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Game time: November 22, 2023 at 9:45 PM ET

Venue: Dollar Loan Center — Henderson, NV

Article updated Nov 22, 9:23 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The O/U for the game is 163. The Lobos and the Owls are set to go head-to-head on Wednesday, November 22, at the Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, Nevada with a 9:45 PM ET

Game outlook

The O/U for the game is 163. The Lobos and the Owls are set to go head-to-head on Wednesday, November 22, at the Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, Nevada with a 9:45 PM ET tip-off in the Ball Dawgs Classic. It's the first time the two teams are meeting for a game since December 13, 2020 when New Mexico came away with the 72-61 win as a 3-point underdog with a total of 150.5 points.

Game Info

When: Wednesday, 11/22/2023 @ 9:45pm EST

Where: Dollar Loan Center Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Lobos -350 | Owls +280

Spread: Lobos -7.5 (-110) | Owls +7.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 165 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Mexico will win straight-up is 78%.

New Mexico Lobos

The New Mexico Lobos advanced to a record of 3-1 SU and 2-2 ATS following their 92-84 victory over Toledo. The Lobos made use of their height advantage and posted a double-double from freshman forward JT Toppin, 27 points and 11 rebounds, while senior guard Jamal Mashburn and sophomore guard Donovan Dent added 27 and 17 points respectively. New Mexico is ranked 58 according to KenPom and Offensively, they average 81.00 points per game and defensively they allow 72.75 points. They are ranked 195 in field-goal percentage, 133 in free-throw percentage, 218 in three-point percentage and 48 in rebounds. With regards to defense stats, they are ranked 193 in field-goal percentage, 99 in free-throw percentage, 104 in three-point percentage and 37 in defensive rebounds.

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Rice Owls Analysis

Rice Owls have suffered a three-game losing streak, with losses to Harvard (89-76 at home), #19 Texas (80-64) and Indiana State (103-88). Rice has a power ranking of 200 and are ranked #67 for offense (scoring 107.0 points per possession) and #312 for defense (allowing 109.1 points). They average 36.75 rebounds, 16.5 offensive assists and 10.25 turnovers per game. Defensively, they allow an average of 49.78% field goals, 71.6% free throws and 39.42% three pointers.

New Mexico Looks to Penetrate Rice Defense in Back-to-Back Match-Up

Rice's defense has been subpar so far, with 8.3 triples (ranked 283rd nationally) and 14.7 assists (322nd) per game. Though the Lobos' defense may not be great, it is better than the Owls'. New Mexico looks to use their powerful offense, with Jamal Mashburn and Donovan Dent seeking to penetrate Rice's defense. The Lobos have only covered twice in their last six games, but are 8-1 SU and 7-2 ATS in their last nine November competitions. Rice, however, is 3-8 ATS in their last 11 overall. These results suggest that New Mexico will likely be victorious by eight points or more in their back-to-back match-up.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · New Mexico Lobos-290 → -356Moved
  • Moneyline · Rice Owls+230 → +280Moved
  • Spread · New Mexico Lobos-7.5 (-110) → -7.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Rice Owls+7.5 (-110) → +7.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over163 (-110) → 164 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under163 (-110) → 164 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

New Mexico Lobos
26-11 matchup record · 4-5-1 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Rice Owls
13-18 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-11-22T14:23:07.269Z). 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

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

New Mexico Lobos defeated Rice Owls 90-56

New Mexico Lobos defeated Rice Owls 90-56 on November 22, 2023, a 34-point decision in the series. New Mexico Lobos' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 44-23. Against SportsJaw's recorded New Mexico Lobos -7.5 (-110) spread, New Mexico Lobos covered, while the 146 combined points finished under the recorded total of 164.

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Tipster picks

  • TphamSpread · New Mexico Lobos +7.5 (-110)Win
  • KingjamesTotal · Under 165.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · New Mexico Lobos -7.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Under 165 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · New Mexico Lobos -7.5 (-110)Win
  • Novacek84Spread · New Mexico Lobos -7.5 (-110)Win
  • Roderick806Total · Over 165 (-110)Loss