New Mexico vs Saint Mary's Picks and Prediction – 11/10/2023

The New Mexico Lobos will be in California Thursday night for a match up with the number 23 ranked St. Mary's Gaels. New Mexico is undefeated through one game thus far this season following a 37 point blowout win over Texas Southern. The New Mexico defense led the way in their game one win allowing just 55 points across 40 minutes. Offensively the Lobos shined pouring in 92 points on 44.8% shooting from the floor. For other college basketball news see our College Basketball Picks.

Jamal Mashburn Jr. led the way for the New Mexico offense in game one of the season pouring in 15 points on ten shots in 27 minutes of action. Donovan Dent chipped in 12 points and a team high six assists come a while JT Toppin added eleven points and a team leading 9 rebounds in the victory.

Saint Mary's remains at home Thursday night undefeated following a 79 point blowout win in game one of the year. Defensively the Gaels dominated the game giving up just 28 points on 15.5% shooting at 12.5% from beyond the arc. Offensively St. Mary's was red hot making nearly 56% of their shots to score 107 total points in the game.

Mason Forbes dominated for Saint Mary's leading the team with 19 points in 18 minutes of action. Aidan Mahaney was second on the team with 15 points and a team leading 5 assist, while Rory Hawke added 13 points. Big man Mitchel Saxen chipped in 12 points and led the team with eight rebounds in the game.