Halftime Report
The final time New Mexico and San Jose State met, the recreation was determined by 20 factors, nevertheless it positive would not seem like the ultimate rating shall be so lopsided this time. Sitting on a rating of 39-38, New Mexico has seemed like the higher group, however there’s nonetheless yet another half to play.
If New Mexico retains enjoying like this, they will bump their report as much as 7-2 very quickly. Alternatively, San Jose State should make due with a 4-6 report except they flip issues round (and quick).
Who’s Enjoying
San Jose State Spartans @ New Mexico Lobos
Present Data: San Jose State 4-5, New Mexico 6-2
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What to Know
If the oddsmakers’ predictions maintain true, the close to future seems vibrant for New Mexico. They and the San Jose State Spartans will face off in a Mountain West battle at 9:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday at The Pit. The timing is certain within the Lobos’ favor because the squad sits on 5 straight wins at residence (courting again to final season) whereas the Spartans have been banged up by eight consecutive losses on the highway additionally courting again to final season.
Final Saturday, New Mexico was in a position to grind out a stable victory over USC, taking the sport 83-73.
In the meantime, San Jose State strolled previous LBSU with factors to spare on Wednesday, taking the sport 82-66.
A number of gamers turned in stable performances to steer San Jose State to victory, however maybe none extra so than Robert Vaihola, who went 5 for six en path to 14 factors plus six rebounds and three blocks. Vaihola continues to roll, besting his earlier level whole in every of the final three video games he is performed. One other participant making a distinction was Donavan Yap, who went 6 for 9 en path to 18 factors.
New Mexico’s win bumped their report as much as 6-2. As for San Jose State, their victory bumped their report as much as 4-5.
Wednesday’s recreation is shaping as much as be a scrappy match: New Mexico has crashing the boards this season, having averaged 38.8 rebounds per recreation. It is a totally different story for San Jose State, although, as they have been averaging solely 33.2. Given New Mexico’s sizable benefit in that space, San Jose State might want to discover a option to shut that hole.
New Mexico took their win in opposition to San Jose State of their earlier matchup again in January by a conclusive 95-75. Does New Mexico have one other victory up their sleeve, or will San Jose State flip the tables on them? We’ll have the reply quickly sufficient.
Odds
New Mexico is a giant 19.5-point favourite in opposition to San Jose State, in line with the most recent school basketball odds.
The road has drifted a bit in the direction of the Lobos, as the sport opened with the Lobos as a 17.5-point favourite.
The over/underneath is 151.5 factors.
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Collection Historical past
New Mexico has gained 7 out of their final 10 video games in opposition to San Jose State.
- Jan 24, 2024 – New Mexico 95 vs. San Jose State 75
- Feb 17, 2023 – New Mexico 96 vs. San Jose State 68
- Jan 17, 2023 – New Mexico 77 vs. San Jose State 57
- Feb 20, 2022 – San Jose State 71 vs. New Mexico 55
- Jan 28, 2022 – New Mexico 86 vs. San Jose State 70
- Jan 23, 2021 – San Jose State 83 vs. New Mexico 71
- Jan 21, 2021 – New Mexico 67 vs. San Jose State 51
- Mar 04, 2020 – New Mexico 79 vs. San Jose State 66
- Jan 21, 2020 – New Mexico 86 vs. San Jose State 59
- Jan 01, 2020 – San Jose State 88 vs. New Mexico 85
