SFA Vs New Mexico State: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – January 4, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 3, 2023

The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (10-5, 2-0 WAC) will attempt to extend a four-game winning run when hosting the New Mexico State Aggies (7-7, 0-2 WAC) on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Johnson Coliseum. It airs at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the ‘Jacks’ (-149 to win on the moneyline) matchup versus the Aggies (+121).

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SFA Vs New Mexico State Betting Lines

Computer Picks

Spread Pick New Mexico State (+2.5)
Total Pick Over (145)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

SFA Vs New Mexico State Stat Rankings

SFA Avg. (Rank) New Mexico State Avg. (Rank)
77.8 (70th) Points Scored 77.2 (79th)
66.4 (116th) Points Allowed 67.8 (150th)
33.5 (241st) Rebounds 36.2 (102nd)
10.9 (102nd) Off. Rebounds 10.1 (168th)
6.7 (255th) 3pt Made 8.8 (63rd)
16.7 (28th) Assists 14.5 (107th)
15.6 (347th) Turnovers 12 (140th)

SFA Vs New Mexico State Betting Trends

  • The ‘Jacks are 7-5-0 against the spread this season.
  • SFA is 3-4 as 2.5-point favorites or more.
  • The ‘Jacks have played 12 games this year, and seven of them have hit the over.
  • Five times so far this season, SFA and its opponent have combined to score more than 145 points.
  • The over/under in this game is 145 points, 0.8 higher than the average total in ‘Jacks games this season.
  • New Mexico State’s record against the spread is 4-6-1.
  • The Aggies have won twice ATS (2-2-1) as a 2.5-point underdog or more this season.
  • SFA has played 12 games this year, and seven of them have hit the over.
  • Aggies games have had over 145 points six times this year.
  • This game’s over/under is the same as New Mexico State’s average total of 145 points.

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SFA Impact Players

  • Sadaidriene Hall paces his team in both points (13.4) and rebounds (6.6) per contest, and also averages 2.4 assists. Defensively, he posts 1.3 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
  • AJ Cajuste leads his team in assists per contest (4.7), and also posts 9.8 points and 2.5 rebounds. At the other end, he delivers 1.8 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
  • Nigel Hawkins averages 11.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest. Defensively, he delivers 1.1 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
  • Nana Antwi-Boasiako posts 9.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists per contest, shooting 62.9% from the field.
  • Latrell Jossell averages 12.5 points, 1.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists per contest. Defensively, he posts 1 steal and 0 blocked shots.

New Mexico State Impact Players

  • Deshawndre Washington tops the Aggies in scoring (12.9 points per game), rebounding (7.9) and assists (4.7), shooting 43.5% from the floor and 43.2% from 3-point range with 1.1 triples per contest. He also averages 1.6 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
  • Xavier Pinson is the Aggies’ top scorer (12.9 points per game) and assist man (4.4), and delivers 3.4 rebounds.
  • The Aggies receive 10.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game from DaJuan Gordon.
  • Issa Muhammad gives the Aggies 10.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 0.5 assists per contest. He also puts up 0.5 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
  • Marchelus Avery is posting 9.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest, making 51.1% of his shots from the field and 39.4% from beyond the arc, with 1 triples per contest.
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