San Diego State is poised to secure the victory they were expected to achieve tonight, with just one half remaining. They currently hold a comfortable lead over New Mexico, 39-28.
Motivated by their previous defeat against New Mexico, San Diego State entered this matchup with extra determination. The question remains whether they can reverse their fortunes or if history will repeat itself.
Matchup Details:
- Teams: New Mexico Lobos vs. San Diego State Aztecs
- Present Records: New Mexico holds a 20-5 record, while San Diego State stands at 19-6.
How to watch:
- Date: Friday, February 16, 2024
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- Location: Viejas Arena, San Diego, California
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Streaming: CBS Sports App, FuboTV (Try for free; regional restrictions may apply)
- Ticket Cost: $75.74
Key Points:
San Diego State boasts an impressive 18-game home winning streak, while New Mexico has won four consecutive away games. Both streaks are on the line in this Mountain West showdown at Viejas Arena.
In their previous match, San Diego State dominated the offensive boards, outrebounding their opponent 14 to 4 and securing a 71-55 victory over the Rams.
Star player Jaedon LeDee led San Diego State’s charge with 27 points and six rebounds. Another standout performer was Lamont Butler, who contributed a double-double with 11 points and ten rebounds.
Despite their recent struggles against the Wolf Pack, New Mexico secured a narrow 83-82 win on Tuesday, fueled by Nelly Junior Joseph’s double-double and Jamal Mashburn Jr.’s 17 points.
San Diego State is currently riding a hot streak, winning three of their last four games, while New Mexico boasts a 20-5 record.
With both teams excelling in rebounding, possession control will be crucial in determining the outcome of this matchup.
San Diego State enters as the 6.5-point favorite, with experts predicting a victory by that margin. They hold a strong 7-3 record against the spread when favored at home.
Odds:
- San Diego State is favored by 6.5 points, with an over/under of 152 points, according to college basketball odds.
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