San Jose State at New Mexico 1/21/21 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 01/20/2021 at 8:48 PM ET

San Jose State at New Mexico 1/21/21 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

Dreamstyle Arena will play host to a Thursday afternoon college basketball clash between the San Jose State Spartans and the New Mexico Lobos. The Spartans (2-10) are looking to snap a four-game losing streak and are surrendering 86.2 points on average. On Saturday, San Jose State allowed Colorado State to shoot 52 percent during an 88-61 home loss. 

Richard Washington and Sebastian Mendoza scored 15 points apiece to lead the Spartans in scoring. San Jose State F Ralph Agee added 12 points and five rebounds.

Like San Jose State, New Mexico is off to an 0-8 start in Mountain West Conference play and is scoring just 63.5 points per contest. On Monday, New Mexico managed just 18 points during the second half of a 53-46 road loss against UNLV. The Lobos (4-8) missed 15 of their 21 three-point attempts and shot just 35 percent overall.

New Mexico G Saquon Singleton tallied a team-high 11 points to go along with six rebounds and six assists. Valdir Manuel added ten points and five rebounds for the Lobos.

These two squads rank in the bottom 15 nationally in offensive efficiency. Take the under on Thursday as both teams will struggle on offense. Final Score Prediction, New Mexico Lobos win 69-65.