Colorado State vs New Mexico Picks and Prediction – 2/6/2025

The Colorado State Rams are heading to The Pit on Wednesday, where they will take on the New Mexico Lobos. Get the rest of our free college basketball picks here! The Rams come into Wednesday night’s game with a 14-7 record which places them third in the Mountain West. Colorado State has won four straight games, most recently defeating the Air Force 79-58 on Tuesday. Colorado State is scoring an even 74.0 points per game on 47.0% shooting from the field and 32.7% from three. The Rams have been solid defensively, posting a 100.3 defensive rating.

The New Mexico Lobos come into this game with an 18-4 record which places them first in the Mountain West. New Mexico is in the midst of a four game win streak, most recently defeating Utah State 82-63 on Saturday. Nelly Junior Joseph led the way with 15 points and 13 rebounds in this game, while Mustapha Amzil scored 16 points. New Mexico has been an excellent offensive team, as they are scoring an even 83.4 points per game on 46.2% shooting from the field and 34.6% from three. The Lobos have been even better defensively, sitting with a 96.6 defensive rating.

Both the Lobos and Rams come into this game searching for their fifth straight win, as two of the top teams in the Mountain West matchup. New Mexico has been a powerhouse this season, expect their two-way dominance to bring them a win in this game. Final score prediction, Lobos wins and covers 82-70.