Boise State at New Mexico 03/14/25 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions

The Boise State Broncos continue their trip in Las Vegas Friday with a semifinal matchup in the Mountain West Conference tournament against New Mexico. Boise State has 23 wins and 9 losses this season but have won four of the last five overall after a 10 point victory against San Diego State on  Thursday. Offensively Boise State averages 76 points on 46.5% shoot from the floor. Defensively the Broncos allowed 66.3 points per game this season but gave up only 52 in their win on Thursday. Stay in the action with our College Basketball Picks.

Defensively Boise State was the better team on Thursday giving up just 52 points including only 19 in the second half on 38.3% from the floor. The Broncos won the rebounding battle by 12 and forced 10 turnovers in the win. Offensively Boise State did just enough scoring 62 points on 33.9% shooting from the floor and knocked down 11 triples in the game. Alvaro Cardenas led the way for the Boise State offense with 16 points on 13 shots.

The New Mexico Lobos come into Friday as the number one seed in the Mountain West Conference with 26 wins and six losses riding a 4 game-winning streak after an 11 point victory in their last outing. The Lobos averag 82.2 points on 46.3% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively New Mexico is allowing 71.3 points per game overall this year but gave up only 52 in their most recent victory.

Defensively New Mexico controlled their game on Thursday holding San Jose State to 35.7% shooting in 27.3% beyond the art. The Lobos also won the rebounding battle by three and forced 18 turnovers in the win. Offensively New Mexico made 37.5% of their shots and knocked down 5 triples scored 63 points in the win. Donovan Dent led the way for New Mexico with 25 points on 14 shots.

New Mexico is the top team in the conference and will continue to play well Friday. Take th Lobos to do the work on both ends of the floor in this game. Look for New Mexico to start strong leading to the win and cover Friday night. Final Score Prediction, New Mexico Lobos win and cover 76-64.