New Mexico vs. Boise State betting: College basketball preview for January 17

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The New Mexico Lobos (14-4, 6-1 MWC) host the Boise State Broncos (13-5, 5-2 MWC) after winning four straight home games. The Lobos are favored by 3.5 points in the contest, which begins at 11:00 PM ET on Friday, January 17, 2025. The matchup has a point total of 151.5.

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New Mexico Cover -3.5 vs Boise State -110

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New Mexico vs. Boise State betting lines

  • New Mexico moneyline odds to win: -169
  • Boise State moneyline odds to win: +142
  • Spread: New Mexico (-3.5)
  • Total: 151.5

New Mexico statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread, New Mexico has played better when playing at home, covering four times in nine home games, and two times in five road games.
  • The Lobos have exceeded the total in a higher percentage of games at home (66.7%) than games on the road (20%).
  • New Mexico has won a higher percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 8-1 (.889). In away games as a moneyline favorite, it has a record of 2-1 (.667).

Recent trends

  • On offense, the Lobos have had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 82.0 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 83.2 they’ve racked up over the course of this year.
  • New Mexico has been tougher on defense lately, giving up 71.7 points per game over its past 10 outings compared to the 73.1 points per game its opponents average on the 2024-25 season.
  • The Lobos’ last 10 contests have seen them make 6.9 three-pointers per game while shooting 33.2% from deep. Both numbers are less than their 2024-25 averages of 7.2 makes and 34.0%.

New Mexico betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 8-9-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 2-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 6-8-0 (As Favorite: 6-8-0; As Underdog: 2-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 9-8-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 1-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-3 (Home: 8-1; Away: 2-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.4 (151st in nation) 43.3 (187th) 35.7 (45th) 32.1 (230th) 16.2 (58th) 11.4 (176th)

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Boise State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Boise State’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .625 (5-3-0). On the road, it is .500 (2-2-0).
  • Looking at the over/under, Broncos games have finished over 75% of the time this season, both at home (six of eight) and away (three of four).

Recent trends

  • The Broncos are averaging 75.9 points per contest over their past 10 games, which is 2.8 fewer points than their average for the season (78.7).
  • Over its previous 10 games, Boise State is surrendering 64.9 points per game, 1.2 fewer points than its season average (66.1).
  • In their previous 10 games, the Broncos are sinking 7.9 threes per contest, 0.7 more than their season average (7.2). They also own a better three-point percentage over their last 10 games (33.1%) compared to their season average (32.8%).

Boise State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 8-9-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 2-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 6-9-0; As Underdog: 2-0-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-6-0 (Home: 6-2-0; Away: 3-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-4 (Home: 7-1; Away: 2-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48.0 (50th in nation) 42.5 (134th) 35.2 (66th) 25.7 (sixth) 15.2 (105th) 10.1 (52nd)
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