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Mountain West Tournament: New Mexico vs. San Diego State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s New Mexico vs. San Diego State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New Mexico Lobos (25-9) and San Diego State Aztecs (24-9) meet in the Mountain West Conference Tournament Championship Game Saturday at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the New Mexico vs. San Diego State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The 6th-seeded Lobos have scored 3 straight wins over Air Force, Boise State and Colorado State while going 3-0 against the spread (ATS) with 3 straight Under results in this tournament. It’s a stark contrast to the way UNM finished the regular season, as it was just 1-3 straight up (SU) in the final 4 games while covering only 2 of the final 6 regular-season games.

The 5th-seeded Aztecs, the defending national runner-up, topped UNLV and Utah State to get back to the final. San Diego State has split the spread while cashing the Over in the 2 tournament games.

These teams split the regular-season series, with New Mexico winning 88-70 in The Pit in ABQ Jan. 13, cashing as a 3.5-point favorite. San Diego State won at Viejas Arena Feb. 16 to cover as a 6-point favorite. The Over cashed in both meetings.

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New Mexico vs. San Diego State odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:55 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): New Mexico +112 (bet $100 to win $112) | San Diego State -134 (bet $134 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: New Mexico +2.5 (-115) | San Diego State -2.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 141.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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New Mexico vs. San Diego State picks and predictions

Prediction

San Diego State 72, New Mexico 66

Moneyline

SAN DIEGO STATE (-134) isn’t priced out of line if you want to pick a winner and not worry about the points.

The Aztecs can tap into the experience of last season’s run to the national title game to get them through. While New Mexico (+112) has played well in this tourney, it struggled down the stretch of the regular season. San Diego State is the team with more experience, and a little more balance.

Against the spread

SAN DIEGO STATE -2.5 (-105) is a solid play laying the little bit of points.

The Aztecs halted a 4-game ATS skid with the win and cover over Utah State Friday. There is risk here, but they have owned New Mexico State +2.5 (-115) over the years, going 6-3-1 ATS in the past 10 meetings in this series.

The last time these teams met, the Aztecs hammered the Lobos by 11. Look for San Diego State to keep up the good word, claim the conference tournament title, and get ready for another run in the NCAA Tournament.

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Over/Under

UNDER 141.5 (-110) is a solid play in this MWC title game.

The Lobos have gone 3-for-3 in this tourney, relying heavily upon defense to get the job done. New Mexico has allowed 62.3 PPG in the 3 games in Vegas.

The Aztecs have allowed 70.5 PPG in the 2 tourney wins, and the Under is 6-4 across the past 10 games dating back to Feb. 9. The Under has hit in 4 of the past 6 meetings in this series, too.

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How Can Boise State Win The Mountain West Championship?

Breaking down Boise State’s path to a Mountain West Championship.

How Can Boise State Win The Mountain West Championship?

Boise State Looking To Repeat

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The first game will be Thursday

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No. 2 Boise State will look to repeat as the Mountain West Tournament champions.

As the No. 2 seed in the Mountain West Tournament, Boise State will have a first-round bye and will play on Thursday. Boise State will await the winner of No. 7 UNLV vs. No. 10 Air Force.

To reach the Mountain West Conference Championship Game, Boise State will have to win two games on Thursday and Friday. With wins in the next two games, Boise State will have a chance to win back-to-back Mountain West Championships on Saturday.

On Tuesday, Boise State pulled off a 66-60 win over San Diego State. That win helped Boise State clinch a spot as the No. 2 seed in the conference tournament.

In Saturday’s regular season finale against Utah State, Boise State was unable to enter the postseason on a two-game winning streak. Utah State outmatched Boise State 86-73 in Logan, Utah.

For this week’s tournament, Boise State will have to move past the most recent loss to Utah State and prepare for a potential rematch in the conference semifinals on Friday. In the Utah State loss, Chibuzo Agbo led the way for the Broncos with 18 points. Three other Broncos had double-digit scoring totals in the road loss.

Boise State’s bench had 10 points against the Aggies. If Boise State wants to win the conference tournament, the bench will need to help out the starting five.

It will be key for Boise State to not look ahead and focus on Thursday’s matchup against UNLV or Air Force. Boise State went 3-0 against UNLV and Air Force during the regular season. The success against those two programs in the regular season will help Boise State win a second-round matchup.

