New Mexico Lobos vs Arizona State Sun Devils NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/28/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Lobos and Sun Devils. The game is starting at 11:30 ET on truT, and it’s hosted by the Sun Devils at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, CA. Get ready to place your bets! New Mexico is favored by -4.5 in this non-conference contest against Arizona State. The game’s over/under currently sits at 158.5 points.
NEW MEXICO LOBOS VS ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Arizona State Sun Devils +4.5
This game will be played at Acrisure Arena at 11:30 ET on Thursday, November 28th.
WHY BET THE ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Sun Devils.
- Not only will Arizona State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Can the Lobos Deliver Being Favored on the Road?
New Mexico Lobos Recent Game/Games
The Lobos cruised to a 99-68 win over Texas Southern on Sunday, November 24th, at home. New Mexico, favored by 25 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 167 went over the 157.5 O/U line.
New Mexico led 38-31 at halftime before exploding for 61 points in the 2nd half while holding the Tigers to 37 points after the break.
The Lobos put up 99 points in their last game, shooting 50.7% from the field and 40.7% from beyond the arc (11/27). Their effective field goal percentage was 58.7%, and they grabbed 14 offensive rebounds, dishing out 19 assists as a team.
Tru Washington led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 3 of 4 from deep. Mustapha Amzil added 18 points, while Kavion McClain contributed 15 points and 6 assists. Filip Borovicanin was efficient, scoring 11 points in just 9 minutes, shooting 5 of 6 from the field.
New Mexico’s defense struggled, giving up 68 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Lobos allowed 27 two-point baskets on 48 attempts, a 56% success rate for their opponent.
From beyond the arc, New Mexico’s opponent hit 11 of 27 threes, shooting 40%. They also sent them to the line 21 times, where they made 12 free throws, a 57% rate. The Lobos gave up 14 offensive rebounds.
Can the Sun Devils Please their Home Crowd?
Arizona State picked up a 93-89 win over Cal Poly on Wednesday, November 20th. The Sun Devils were -16.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 182, surpassing the O/U line of 154.5.
ASU led 46-38 at halftime but allowed 51 points in the 2nd half while scoring 47. Despite the win, the Sun Devils will need to tighten up their defense moving forward.
Arizona State put up 93 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field and 41.7% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 56.9%. They also went 27-for-41 from the free-throw line, hitting 65.9% of their attempts.
Jarred Hyder led the way with 27 points, hitting 7 threes at a 50% clip. Joson Sanon added 22 points, while Isaac Jessup and Adam Miller contributed 17 and 16 points, respectively. Kieran Elliott also chipped in 14 points, shooting 85.7% from the field.
Arizona State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 48% shooting from the field. The Sun Devils allowed their opponent to hit 52% of their two-point attempts, going 18/34 inside the arc.
From three-point range, Arizona State’s defense allowed 10 made threes on 24 attempts, a 41% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 41 times, where they converted 27 free throws at a 65% rate. The Sun Devils gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.