Nevada vs New Mexico Picks and Prediction – 1/4/2025

The Nevada Wolf Pack visit The Pit in Albuquerque on Friday to play the New Mexico Lobos in a Mountain West Conference clash. Nevada is 8-6 overall and a disappointing 0-3 in MWC play. The Wolf Pack were defeated by Utah State 69-64 on Tuesday night. Nevada has lost each of the last three and five of the last seven after opening the season winning six of the first seven. Keep updated on College Basketball with our college basketball picks.

Nick Davidson leads Nevada in scoring and rebounding with averages of 15.1 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. Tre Coleman averages 4.4 assists per game to lead Nevada. Kobe Sanders is second in scoring averaging 14.6 points per game. Nevada has only two players averaging double figures in scoring. The Wolf Pack scores an average of 74.7 points per game.

The New Mexico Lobos look for a fifth straight victory on Friday when hosting the Nevada Wolf Pack. New Mexico is 11-3 and tied for the lead in the Mountain West Conference at 3-0. New Mexico defeated Fresno State 103-89 on Tuesday night. C.J. Noland and Mustapha Amzil each scored 23 points for the Lobos. The Lobos have won four straight and six of the last seven.

Donovan Dent leads New Mexico in scoring and assists, averaging 19.1 points and 7.1 assists per game. Nelly Junior Joseph is the leading rebounder, averaging 10.0 per game. New Mexico has four players averaging double figures in scoring. The Lobos score an average of 87.4 points per game, shooting 47.1% overall and 37.0% from 3-point territory.

New Mexico is 11-3 straight up and has covered six of 13. Nevada is 8-6 SU and ATS but will be on the road versus the Lobos. New Mexico is ninth in the nation in scoring at 87.4 per game while shooting a respectable 47.1%. Nevada is averaging only 74.7 points per game. The Lobos take away the strength of Nevada, outside shooting, and will pick up a win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, New Mexico Lobos win and cover ATS 85-73.