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Nevada Wolf Pack vs New Mexico Lobos Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM ET

Venue: The Pit — Albuquerque, NM

Article updated Jan 3, 2:45 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The 2024-25 college basketball season is in full swing, with the Nevada Wolf Pack set to take on the New Mexico Lobos in a Mountain West Conference showdown at The Pit in

Game outlook

The 2024-25 college basketball season is in full swing, with the Nevada Wolf Pack set to take on the New Mexico Lobos in a Mountain West Conference showdown at The Pit in Albuquerque, NM. New Mexico is looking for their third consecutive victory over Nevada, as they were successful in both games against them last season. With the tip-off scheduled for 11:00 PM ET, New Mexico opens as the betting favorite at -6 and the line has remained steady. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis leading up to the game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Wolf Pack +205 | Lobos -254

Spread: Wolf Pack +6 (-110) | Lobos -6 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 150.75 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Mexico will win straight-up is 72%.

Nevada Wolf Pack

The Nevada Wolf Pack recently concluded their non-conference play with wins over South Dakota State and Texas Southern before losing three consecutive games in conference play. The team is currently ranked 65th in the NCAA NET Rankings and has a power ranking of 69. Offensively, they score an average of 74.71 points per game and shoot 48.74% from the field, ranking 45th in the country. Defensively, they allow an average of 66.43 points per game and a field goal percentage of 42.17%. The Wolf Pack have an 24-13 record this season, with key players Nick Davidson and Kobe Sanders leading the team in scoring. Overall, Nevada shows strength in three-point shooting and offensive efficiency but struggles with rebounding and defense. For more information on betting offers, visit online sportsbooks.

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New Mexico Lobos Analysis

The New Mexico Lobos are off to a strong start in conference play, improving to 3-0 with a win over Fresno State last Tuesday. Despite failing to cover the spread, the Lobos dominated the game with impressive shooting and a solid assist-to-turnover ratio. Senior forward Mustapha Amzil led with 23 points, while senior center Nelly Junior Joseph posted a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. The team's offensive stats rank among the top in the country, scoring an average of 87.36 points per game. Defensively, they have room for improvement, allowing opponents to shoot 44.66% from the field. The Lobos are currently ranked 76th in the NCAA NET Rankings and have a power ranking of 108. For anyone looking to make profitable bets, considering the insights from the Best NCAAB Handicappers could be a wise choice.

New Mexico Lobos Expected to Triumph Over Nevada with Depth and Talent Advantage

In the upcoming game, I anticipate the Lobos emerging victorious due to their superior team depth and talent compared to Nevada. While the Wolf Pack possesses strong 3-point shooting capabilities, their lower 3-point rate puts them at a disadvantage against the Lobos. Despite Nevada ranking fifth in the nation in 3-point percentage, their slower pace of play may hinder their ability to keep up with New Mexico's aggressive defense and fast transitions. New Mexico's proficiency in defensive turnover percentage and transition game gives them an edge over the Wolf Pack. Taking all factors into consideration, I predict that the Lobos will cover the spread in this game.

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SportsJaw Wolf Pack vs Lobos archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Wolf Pack vs Lobos matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Nevada Wolf Pack+198 → +210Moved
  • Moneyline · New Mexico Lobos-245 → -250Moved
  • Spread · Nevada Wolf Pack+6 (-110) → +5.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · New Mexico Lobos-6 (-110) → -5.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over150.5 (-110) → 151.25 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under150.5 (-110) → 151.25 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Nevada Wolf Pack
24-13 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 1-9-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
New Mexico Lobos
26-11 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-03T07:45:58.180Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-13New Mexico Lobos 83 · Nevada Wolf Pack 82
  • 2024-01-28Nevada Wolf Pack 55 · New Mexico Lobos 89
Final result

Matchup pick recap

New Mexico Lobos defeated Nevada Wolf Pack 82-81

New Mexico Lobos defeated Nevada Wolf Pack 82-81 on January 3, 2025, a 1-point decision in the series. New Mexico Lobos' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 36-33. Against SportsJaw's recorded Nevada Wolf Pack +5.5 (-110) spread, Nevada Wolf Pack covered, while the 163 combined points finished over the recorded total of 151.25.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • DoclocksSpread · Nevada Wolf Pack +6 (-110)Win
  • Steve512Spread · Nevada Wolf Pack +6 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 150.5 (-110)Win
  • BjenkinsSpread · New Mexico Lobos -6 (-110)Loss
  • DrpaulSpread · New Mexico Lobos -6 (-110)Loss
  • Altuve27Total · Over 150.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · New Mexico Lobos -5.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 150.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · New Mexico Lobos -5.5 (-110)Loss