New Mexico Lobos vs Clemson Tigers Betting Picks & Predictions
In the West Region of the NCAA tournament, the #11 New Mexico Lobos and the #6 Clemson Tigers are set to face off on Friday afternoon at 3:10 p.m. EDT in Memphis' FedExForum.
Game outlook
In the West Region of the NCAA tournament, the #11 New Mexico Lobos and the #6 Clemson Tigers are set to face off on Friday afternoon at 3:10 p.m. EDT in Memphis' FedExForum. The winner of this game will advance to face either Baylor or Colgate. New Mexico is the betting favorite, opening at -2 with the current line at New Mexico -2.5. Stay tuned to see which team will secure a spot in Tennessee this weekend.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Lobos -145 | Tigers +125
Spread: Lobos -2.5 (-110) | Tigers +2.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 152 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Mexico will win straight-up is 59%.
New Mexico Lobos
New Mexico had an impressive Mountain West tournament run, defeating three NCAA Tournament teams to win the conference championship. The team has been successful primarily due to their strong defense, allowing opponents to score an average of 70.5 points per game on 42.3% shooting. The Lobos also have a solid +4.2 turnover differential and a +4.2 rebounding margin. Offensively, they are one of the country's fastest teams, scoring an average of 81.5 points per game. Led by Jaelen House, they shoot 45.7% from the field and 33.4% from three-point range. New Mexico ranks 22nd nationally in adjusted efficiency margin and 22nd in net rankings. They have a power ranking of 27 and are ranked 20th in offense and 132nd in defense. The Lobos have a record of 26-11 this season. This one was for you, New Mexico 🫶 pic.twitter.com/PRewLZPKx9