If Boise State takes care of business on Thursday, Friday’s semifinal matchup will be against either No. 3 Utah State, No. 6 New Mexico, or No. 11 Wyoming.

Boise State’s offense will need consistent scoring throughout the conference tournament to ensure a bid to the NCAA Tournament.

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Boise State vs. San Diego State: Championship Game Preview 

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Boise State is in unfamiliar territory, San Diego State is not. Both are primed and focused to secure the cherry on top of a super competitive Mountain West season. 

WHO: Boise State (26-7, 17-3 in the MWC) vs. San Diego state (23-7, 13-4 in the MWC)

WHEN: Saturday 12th, 4:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM PT

WHERE: Thomas & Mack Center

TV:  CBS

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SERIES RECORD: San Diego State leads all time series 9-17

The Mountain West Regular Season Champions Boise State are striving for a sweep of conference hardware. With last night’s 68-61 semifinal win over the Wyoming Cowboys, the Broncos set a program record of 26 wins and will be heading to their first ever Mountain West Championship game in school history.

In their way is Mountain West championship game juggernaut San Diego State. Who are playing in their fifth consecutive tournament championship game on Saturday, having won six all time. Both squads have been playing for three days straight and have been challenged along the way.

Most recently the Broncos downed Wyoming in a hard fought 7 point win, led by Abu Kigab’s 22 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals Friday night. Kigab came out red hot, scoring the team’s first 15 points along with Serbian big man Mladen Armus who had his a double double with 16 points, 13 rebounds and 4 steals of his own.

San Diego State finds themselves in the championship game again after fending off the Fresno State Bulldogs in the quarterfinals behind 11 points from both Adam Seiko and Chad Baker-Mazara. And lastly last night in their 63-58 win over #2 seed Colorado State. In which Seiko chipped in 10 points and the Aztecs were led by Trey Pulliam, with a team high 11 points.

This Mountain West conference season has been rough for most teams and absolutely entertaining for fans and those covering it alike. Saturday’s championship matchup is the culmination to that great season, both teams would love to climb the ladder, but only one will.

Last Time Out

The Aztecs have dominated won 17 of the total 26 meetings between these two all time. With the majority of those meetings coming in after 2011 when the Broncos joined the Mountain West from the WAC. Boise State secured the sweep of the Aztecs this season.

Both games were displays of just how good each teach is defensively. As the Broncos secured a 42-37 win inside Viejas Arena on January 22nd. Then again a month later on February 22nd keeping the W at home in Boise with a 58-57 over the Aztecs inside ExtraMile Arena. Before this season though, coach Leon Rice and his program lost 6 straight to San Diego State.

Players to Watch:

F-Abu Kigab Boise State

After a shoulder injury that ended Kigab’s postseason early this time last year. The 6-7 Canadian forward decided to return for his extra season of eligibility. Since, he has helped lead this Boise State squad to their first outright conference championship and anchoring one of the toughest defenses in the country. The combo forward posted regular season averages of 14.8 PPG, 5.8 RPG 2.4 APG & 1.3 SPG. Earning Second-Team All-Mountain West honors along with a spot on the All-Defensive Team.

Kigab is all over the floor and makes his money taking tough defensive assignments, attacking the glass and getting to the free throw line while doing it. As the team’s leading scorer he doesn’t need to have the most points every game for Boise State to win, his contributions pile up elsewhere for his team to survive and advance.

G-Matt Bradley San Diego State

Upon transferring from Pac-12 member California last offseason. Opposing coaches in the conference knew the 6-4 220 guard from San Bernadino, California was going to be a problem, and he has lived up to the hype. As the offensive spearhead to this Aztec offense, Bradley posted averages of 17.0 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 2.7 APG & 1.1 SPG in 30 games (All Starts) this season. Earning the Mountain West Newcomer of the Year awards and a First Team All-Mountain West selection.

Bradley’s frame and strength and 6-4 allows him to take his game to multiple positions on the floor. A guard who can knock down the three pointer but also take the ball in and play with his back to the basket. And even though he is the lone double digit scorer for Brian Dutcher’s squad. San Diego State teams rely on top tier defense and high energy to get the job done.

Keys to the Game

For Boise State: Neutralize Matt Bradley, Secure the Basketball and knock down the three.

