The New Mexico Lobos (18-2, 5-2 MWC) and Nevada Wolf Pack (15-5, 5-2) meet Monday at Lawlor Events Center in Reno. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the New Mexico vs. Nevada odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Lobos have won 4 straight games and have cashed against the number in 3 of those outings. New Mexico failed to cover last time out in an 81-79 overtime win against Boise State as a 2.5-point favorite on Friday. The Over cashed in that game, snapping a 3-0 Under run.
The Wolf Pack also played Boise State last time out, falling 77-62 on the road last Tuesday. Nevada failed to cover that game, but it is still 5-1-2 ATS across the previous 8 outings. The Over is 7-1 during that 8-game span.
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New Mexico at Nevada odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:55 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Off the board (OTB)
- Against the spread (ATS): New Mexico +3.5 (-110) | Nevada -3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 147.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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New Mexico at Nevada picks and predictions
Prediction
Nevada 76, New Mexico 74
Moneyline
The moneyline was OTB at the time of publishing.
However, Nevada should be worth playing on the moneyline if it stays at -180 or better, especially if you don’t want to play the points in what should be a very close game.
The Wolf Pack have won 7 straight meetings in this series dating back to Jan. 5, 2019, and they’ve also won 7 straight at home against UNM.
Against the spread
NEW MEXICO +3.5 (-110) is the lean, but go very, very lightly. The Lobos have been playing very well lately, but the underdog is just 1-6 ATS in the previous 7 meetings. However, the road team is 4-1 ATS in the past 5 battles.
Over/Under
OVER 147.5 (-110) is worth a look in this Mountain West clash.
The Over is 7-3 in the past 10 games overall for the Lobos while going 6-2 in their past 8 games following a straight-up win.
It’s all Over all the time for the Wolf Pack. The Over is 7-1 in the previous 8 games overall and has cashed in 4 straight on their home floor.
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