Lobos Without Star Player Jamal Mashburn Take On Weak Santa Clara Defense in Jack Jones Classic
Santa Clara and the Lobos will face off in a highly anticipated game this December 9 for the Jack Jones Classic at the Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, Nevada. The two
Game outlook
Santa Clara and the Lobos will face off in a highly anticipated game this December 9 for the Jack Jones Classic at the Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, Nevada. The two schools have not faced each other since 2011 when the Broncos defeated the Lobos 79-76. The game's total has been set at 156.0 points. The tip-off is set for 5:00 PM ET.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Lobos -390 | Broncos +305
Spread: Lobos -8.5 (-110) | Broncos +8.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 158.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Mexico will win straight-up is 80%.
New Mexico Lobos
The New Mexico Lobos are coming off an 84-61 victory to UC Santa Barbara, their seventh consecutive win. Ranked No. 36 in the KenPom rankings and No. 34 at Bart Torvik, the Lobos score 113.8 points per 100 possessions (29th in the nation) while surrendering 97.8 points in return (48th). Five players average points in double figures and Senior Guard Jamal Mashburn averages 18.2 PPG, although he is currently questionable due to injury. Offensively, they have a power ranking of 10, ranking 22 in offense, 58 for field goal percentage, 214 for free throws, 88 in three pointers, 43 in rebounds and 35 in assists. Defensively, they rank 48 in field goal percentage, 238 in free throws, 91 in three pointers, 35 in defensive rebounds, 124 in defensive assists and 67 in turnovers.