Fresno State vs New Mexico Picks and Prediction – 3/7/2024
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On Wednesday, the Fresno State Bulldogs (11-18) face off against the New Mexico Lobos (21-8) at The Pit in Albuquerque, New Mexico. JT Toppin scored 21 points for the Lobos in their 89-79 loss to Boise State. Make sure you stay up to date with College Basketball with our expert College Basketball picks.
New Mexico comes into this matchup on a two-game losing streak and has dropped three of their last five games. Donovan Dent and Jaelen House lead New Mexico in scoring, averaging 15.2 points. Jamal Mashburn Jr. is next in scoring with an average of 15 points scored each game. New Mexico’s rebounds-leader, JT Toppin, leads with 8.7 rebounds on average per game. Donovan Dent leads the Lobos in assists, averaging 5.5 per game. In their last five games, New Mexico has allowed an average of 79.2 points and is 9-7 in conference play, three games behind Boise State and Utah State for first place in the Mountain West Conference standings. New Mexico is hoping to snap their losing streak and take advantage of an opponent who has struggled in conference games this season. Overall, the Lobos score an average of 82.4 points per game.
Fresno State enters this game on a five-game losing streak. In their 74-66 loss to Nevada, Isaiah Hill scored 16 points for the Bulldogs. Hill leads Fresno State in scoring, averaging 12.6 points. Xavier DuSell is their second-leading scorer with an average of 11.5 points scored each game. Fresno State’s rebounds-leader, Enoch Boakye, leads with 8.2 rebounds on average per game. Isaiah Hill leads the Bulldogs in assists, averaging 6.1 per game. During their five-game losing streak, Fresno State has allowed an average of 76.2 points and is 4-12 in conference play, two and a half games ahead of last place in the Mountain West Conference standings. Fresno State is hoping to end their losing streak and get an upset win in conference play. Overall, the Bulldogs score an average of 68.1 points per game.
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Fresno State Bulldogs +17.5
Get expert picks from the hottest cappersNew Mexico is looking to capitalize on Fresno State's struggles, particularly on the road and against conference opponents. Fresno State has faced difficulties throughout the season, dropping eight of eleven away games and twelve of sixteen conference matchups. In contrast, New Mexico has been more successful at home, winning twelve of fifteen games, and has a better conference record of nine wins out of sixteen games. Look for New Mexico’s defense to stifle Fresno State in the second half. Final Score Prediction, New Mexico wins 78-68.