New Mexico Lobos vs San José State Spartans 2/17/2023 Odds, Best Picks and Previews
On Sunday at 4:00 PM ET, the New Mexico Lobos (11-15) will face off against the San José State Spartans (7-19) in a Mountain West Conference showdown at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San José. The Lobos will be looking to bounce back from a 15-point loss to Colorado State on Thursday, which has dropped their overall standing to four games below the .500 mark. Before their defeat, New Mexico had been on a three-game winning streak, securing victories over Air Force, Northern New Mexico, and Wyoming. However, their recent loss to the Rams on February 17th saw them slip to 9th place with a 3-9 record in the MWC. The Lobos have struggled on the road this season, with just two wins out of eight games away from home.
In their previous game, New Mexico took a 42-40 lead over Colorado State at halftime. However, the Lobos were unable to maintain their momentum in the second half, allowing the Rams to go on a 43-point rally and ultimately leading to their 68-83 defeat. Jay Allen-Tovar and Jamal Mashburn Jr. both led the scoring for New Mexico, each contributing 17 points to the effort. Looking at the season stats, Jamal Mashburn Jr. has been the top scorer for the Lobos with an average of 17.9 ppg. Jaelen House is the second leading scorer, with an average of 17.2 points per game, and also leads the team in assists with an average of 4.8 per game. Jay Allen-Tovar has been a key player on the boards, averaging 5.0 rebounds per game. The Lobos average 76.2 ppg, with three players having a double-figure average scoring record this season.
- New Mexico is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 matches with San Jose State.
- The New Mexico Lobos are 15-5 SU in their last 20 outings with the Lobos.
- The total went OVER in 5 of the Lobos’ last 6 games on the road.
New Mexico Lobos vs San José State Spartans 2/17/2023 Odds, Best Picks and Previews
The San José State Spartans have yet to secure a win in the Mountain West Conference this season. The team has been struggling after a 14-game losing streak, including a recent 30-point loss to the Nevada Wolf Pack on February 17. With an overall standing of 7-19, the Spartans have fallen to the bottom of the conference at 0-14, and have only managed to win 6 out of 14 games at home.
In their last game, the Spartans were unable to overcome an 18-point lead by the Wolf Pack, resulting in a 30-point blowout loss with a final score of 60-90. Despite the loss, Guard Myron Amey Jr. led the team in scoring with 16 points, while Guard Alvaro Cardenas Torre added 13 points to the effort. Guard Omari Moore is the leading scorer for the Spartans, averaging 12.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game. Meanwhile, Myron Amey Jr. is the second-highest scorer for the team, with an average of 8.9 points per game. On average, San José State scores 65.3 points per game, with a field goal percentage of 42.6% and a 3-point percentage of 36.2%.
- The total stayed UNDER in 13 of San Jose State’s last 18 matches with New Mexico.
- The San Jose State Spartans are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games at home.
- The Spartans are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games at home against the Lobos.
New Mexico Lobos vs. San José State Spartans. The NCAAB Pick for this outing is the New Mexico Lobos. In their previous matchup on January 28, the Lobos convincingly defeated the Spartans by a score of 86-70. On Sunday, as they take to the road once again, New Mexico is poised to repeat that victory and secure their third road win of the season. The Lobos boast a potent offense that averages an impressive 76.2 points per game on a 44.5% field goal percentage, and San José State’s defense, which has allowed an average of 73.4 points per game, is ill-equipped to stifle the Lobos’ scoring prowess. As such, it is predicted that the New Mexico Lobos will emerge victorious once again, with a final score of 80-71.
NCAAB Starting Time: 4:00 PM ET
Location: Provident Credit Union Event Center in San José, CA
Date: Sunday, February 20, 2022
TV: CBS Sports Network
NCAAB Odds/Point Spread: New Mexico Lobos -6.5
NCAAB Totals: 149.5
