Air Force vs New Mexico Basketball Picks 1-20-24

The New Mexico Lobos and Air Force Falcons face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at Clune Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free New Mexico vs Air Force prediction.

New Mexico Offense Has Confidence 

New Mexico faced off against Utah State in the last game and the offense scored 99 points on the way to the victory. At halftime, they had scored 55 points and they never looked back on the way to the victory. Nelly Junior Joseph was the top player putting up 26 points, eight rebounds, and one assist. New Mexico is averaging 83.6 points while their defense is giving up 69.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 23rd and they are going to need the offense to run up the score again here. Jaelen House has been the top player averaging 15.5 points while shooting 35 percent from the field and 29.2 percent from behind the three point line. New Mexico is 15-3 in the Mountain West standings.

Air Force Coming Off Overtime Loss

Air Force faced off against Colorado State in the last game and they were able to force overtime, but they ended up losing by eight points. At halftime they were up 27-24, but in the second half the defense couldn’t make enough stops and that led to the loss. Rytis Petraitis had a strong game putting up 22 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Air Force on the season is averaging 67.5 points while their defense is giving up 67.7 points per game. The defense is ranked 93rd and the defense is going to need to step up here. 

New Mexico vs Air Force Betting Prediction

Air Force’s defense struggled in the second half in the last game and they are going to really struggle to defend again in this game. New Mexico is averaging 83.6 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score up the score here. I don’t trust this Air Force defense, and that is going to be the difference here as New Mexico is going to get the job done. Back New Mexico against the spread.