The Boise State Broncos (15-4, 5-1 MWC) face the New Mexico Lobos (17-2, 4-2) at The Pit on Friday. Tip-off is at 11 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Boise State vs. New Mexico odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Boise State has won its last 5 conference games following a loss to Nevada in its Mountain West opener on Dec. 28. Four of those 5 games, including a 77-62 revenge win over Nevada on Tuesday, have been by at least 15 points. The Broncos currently lead the MWC.
New Mexico started the season with 12 wins out of conference before starting the Mountain West slate with 2 losses in its first 6 contests. The Lobos are 5-1 against the spread (ATS) at home.
This will be a matchup of strengths as Boise State allows 60.6 points per game (15th) while New Mexico averages 81.9 points (16th). The team who can dictate the pace will come out victorious.
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Boise State at New Mexico odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:11 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Boise State +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | New Mexico -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Boise State +3.5 (-115) | New Mexico -3.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 145.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Boise State at New Mexico picks and predictions
Prediction
Boise State 73, New Mexico 71
Moneyline
BET BOISE STATE (+130).
New Mexico is good at The Pit — its 12-1 record there shows this. However, Boise State has been drilling its opponents since entering conference play.
With 5 wins in conference and 4 of them coming by at least 15 points, the Broncos are using their defense to rack up wins. The Lobos, despite averaging 81.9 points, will find it difficult to score and the Broncos will win outright.
Against the spread
BOISE STATE +3.5 (-115) is a fine wager if you want some insurance and don’t want to take the moneyline.
The Broncos are leading the Mountain West and will be highly-motivated against the 2nd place Lobos. New Mexico used a hot start to the season to get up to No. 22 in the Jan. 2 USA Today Sports Coaches Poll. The Lobos have lost 2 of their last 5 games since and have fallen out of the top 25. New Mexico is still a solid team, but Boise State and its 5-game win streak will hand the Lobos their 3rd loss in conference play.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 145.5 (-105).
Boise State allows just 60.6 points per game (15th) and New Mexico will find points hard to come by despite its scoring prowess. The Broncos will need to put up their fair share of points to emerge victorious, but their defense will hold the Lobos down and this game will hit the Under.
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