UCLA Bruins vs New Mexico Lobos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bruins versus the Lobos? Tip off is at at 11:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on None. The game will be played at Lee’s Family Forum in Henderson, NV. UCLA comes into this non-conference matchup as the -6 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 151 points.
UCLA BRUINS VS NEW MEXICO LOBOS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New Mexico Lobos +6
This game will be played at Lee’s Family Forum at 11:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.
WHY BET THE NEW MEXICO LOBOS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Lobos.
- Not only will New Mexico pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Can the Bruins Offense Score Enough in Henderson?
UCLA opened their season with a dominant 85-50 win over Rider on Monday. Playing at home, the Bruins were favored by 21.5 points and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game ended at 135, just under the 139-point O/U line.
UCLA took control early, leading 41-23 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring Rider 44-27.
UCLA put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 52.3% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 60%. They were dominant inside, hitting 66.7% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.5% from beyond the arc, going 10-for-29 from three-point range.
The Bruins dished out 21 assists and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds. Tyler Bilodeau led the way with 18 points, shooting 56.2% from the field, though he missed all three of his three-point attempts. T.J. Weeks Jr. added 15 points, hitting 4-of-7 from deep.
Despite giving up 50 points, UCLA’s defense struggled, allowing their opponent to shoot 52% from the field. The Bruins gave up 66% shooting on two-pointers, with their opponent hitting 24 of 36 attempts.
From beyond the arc, UCLA’s opponent shot 34%, making 10 of 29 three-point attempts. The Bruins also sent them to the line 12 times, where they converted 7 free throws, shooting 58%.
Can New Mexico Grab a Win at Home?
New Mexico Lobos Recent Game/Games
The Lobos opened their season with a 91-84 win over Nicholls on Monday. Playing at home, New Mexico was a -18.5 point favorite but didn’t cover the spread.
New Mexico led 48-43 at halftime and scored 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 175 exceeded the O/U line of 151.5.
New Mexico put up 91 points in their latest game, despite shooting just 38.3% from the field and 19.4% from three-point range (7/36). Their effective field goal percentage was 42%, but they made up for it with 16 offensive rebounds and 22 made free throws on 32 attempts (68.8%).
Nelly Junior Joseph was a force inside, scoring 28 points on 9/15 shooting and grabbing 16 rebounds. Robert Brown III added 23 points, hitting 6 of 12 from beyond the arc, while Donovan Dent dished out 11 assists to go with his 15 points.
New Mexico gave up 84 points in their last game, with their opponent shooting 38% from the field on 81 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 53% shooting, as their opponent went 24/45 on two-point shots.
The Lobos limited their opponent to 19% shooting from three, with just 7 made threes on 36 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the line 32 times, where they converted 22 free throws for 68%.