New Mexico State Aggies (9-10) vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats (10-9)
January 25, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Sam Houston State Bearkats -4; Over/Under: 142
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The New Mexico State Aggies and Sam Houston State Bearkats face off on Friday in a college basketball showdown at Johnson Coliseum. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free New Mexico State vs Sam Houston State prediction.
New Mexico State Looks to Move to .500
New Mexico State comes into this game with a 9-10 record overall but they have won two games in a row. Two games ago against Western Kentucky, New Mexico State won 72-70 and in the last game against Middle Tennessee, they won 73-62. Robert Carpenter finished with 17 points and four rebounds. New Mexico State is averaging 70.4 points while their defense is giving up 71.3 points per game. Robert Carpenter is averaging 10.6 points while shooting 45.4 percent from the field.
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Sam Houston State Coming Off Loss
Sam Houston State faced off against Liberty in the last game and it was a bad game. Sam Houston State scored 66 points, while the defense gave up 82 points and they lost by 16 points. Two games ago against Middle Tennessee, the defense gave up 51 points and they ended up winning by nine points. Sam Houston State on the season is averaging 71.7 points while their defense is giving up 71.9 points per game. Lamar Wilkerson is averaging 15.5 points while shooting 46.4 percent from the field.
New Mexico State vs Sam Houston State Betting Prediction
Sam Houston State struggled in the last game, and they are going to struggle again here. New Mexico State is averaging 70.4 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Sam Houston State’s defense is giving up 71.9 points and they are going to really struggle to defend here. New Mexico State is going to find the success here, and they are going to cover here. Back New Mexico State against the spread here.