For San Diego State: Flash that Top-3 nationally ranked defense, Neutralize Abu Kigab, Crash the glass and avoid fouling

Prediction: Boise State 65, San Diego State 64

KenPom ($) has the Aztecs as 1 point favorites and given their recent run of form that makes total sense. In both Boise State wins this season, the Aztec’s biggest offensive weapon was also the kink in their armor. Bradley averaged just 9.5 PPG while shooting an abysmal 26.8% on 7-26 shots from the field. He also failed to get to the charity stripe and capitalize, going just 2-5 in their February loss and failing to shoot any free throws at all in January.

Now, Bradley did have a strong end to the season, averaging 23.8 PPG & 5.3 RPG. Shooting 50.8% from the field and 40.2% from deep. In tournament play he is struggling once again, averaging 6.0 PPG and shooting 28.6%. The Aztecs need him to score to be the difference maker and to find his rhythm for their March Madness run in the coming weeks.

Next Up

The winner of this one will cut down the nets inside The Thomas & Mack Center, receive the conference’s automatic bid and wait to hear their seed tomorrow on Selection Sunday.

Tomorrow’s NCAA Men’s basketball Championship selection show will have Mountain West fans around the country tuned in and eyes glued. As an four-bids are expected to be called. It won’t break the record of five, but it is a huge step in the right direction for the conference.

Larry Muniz covers college basketball as a writer for Mountain West Wire and WAC Hoops Digest. Also as a co-host of the college basketball podcast “Hoops Talk W/Jay & Larry”. He is also a USWBA Member.

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2022 Mountain West Tournament: Boise State vs. Wyoming Preview, How To Watch & More

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Boise State vs. Wyoming: Game Preview 

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Boise State pushing for a Mountain West title sweep, the Wyoming Cowboys 

WHO: Boise State (25-7, 16-3 in the MWC) vs. Wyoming (13-17, 6-12 in the MWC)

WHEN: Friday March 11th, 7:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM PT

WHERE: Thomas & Mack Center

TV:  CBS Sports Network

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Odds: KenPom has Boise State as 2 point favorites

SERIES RECORD: Nevada leads all time series 25-10

The Mountain West Regular Season Champions Boise State are striving for a sweep of conference hardware. After getting much needed rest after a first round bye, the Broncos are ready to fend off a Nevada in the first quarterfinal matchup of the day.

The Broncos ended the regular season with a 71-68 loss against Colorado State in Fort Collins. The Rams were Mountain West Coach of the Year Leon Rice’s kryptonite this season. Being the only team to sweep the Broncos in conference play. Prior to that loss they were on a five game winning streak, including wins against San Diego State and Utah State at home.

Nevada ended the regular season on a four game losing streak. But they managed to overcome a persistent New Mexico squad, to beat the lobos 79-72 in yesterday’s lunch time first round matchup. Coach Alford’s squad was led by redshirt junior guard Grant Sherfield, who poured in 27 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out 5 assists.

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“I thought we did a lot of good things in the paint,” said Nevada head coach Steve Alford. “I thought we handled the backboard the way we wanted to handle it. I thought we made things hard on (Jaelen) House and (Jamal) Mashburn, which is a key. And I really thought we guarded, the first 16 minutes of the second half, I thought was the difference.”

Last Time Out

The last meeting between these two longtime conference mates (Big Sky, MWC & WAC) was on March 1st. The Wolf Pack traveled north to fall 73-67 inside ExtraMile Arena. Led by transfer forward Kenan Blackshear who had a team high 16 points. And thwarted by Abu Kigab who had a game high 23 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists & 3 steals. Boise State swept Nevada this season, which was the first time the Broncos were able to do so since 2016.

Players to Watch:

G-Grant Sherfield-Nevada

Sheffield is an absolute bucket getter in every sense of the phrase. Although inconsistent at times with his shooting touch, the 6-2 combo guard is averaging 18.9 PPG, 6.4 APG & 4.3 RPG. His season long totals earned him Third Team All-Mountain West honors this week along with fellow Wolf Pack backcourt member Desmond Cambridge.

Sherfield is averaging 15.2 field goal attempts a game, with over 10 of those coming from inside the arc. He’s a wide-bodied ball handler who doesn’t mind driving the lane to earn his points. And as we saw against New Mexico, he can influence a game in multiple ways on the court. Going 8-9 from the free throw line while dishing out 5 assists and only being responsible for 2 turnovers. He’ll need some help from either Cambridge or even big man Will Baker if the Wolf Pack are to survive one of the best defenses in the country.

