New Mexico State Aggies vs Texas Longhorns NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/12/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Aggies and Longhorns. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on SEC, and it’s hosted by the Longhorns at Moody Center in Austin, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 139.5 points, and Texas is favored by -20.5 at home against New Mexico State.

NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES VS TEXAS LONGHORNS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New Mexico State Aggies +20.5

This game will be played at Moody Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 12th.

WHY BET THE NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-68 in favor of the Longhorns.
• Even though we have Texas winning straight-up, we like New Mexico State at +20.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Can the New Mexico State Offense Score Enough on the Road?

New Mexico State Aggies Recent Game/Games

The Aggies picked up a big 89-83 win over New Mexico on Saturday, moving their record to 3-5. They were +20.5 point underdogs going into the game, making the win even more impressive.

New Mexico State led 47-38 at halftime but saw their lead shrink in the 2nd half, as they scored just 26 points while allowing 35. The total points for the game hit 172, going over the O/U line of 152.5.

New Mexico State’s offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 89 points with a 51.6% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.9%, thanks in part to hitting 14 of 31 from beyond the arc, good for 45.2%.

Christian Cook led the way with 27 points, knocking down 6 of 9 threes. Robert Carpenter also connected on 6 threes, finishing with 20 points. Dionte Bostick added 17 points and 8 rebounds, while Nelly Junior Joseph contributed 16 points and 17 boards.

New Mexico State’s defense gave up 83 points in their last game, despite holding their opponent to 35% shooting from the field. The Aggies allowed 20 two-point baskets on 52 attempts, a 38% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, New Mexico State’s opponent shot 31%, hitting 10 of 32 three-point attempts. The Aggies also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 13, shooting 59%. New Mexico State allowed 23 offensive rebounds.

Will the Longhorns Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

Texas dropped to 7-2 on the season after a 76-65 loss to UConn on Sunday. The Longhorns, who were -1.5 favorites at home, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game landed exactly on the O/U line of 141.

Texas found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 42-24 at halftime. They showed some fight in the second half, outscoring UConn 41-34, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

In their last game, the Longhorns put up 65 points, shooting 42% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with a 39.4% mark on two-point attempts and 47.1% from beyond the arc. They hit 15 of 24 free throws, good for 62.5%.

Texas grabbed 7 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists. Tre Johnson led the way with 24 points and 4 assists, while Alex Karaban added 21 points and 11 rebounds. Arthur Kaluma contributed 20 points and 9 boards, hitting 3 of 4 from deep.

Even with Texas holding their opponent to 39% shooting inside the arc, they still gave up 76 points. The Longhorns allowed 21 field goals on 50 attempts, with 13 of those coming from two-point range.

Texas struggled to contain the three-point line, where their opponent shot 47%, hitting 8 of 17 attempts. The Longhorns also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 15 free throws.