Sam Houston vs New Mexico State Picks and Prediction – 2/23/2024

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The Sam Houston Bearkats end a two game homestand Thursday with a game in New Mexico against New Mexico State. The Bearkats are four games above .500 on a 2 game win streak following a 10 point victory against Liberty. Offensively Sam Houston has done the work this season scoring 71.6 points on 41.5% shooting and have averaged 76.5 points per game during their two game-winning streak. The Sam Houston defense has been mediocre this season allowing 70.9 points per game overall. For other college basketball action see our College Basketball Picks.

Offensively Sam Houston was phenomenal in the last game pouring at 83 points on 54.9% shooting and knocked down 9 triples. Defensively the Bearkats did just enough giving up 73 points on 41.1% shooting after forcing 12 turnovers. Davon Barnes led the Bearcats offense this season averaging 16 points on nine shots.

The New Mexico State Aggies return home Thursday four games below .500 on a four-game skid following a double digit loss to Western Kentucky. Offensively New Mexico State has been horrendous this season scoring just 68.5 points per game on 42.4% shooting from the floor and have averaged just 58.6 points per game during their three-game skid. Defensively the Aggies have been just as bad allowing 71.8 points per game but have allowed 74 points per game over the last three games.

Femi Odukale leads him the NMSU offense this season averaging 11 points and 6.3 rebounds. Christian Cook is averaging 9.8 points, while Robert Carpenter adds in 9.7 points per game. Jordan Rawls averages 8.6 points and a team high 3.8 assists.