F-Abu Kigab-Boise State

After a shoulder injury that ended Kigab’s postseason early this time last year. The 6-7 Canadian forward decided to return for his extra season of eligibility. Since, he has helped lead this Boise State squad to their first outright conference championship and anchoring one of the toughest defenses in the country. The combo forward posted regular season averages of 14.7 PPG, 5.9 RPG 2.3 APG & 1.2 SPG. Earning Second-Team All-Mountain West honors along with a spot on the All-Defensive Team.

Kigab is all over the floor and makes his money taking tough defensive assignments, attacking the glass and getting to the free throw line while doing it. As the team’s leading scorer he doesn’t need to have the most points every game for Boise State to win, his contributions pile up elsewhere for his team to survive and advance.

Keys to the Game

For Boise State: Flash that Top-20 Ranked Defense, Secure the Basketball and knock down the three.

For Nevada:  Find and take quality shots, Crash the glass and avoid fouling

Prediction: Boise State 70, Nevada 65

I think Nevada has the individual scorers to upset Boise State given the perfect storm. But those scorers don’t exactly score with efficiency in on a consistent basis. So the wrong amount of missed shots or turnovers will surely give the Broncos the W and send them to the semifinals on Friday.

The winner of this one faces the winner of #4 Wyoming & #5 UNLV, set to tip-off at 2:30 PM PT in the Thomas and Mack. They’ll play Friday at 6:30 PM PT on the CBS Sports Network.

Larry Muniz covers college basketball as a writer for Mountain West Wire and WAC Hoops Digest. Also as a co-host of the college basketball podcast “Hoops Talk W/Jay & Larry”. He is also a USWBA Member.

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San Diego State vs Colorado State College Basketball Prediction, Game Preview, Lines, How To Watch

San Diego State vs Colorado State prediction, college basketball game preview, how to watch, lines, and why each team might – or might not – win on Friday.

San Diego State vs Colorado State prediction, college basketball game preview, how to watch: Friday, March 11

San Diego State vs Colorado State Game Preview, Mountain West Tournament How To Watch

Date: Friday, March 11
Game Time: 12:00 am ET
Venue: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NV
How To Watch: CBS Sports Network
Record: San Diego State (22-7), Colorado State (25-4)
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San Diego State vs Fresno State College Basketball Prediction, Game Preview

San Diego State vs Fresno State prediction, college basketball game preview, how to watch, lines, and why each team might – or might not – win on Thursday.

San Diego State vs Fresno State prediction, college basketball game preview, how to watch: Thursday, March 10

San Diego State vs Fresno State Game Preview, Mountain West Tournament How To Watch

Date: Thursday, March 10
Game Time: 11:30 ET
Venue: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NV
How To Watch: CBS Sports Network
Record: San Diego State (21-7), Fresno State (19-12)
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2022 Mountain West Tournament: Boise State vs. Nevada Preview, How To Watch & More

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Boise State vs. Nevada: Game Preview 

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Boise State pushing for Mountain West title sweep, the Nevada Wolf Pack is their first obstacle.

WHO: Boise State (24-7, 15-3 in the MWC) vs. Nevada (13-17, 6-12 in the MWC)

WHEN: Thursday March 10th, 1:00 PM MT, 12:00 PM PT

WHERE: Thomas & Mack Center

TV:  CBS Sports Network

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SERIES RECORD: Nevada leads all time series 51-30

The Mountain West Regular Season Champions Boise State are striving for a sweep of conference hardware. After getting much needed rest after a first round bye, the Broncos are ready to fend off a Nevada in the first quarterfinal matchup of the day.

The Broncos ended the regular season with a 71-68 loss against Colorado State in Fort Collins. The Rams were Mountain West Coach of the Year Leon Rice’s kryptonite this season. Being the only team to sweep the Broncos in conference play. Prior to that loss they were on a five game winning streak, including wins against San Diego State and Utah State at home.

Nevada ended the regular season on a four game losing streak. But they managed to overcome a persistent New Mexico squad, to beat the lobos 79-72 in yesterday’s lunch time first round matchup. Coach Alford’s squad was led by redshirt junior guard Grant Sherfield, who poured in 27 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out 5 assists.

“I thought we did a lot of good things in the paint,” said Nevada head coach Steve Alford. “I thought we handled the backboard the way we wanted to handle it. I thought we made things hard on (Jaelen) House and (Jamal) Mashburn, which is a key. And I really thought we guarded, the first 16 minutes of the second half, I thought was the difference.”

