The UNLV men’s basketball team is set to face Mountain West leader New Mexico in what is expected to be a highly-anticipated matchup on Saturday. New Mexico is currently on top of the conference standings with a record of 16-4, while UNLV is 11-8 with hopes of delivering an upset.
New Mexico will be looking to extend their lead in the race for the regular-season conference title after a recent loss to San Jose State. Led by standout players Nelly Junior Joseph and Donovan Dent, New Mexico has been dominating their recent games with convincing victories.
On the other hand, UNLV managed to pull off surprises against Utah State and San Diego State but suffered a setback with a loss to Wyoming. Dedan Thomas Jr. and Jalen Hill will be key players for UNLV as they try to secure a win against the formidable New Mexico team.
The game is set to air on FOX, with New Mexico favored to win with a prediction of 72-63. Both teams are striving for success in the Mountain West title race, making this matchup a crucial one for their season aspirations.
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