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New Mexico Lobos vs Air Force Falcons Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: February 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET

Venue: Clune Arena — Colorado Springs, CO

Article updated Feb 8, 1:30 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The New Mexico Lobos are set to face off against the Air Force Falcons at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, CO this Saturday. The tip-off is at 4:00 PM ET for this Mountain

Game outlook

The New Mexico Lobos are set to face off against the Air Force Falcons at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, CO this Saturday. The tip-off is at 4:00 PM ET for this Mountain West Conference matchup. The Lobos have a 2-1 SU and ATS record against Air Force in the 2023-24 season. New Mexico is favored to win with an opening line of -16, which has since shifted to New Mexico -15.5. This game is one of our NCAAB picks for the weekend. Stay tuned for our New Mexico vs. Air Force prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Lobos -2,100 | Falcons +1,100

Spread: Lobos -15.5 (-110) | Falcons +15.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 144.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Mexico will win straight-up is 95%.

New Mexico Lobos

The New Mexico Lobos have been on a winning streak, posting impressive victories in their recent games. Led by junior guard Donovan Dent and senior center Nelly Junior Joseph, the Lobos have shown strength on both offense and defense. Offensively, they rank 17th in the nation, scoring an average of 83.52 points per game while shooting well from the field. Defensively, they allow an average of 71.65 points per game and are solid at limiting opponents' shooting percentages. With a 19-4 record and a power ranking of 32, the Lobos are proving to be a formidable force in NCAA basketball.

Air Force Falcons Analysis

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The Air Force Falcons are struggling in the current basketball season, with a 0-12 record in conference play and a 13-game losing streak. In their recent game against Nevada, they suffered a 74-60 defeat, committing 16 turnovers and missing shots from the foul line. Senior guard Ethan Taylor leads the team with 15.6 points per game, while sophomore center Wesley Celichowski contributes 9.5 points per game. The Falcons rank poorly in offensive and defensive statistics, with a power ranking of 313 and a low ranking in field goal and free throw percentages. Despite their efforts, the team is struggling to secure a win and improve their standings in the NCAA NET Rankings.

New Mexico's Defense Poised to Lead Team to Victory Against Air Force Spread

The New Mexico's defense is expected to outperform Air Force, making it a favorable choice to win against the spread. Air Force's performance in conference play has ranked them last in adjusted offensive efficiency and turnover percentage. In contrast, the Lobos have demonstrated a strong defensive record in league play, allowing just 92.5 points per 100 possessions, positioning them as the top team in the Mountain West Conference. With their defensive capabilities, the Lobos are likely to stifle the Falcons and secure a victory that will cover a significant point spread. The Lobos have shown consistency in their performance, previously going 4-1 ATS in their last five games, while the Falcons have struggled with just one win against the spread in their previous six games.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · New Mexico Lobos-2,500 → -1,500Moved
  • Moneyline · Air Force Falcons+1,100 → +850Moved
  • Spread · New Mexico Lobos-16 (-110) → -15 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Air Force Falcons+16 (-110) → +15 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over144.5 (-110) → 144.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under144.5 (-110) → 144.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

New Mexico Lobos
26-11 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Air Force Falcons
3-29 matchup record · 2-8-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-02-08T06:30:25.620Z). 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

  • 2024-03-13Air Force Falcons 56 · New Mexico Lobos 82
  • 2024-02-24Air Force Falcons 78 · New Mexico Lobos 77
Final result

Matchup pick recap

New Mexico Lobos defeated Air Force Falcons 88-53

New Mexico Lobos defeated Air Force Falcons 88-53 on February 8, 2025, a 35-point decision in the series. New Mexico Lobos' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 54-29. Against SportsJaw's recorded New Mexico Lobos -15 (-110) spread, New Mexico Lobos covered, while the 141 combined points finished under the recorded total of 144.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Philly267Total · Under 145 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · New Mexico Lobos -16 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 145 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · New Mexico Lobos -16 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 145 (-110)Loss
  • Mr_BiggsMoneyline · New Mexico Lobos -1,600Win