Last Time Out

The last meeting between these two longtime conference mates (Big Sky, MWC & WAC) was on March 1st. The Wolf Pack traveled north to fall 73-67 inside ExtraMile Arena. Led by transfer forward Kenan Blackshear who had a team high 16 points. And thwarted by Abu Kigab who had a game high 23 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists & 3 steals. Boise State swept Nevada this season, which was the first time the Broncos were able to do so since 2016.

Players to Watch:

G-Grant Sherfield-Nevada

Sheffield is an absolute bucket getter in every sense of the phrase. Although inconsistent at times with his shooting touch, the 6-2 combo guard is averaging 18.9 PPG, 6.4 APG & 4.3 RPG. His season long totals earned him Third Team All-Mountain West honors this week along with fellow Wolf Pack backcourt member Desmond Cambridge.

Sherfield is averaging 15.2 field goal attempts a game, with over 10 of those coming from inside the arc. He’s a wide-bodied ball handler who doesn’t mind driving the lane to earn his points. And as we saw against New Mexico, he can influence a game in multiple ways on the court. Going 8-9 from the free throw line while dishing out 5 assists and only being responsible for 2 turnovers. He’ll need some help from either Cambridge or even big man Will Baker if the Wolf Pack are to survive one of the best defenses in the country.

F-Abu Kigab-Boise State

After a shoulder injury that ended Kigab’s postseason early this time last year. The 6-7 Canadian forward decided to return for his extra season of eligibility. Since, he has helped lead this Boise State squad to their first outright conference championship and anchoring one of the toughest defenses in the country. The combo forward posted regular season averages of 14.7 PPG, 5.9 RPG 2.3 APG & 1.2 SPG. Earning Second-Team All-Mountain West honors along with a spot on the All-Defensive Team.

Kigab is all over the floor and makes his money taking tough defensive assignments, attacking the glass and getting to the free throw line while doing it. As the team’s leading scorer he doesn’t need to have the most points every game for Boise State to win, his contributions pile up elsewhere for his team to survive and advance.

Keys to the Game

For Boise State: Flash that Top-20 Ranked Defense, Secure the Basketball and knock down the three.

For Nevada:  Find and take quality shots, Crash the glass and avoid fouling

Prediction: Boise State 70, Nevada 65

I think Nevada has the individual scorers to upset Boise State given the perfect storm. But those scorers don’t exactly score with efficiency in on a consistent basis. So the wrong amount of missed shots or turnovers will surely give the Broncos the W and send them to the semifinals on Friday.

The winner of this one faces the winner of #4 Wyoming & #5 UNLV, set to tip-off at 2:30 PM PT in the Thomas and Mack. They’ll play Friday at 6:30 PM PT on the CBS Sports Network.

Larry Muniz covers college basketball as a writer for Mountain West Wire and WAC Hoops Digest. Also as a co-host of the college basketball podcast “Hoops Talk W/Jay & Larry”. He is also a USWBA Member.

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Colorado State vs Utah State Prediction, Game Preview: Mountain West Tournament

Mountain West Tournament: Colorado State Rams vs Utah State Aggies prediction and college basketball game preview.

Mountain West Tournament: Colorado State Rams vs Utah State Aggies prediction and college basketball game preview.

Colorado State vs Utah State Broadcast

Date: Friday, March 13
Game Time: 12:00 am ET
Venue: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NV
Network: CBS Sports Network

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Why Colorado State Will Win

Colorado State had no real issues getting by Fresno State in the Mountain West Tournament quarterfinals with a 72-62 win. The shooting wasn’t great from the outside, but getting to the rim wasn’t a problem and the defense did its job to keep away any real drama.

On a nice run of six wins in the last seven games, the Rams have hit 50% or better from the field in eight of the last ten – they’re the best-shooting team in the Mountain West.

When they didn’t shoot well n the first game against Utah State, they lost big. When they did shoot well in the rematch, they won. The Aggies don’t have the three point firepower to keep up if they can’t hang with the relentlessness of the Ram O, but …

Why Utah State Will Win

The Aggies are playing really, really well.

They rocked in the second half to beat UNLV 74-53 to get here, doing a strong job defensively and a better job of moving the ball around for the easy shots.

On a run of five straight wins – and kryptonite to San Diego State with two wins back in January – this is a good enough shooting team to keep up, but the rebounding has the potential to be the difference. It’s one of the best teams in the country on the boards, and it’s even better at coming up with the extra pass for easy points.

