Utah State at New Mexico odds, picks and predictions
The Utah State Aggies (16-1, 4-0 MWC) and the New Mexico Lobos (14-3, 2-2) meet Tuesday at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Utah State vs. New Mexico odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Aggies have rattled off 15 consecutive victories since their lone loss in overtime at the Bradley Braves on Nov. 11. Utah State has covered 3 of the past 4 games, too, while the Over is 3-1-1 in the past 5 outings, and 7-2-1 across the past 10 contests.
The Lobos spanked the San Diego State Aztecs 88-70 on Saturday as a 3.5-point favorite as the Over (149) connected. Still, UNM is just 2-2 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) in the past 4 games. Both of those losses came on the road, however. At home, New Mexico is 9-0 SU and 7-1 ATS.
Utah State is No. 17 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.
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Utah State at New Mexico odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:41 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Utah State +198 (bet $100 to win $198) | New Mexico -248 (bet $248 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Utah State +5.5 (-102) | New Mexico -5.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 156.5 (O: -104 | U: -120)
Utah State at New Mexico picks and predictions
Prediction
Utah State 81, New Mexico 77
Moneyline
UTAH STATE (+198) is a tremendous value, giving you a chance to almost double up your initial wager on the moneyline.
New Mexico (-248) is a super tough place to play, and this game won't be easy by any stretch. But USU has already passed tough road tests at Air Force, Santa Clara, St. Louis and UNLV. The Lobos have dropped 2 of the past 4 games, although the win over San Diego State was mighty impressive last time out in The Pit.
Against the spread
If you can't bring yourself to play it straight up, UTAH STATE +5.5 (-102) catching nearly 3 buckets is a strong play.
New Mexico -5.5 (-120) has been money at home, cashing in 7 of the past 8 games at home. However, Utah State is also a healthy 3-1 ATS in the past 4 games overall, while going 8-4-1 ATS in the past 13 games with a spread.
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Over/Under
OVER 156.5 (-104) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.
While the Under is 4-2 in the past 6 games for UNM, the Over cashed in its upset of ranked San Diego State last time out. The Over has hit in 2 in a row for the Lobos, too.
For the Aggies, the Over has cashed at a 3-1-1 clip in the past 5 games, and 7-2-1 in the previous 10 games overall. On the road, the Over is a perfect 5-0 this season for the Aggies, too.
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