Fresno State took control early, leading 41-24 at halftime. While they scored 33 points in the 2nd half, they allowed Air Force to score 41, making the game closer than the first half suggested.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Fresno State put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. They hit 63.3% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 27.8% of their threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.2%.

The Bulldogs were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 21 of 23 attempts for 91.3%. They had just 4 offensive rebounds and 7 assists. Zaon Collins led the way with 23 points, shooting 63.6% overall and 50% from three.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Fresno State's defense gave up 65 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts (19/30).

From beyond the arc, Fresno State held their opponent to 27% shooting, as they went 5/18 from three-point range. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 91% (21/23). Fresno State limited second-chance opportunities by giving up just 4 offensive rebounds.

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

New Mexico Lobos Recent Game/Games

New Mexico improved to 14-4 on the season with an 84-65 win over Boise State on Friday. The Lobos, who were -3.5 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points ended at 149, just under the O/U line of 152.5.

New Mexico dominated early, leading 48-21 at halftime. However, they allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36, showing some defensive lapses after the break.

Lobos Offense Breakdown

The Lobos put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 54.4% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. They were 7-for-15 from three-point range, hitting 46.7%, and perfect at the free-throw line, going 15-for-15.

New Mexico recorded 22 assists, with Donovan Dent dishing out 7. Dent also contributed 16 points, matching Nelly Junior Joseph's team-high. Tru Washington added 13 points, hitting 5 of 8 shots, including 1-for-1 from deep.

Lobos Team Defense

New Mexico's defense gave up 65 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 54% from the field. The Lobos allowed 31 made baskets on 57 attempts.

From two-point range, New Mexico's defense allowed 24 made shots on 42 attempts, a 57% success rate. Opponents also shot 46% from three, hitting 7 of 15 attempts. The Lobos sent their opponents to the line 15 times, and they made all their free throws. New Mexico limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 3.

Bulldogs vs Lobos Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, Fresno State has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 71 per game. The team went 0-5 overall in these games.
Although New Mexico has a straight up record of 2-1 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs. the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 78 points per game in these games.
The last ten games that Fresno State was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 0-10 straight up.
The Lobos have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.