It all comes down to …

What’s Going To Happen

Will Colorado State mss enough so Utah State can take advantage of its rebounding ability?

The Rams have to have the scoring power inside and out and they’re better on the free throw line, but Utah State is has the defense to hold up and it’ll get the extra rebound or three to survive a thriller.

Colorado State vs Utah State Prediction, Line

Utah State 75, Colorado State 72
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Line: Utah State -5, o/u: 137.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 1

Must See Rating: 3.5

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1: The focus on the TPC 17th

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San Diego State vs Nevada Prediction, Game Preview: Mountain West Tournament

Mountain West Tournament: San Diego State Aztecs vs Nevada Wolf Pack prediction and college basketball game preview.

Mountain West Tournament: San Diego State Aztecs vs Nevada Wolf Pack prediction and college basketball game preview.

San Diego State vs Nevada Broadcast

Date: Friday, March 12
Game Time: 9:30 ET
Venue: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NV
Network: CBS Sports Network

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Why Nevada Will Win

Nevada can bring the firepower.

It’s great at moving the ball around, it’s fantastic on the free throw line, and it’s been able to put up points in bunches when it gets on a roll, scoring 85 against Colorado State in the regular season finale and hitting Boise State for 89 in the Mountain West Tournament quarterfinals.

San Diego State’s defense isn’t going to allow the Wolf Pack to get on the run and put up 51 points like they did against the Broncos, but they were able to stay in close games – both losses in the 60s – even when the threes weren’t dropping.

Go from hitting 35% from the outside against the Aztecs to 40%, and this becomes interesting.

Why San Diego State Will Win

The Aztecs dealt with the fantastic Wyoming offense and held it down in a 69-66 win on Thursday night. That same Cowboy team rolled through Nevada putting up 164 points in the two games.

San Diego State is brilliant at grinding things down, and it’s not just by stalling. Wyoming was able to hit 48% from three, but Dan Diego State was still Abel to get by on the inside, the fee throw line, and by not turning the ball over.

It might not always be pretty, but the Aztecs have won 12 straight by keeping just about everyone from playing their styles.

What’s Going To Happen

The Wyoming game was more of a right than it should’ve been, but San Diego State showed once again how good and how comfortable it seems to be when games get tight.

The Aztecs are build to make key stops and come through in the clutch – especially on the free throw line. It’ll be a third straight game between these two plays in the 60s.

San Diego State vs Nevada Prediction, Line

San Diego State 68, Nevada 63
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Line: San Diego State -8.5, o/u: 139.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2

Must See Rating: 3

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San Diego State vs Wyoming Prediction, Game Preview: Mountain West Tournament

Mountain West Tournament: San Diego State Aztecs vs Wyoming Cowboys prediction and college basketball game preview.

Mountain West Tournament: San Diego State Aztecs vs Wyoming Cowboys prediction and college basketball game preview.

San Diego State vs Wyoming Broadcast

Date: Thursday, March 11
Game Time: 3:00 ET
Venue: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NV
Network: CBS Sports Network

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San Diego State (20-4) vs Wyoming (14-10) Game Preview

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Why Wyoming Will Win

The Cowboy offense went off.

Wyoming is the best three-point shooting team in the Mountain West, but it’s not normally the type of team that can hang a hundred like it did in the 111-80 blowout win over San Jose State in the first round of the conference tournament.

The team bombed away hitting 60% of its shots overall and 11 three in the wild game. That’s not San Diego State’s style, and it won’t want to get into a run-and-gun fight, but …

Why San Diego State Will Win

The Aztecs had no issues in the back-to-back games – that was the style this regular season – against the Cowboys, winning 87-57 and 98-71 when the offense hit close to 60% of its shots and was fantastic from three.

They have the ability to shoot, but they’re at their best when they’re able to clamp down and dominate defensively. Wyoming might drag the Aztecs out of their normal style, but if that has to happen, everything should be okay, but …

What’s Going To Happen

San Diego State will settle things down.

Yes, Wyoming can get hot and it’s going to do whatever it can to bomb away, but the Aztecs are brilliant at clamping down from the outside and generating steals, they come up with a whole lot of easy points, and they’ll overcome a few Cowboy runs to keep on moving.

San Diego State vs Wyoming Prediction, Line

San Diego State 78, Wyoming 62
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Line: San Diego State -14.5, o/u: 143
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3

Must See Rating: 3

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