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New Mexico State Aggies Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Florida International Panthers in Conference USA Clash

The Florida International Panthers will face off against the New Mexico State Aggies in a Conference USA matchup at Pan American Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Both teams are looking to break losing streaks as FIU has lost two straight and New Mexico State has lost three straight. FIU will be without Okechukwu Okeke while New Mexico State's Peter Filipovity is questionable. New Mexico State is the betting favorite at -6.5. Read our in-depth prediction for this game to see who will come out on top.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Golden Panthers +228 | Aggies -283
• Spread: Golden Panthers +6.5 (-110) | Aggies -6.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 138 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Mexico St. will win straight-up is 74%.

Fla. International vs New Mexico St. Stats

Fla. International Golden Panthers

The FIU Panthers have a power ranking of 278 and are ranked 252nd in offense, scoring an average of 71.8 points per game, and 219th in defense, allowing an average of 72.8 points per game. Their field goal shooting percentage is 44.2% (216th) and their 3-point shooting percentage is 30.1% (340th). Jayden Brewer leads the team in scoring with an average of 14.7 points per game, while Jonathan Aybar follows with 10.5 points per game. Ashton Williamson leads in assists with 2.8 per game and Vianney Salatchoum is the leading shot blocker with 2.1 rebounds per game. Additionally, the Panthers average 35.2 rebounds per game and have a record of 8-17 this season.

New Mexico St. Aggies Analysis

The New Mexico State Aggies are currently ranked 298th in power rankings and have a record of 12-12 overall. Offensively, they are ranked 278th, scoring an average of 70.33 points per game on 41.90% shooting from the field. They also shoot 32.43% from three-point range and average 37.21 rebounds per game. Defensively, they are ranked 71st, allowing an average of 68.00 points per game and holding opponents to 40.51% shooting from the field. Leading scorer Christian Cook averages 14.0 points per game, while Peter Filipovity (questionable) follows with 11.8 points per game. Zawdie Jackson leads in assists, Filipovity in rebounds, Dionte Bostick in steals, and Robert Carpenter in blocked shots.

New Mexico State Set to Showcase Defensive Dominance in Rematch Against FIU

In the previous encounter this season, New Mexico State emerged victorious with a score of 59-52 at FIU, covering the spread as 3-point road favorites. The upcoming matchup is expected to showcase New Mexico State's strong defensive prowess, as they limit opponents to an average of 68 points per game. Additionally, the Aggies boast impressive defensive percentages, holding teams to 40.5% shooting overall and 29.7% shooting from beyond the arc. In contrast, FIU struggles offensively, shooting only 44.2% overall and 30.1% from three-point range. This stark contrast in defensive and offensive capabilities is likely to work in favor of New Mexico State. Notably, FIU has a poor ATS record of 1-5 in their last six meetings against New Mexico State.

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