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Game time: December 28, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET

Venue: Moby Arena — Fort Collins, CO

Article updated Dec 27, 10:15 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On Saturday, Mountain West men's basketball fans can look forward to an upcoming game between the New Mexico Lobos and Colorado State Rams at Moby Arena in Fort Collins,

Game outlook

On Saturday, Mountain West men's basketball fans can look forward to an upcoming game between the New Mexico Lobos and Colorado State Rams at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, Colorado. With a past matchup resulting in the Lobos eliminating the Rams from the MWC Tournament, excitement is brewing for this weekend's face-off. The betting favorite is New Mexico, opening at -1.5 with the line remaining stable. Fans will be eager to see who will come out on top in this highly anticipated showdown.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Lobos -115 | Rams -105

Spread: Lobos -1.5 (-110) | Rams +1.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 152 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Mexico will win straight-up is 53%.

New Mexico Lobos

New Mexico's basketball team has a power ranking of 94 and is currently ranked 12th in offense, scoring an average of 87.00 points per game. However, their defense is ranked at #282, allowing an average of 75.42 points to be scored against them per game. The team has a record of 9-3 this season. Offensively, the Lobos have a shooting percentage of 45.95% for field goals (ranked #154), 67.20% for free throws (ranked #299), and 36.26% for three-pointers (ranked #94). They average 40.50 rebounds per game (ranked #34) and have 17.75 offensive assists and 11.83 turnovers per game (ranked #26 and #155 respectively). On the defensive side, New Mexico allows opponents to shoot 44.76% for field goals (ranked #260), 64.17% for free throws (ranked #12), and 37.78% for three-pointers (ranked #349). They average 37.00 defensive rebounds per game (ranked #37) and have 15.50 defensive assists and 17.25 turnovers per game (ranked #330 and #7 respectively).

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Colorado St. Rams Analysis

The Colorado State Rams recently had a rough patch but are coming off two consecutive wins, including a victory against Nevada. The team has a strong defensive effort, holding opponents to 70.0 points per game and forcing turnovers. Offensively, they average 73.3 points per game, with Nique Clifford as a key player. The Rams have a power ranking of 107 and are ranked #225 for offense and #165 for defense. In their upcoming matchup against New Mexico, the Rams will need to continue their defensive efforts and improve their offensive consistency. For those interested in sports wagering, the best sports betting promos are available.

Lobos Expected to Dominate Colorado State in Saturday's Game with Strong Defense and Rebounding Edge

In the upcoming game, it is recommended to favor the Lobos as they possess a strong defense that is likely to generate numerous turnovers against the Rams. New Mexico is expected to dominate the rebounding battle on both offense and defense. Conversely, Colorado State has struggled significantly in defending against three-point shots, an area where the Lobos excel. Furthermore, the Rams have experienced challenges in their offensive performance as of late, while New Mexico has consistently demonstrated scoring prowess. Therefore, it is anticipated that the Lobos will emerge victorious in Saturday's game.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · New Mexico Lobos-115 → +105Moved
  • Moneyline · Colorado St. Rams-105 → -125Moved
  • Spread · New Mexico Lobos-1.5 (-110) → +1 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Colorado St. Rams+1.5 (-110) → -1 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over152 (-110) → 152.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under152 (-110) → 152.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

New Mexico Lobos
26-11 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Colorado St. Rams
21-13 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-28T03:15:50.387Z). 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

  • 2024-03-15Colorado St. Rams 61 · New Mexico Lobos 74
  • 2024-02-21Colorado St. Rams 66 · New Mexico Lobos 68
Final result

Matchup pick recap

New Mexico Lobos defeated Colorado St. Rams 76-68

New Mexico Lobos defeated Colorado St. Rams 76-68 on December 28, 2024, a 8-point decision in the series. New Mexico Lobos' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 41-25. Against SportsJaw's recorded New Mexico Lobos +1 (-110) spread, New Mexico Lobos covered, while the 144 combined points finished under the recorded total of 152.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Randy54Spread · New Mexico Lobos -1.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · New Mexico Lobos +1 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Under 152 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · New Mexico Lobos +1 (-110)Win