Utah State Aggies (16-1) vs. New Mexico Lobos (14-3)
Utah State Aggies vs. New Mexico Lobos 1/16/24 – As college basketball games can often determine whether a season ends successfully or fails miserably, an exciting matchup between Utah State Aggies and New Mexico Lobos has caught both fans and bettors’ imaginations. Boasting impressive records on both sides, this exciting contest promises an intriguing battle on Tuesday January 16, 2024 at 10:30 PM ET’s “The Pit”, home to some epic battles over time – live stream fans can catch all of it unfold live via FS1 for maximum fan engagement. Be sure to use our NCAAB exclusive free tips at the end of this piece to help make informed betting decisions!
Utah State Aggies have been scoring at an impressive rate, averaging 81.9 points per game on average. Their efficient shooting has contributed significantly to this success with an effective field goal percentage of 50.1% resulting from efficient field goal attempts as well as exceptional three point attempts success (32.5% of three point attempts converting successfully). Their outstanding sharpshooting makes them a threat from all corners of the court.
New Mexico Loboshave been prolific scorers, averaging 82.2 points per game on average and boasting an outstanding 33% three-point shot success rate from beyond the arc. Their field goal percentage stands out as outstanding against Utah State defense but their field goal percentage of 46 could prove challenging in battle.
Utah State Aggies vs. New Mexico Lobos 1/16/24 Game Info
| When: | Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 10:30 PM ET |
| Where: | The Pit |
| TV: | FS1 |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Great Osobor (Forward) vs. Jamal Mashburn Jr. (Guard)
Great Osobor of Utah State has been one of the standout players this season in college basketball. Averaging 18.9 points and 9.6 rebounds per game while boasting impressive shooting stats like his 58.5% field goal percentage and 69.1% free throw percentage; along with 1.5 blocks and 0.9 steals per game Osobor is an effective presence that impacts both ends of the court.
Jamal Mashburn Jr. of New Mexico brings with him his scoring prowess – 16.5 points per game with an outstanding free throw percentage of 84.6 and an effective field goal percentage of 36 indicates his speedy scoring prowess; yet this matchup might require him to find more efficient scoring opportunities in order to be effective.
When these key players meet on the court, it will be an intriguing battle of styles. Osobor’s all-around game against Mashburn’s scoring ability will be one of many interesting storylines to keep an eye on; if Osobor can successfully defend Mashburn and reduce his scoring ability effectively enough, that would provide significant advantages to Aggies over rival teams.
NCAAB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
As far as betting odds for this matchup go, sportsbooks have yet to release information such as point spread, moneyline and total for this contest. But from our research thus far there may be insights that help make more informed betting decisions.
Utah State Betting Trends
Utah State has been on an impressive winning streak lately, winning five games without being covered against the point spread over their five game run. Yet betting bettors need not expect them to always meet expectations as Utah State only boasts a 3-2 mark when covering point spreads over that span of time.
New Mexico Betting Trends
New Mexico has shown itself to be an impressive squad in their last five games, posting an exemplary 3-2 mark against Utah State while remaining competitive against their competition. While their road game performance may have left something to be desired, their record against the spread was less-than-stellar at only 4-for-7 against them; suggesting they may struggle when away from home.
Utah State vs. New Mexico 1/16/24 Betting Picks
As we approach this highly anticipated matchup between Utah State Aggies and New Mexico Lobos, both teams demonstrate unique advantages. Utah State’s well-rounded game, efficient shooting ability and defensive prowess makes them formidable opponents while New Mexico offers solid scoring abilities and defensive stats to make them competitive opponents.
Great Osobor and Jamal Mashburn Jr. will make for an intriguing key player matchup; it should be exciting to observe their effects on this contest. If Osobor can effectively defend Mashburn and limit his scoring output, that could give the Aggies an edge over his rival team.
As soon as odds become available for release closer to game time, it is vital that bettors monitor point spread, moneyline and total odds closely in order to make informed decisions regarding each team’s strengths based on those odds – although your handicapper best picks may differ accordingly.
Free Pick and Prediction: Utah State Aggies 79, New Mexico Lobos 75