The Utah State Aggies (22-3, 12-2 MWC) will face off against the New Mexico Lobos (21-4, 13-1 MWC) in a highly anticipated matchup in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Sunday at 4 p.m. EST. The Lobos are favored by 5.5 points according to the BetMGM Sportsbook line, with an over/under of 159.5.
New Mexico is coming off a 71-67 victory over the Wyoming Cowboys, led by Donovan Dent’s 20-point performance. The Lobos have been dominant at home with a 13-1 record, showcasing a strong paint presence with Dent averaging 10.5 points in that area.
On the other hand, the Aggies have been impressive in MWC play with a 12-2 record. They excel defensively, ranking sixth in the MWC by allowing only 69.4 points per game and limiting opponents to 43.8% shooting.
Both teams have strong offensive abilities, with New Mexico averaging 7.4 made 3-pointers per game and Utah State shooting at a 49.8% rate from the field. Key players to watch include Dent and Jovan Milicevic for the Lobos, and Ian Martinez and Mason Falslev for the Aggies.
In their last 10 games, the Lobos have a 9-1 record while the Aggies are 8-2. New Mexico is scoring 77.5 points per game on average, while Utah State is averaging 79.7 points. This game promises to be a high-scoring and competitive matchup between two top teams in the MWC.
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