There college basketball schedule is loaded with some big games on Wednesday night, but none bigger than a showdown in the Mountain West Conference. The New Mexico Lobos will host the Colorado State Rams, and both teams are having a terrific season.
Colorado State is back in the Top 25 as they have picked up wins in four of their last five games this season. The Rams just beat a very good Utah State team in their most recent game, and that will give them some momentum.
New Mexico has been fading a bit in recent weeks as they have gone just 2-3 in their last five games. The Lobos are still within striking distance in the conference race, but they need to bounce back in a hurry.
The Lobos are 5.5-point betting favorites in this game, and the over/under line is set at 155.5 total points.
Rams Want to Defend
This Colorado State team has proven that they can put some points on the board, but they would rather set the tone on defense. Colorado State is holding opponents to just 67.8 points per game this season, while also scoring 78 points per game.
The Rams will be looking to put pressure on the Lobos throughout this game, and that could allow them to set the tone. If Colorado State can get easy buckets then they will be harder to stop.
Guard Isaiah Stevens is leading the team with 16.2 points per game, and he will need to have a big game in this one. The Rams don’t always shoot the ball well, and that is going to be something to watch.
Lobos Looking to Run
New Mexico is a team that is always on the attack when they have the basketball, and that will be their strategy in this game. The Lobos are scoring over 83 points per game, and they want to get a shot up in a hurry.
Guard Jaelen House is leading the team with 15.9 points per game this season, but there are plenty of other weapons on this roster. If New Mexico is shooting the all well then they will force Colorado State to speed up.
This team hasn’t been terrible on defense, but they are allowing 71 points per game this season. Getting stops on defense has to be a major focus for New Mexico in this matchup.
New Mexico Wins Tight Battle
Despite the poor play of late, this New Mexico team has proven that they can be one of the best teams in the country this season. The Lobos have so many weapons on offense, and they are going to challenge the Colorado State defense.
This Colorado State team just always seems to come up with a big play when they need one, and they can win games anywhere. It’s not going to be easy for the Rams to win this game on the road, but they are going to keep it close.
New Mexico will get a huge win on their home floor, but taking the 5.5 points is the way to go in this game.
