New Mexico Vs UNLV: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – January 7, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 6, 2023

The No. 21 New Mexico Lobos (14-1, 2-1 MWC) hope to build on a 10-game home winning run when hosting the UNLV Rebels (11-3, 0-2 MWC) on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 9:30 PM ET. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Lobos’ (-234 to win on the moneyline) game with the Rebels (+188).

This article refers to lines current as of January 7, 2023 at 9:45 PM ET. Find all the up-to-date odds for this game in the table below and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

New Mexico Vs UNLV Betting Lines

Computer Picks

Spread Pick UNLV (+5.5)
Total Pick Under (149.5)

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.

New Mexico Vs UNLV Stat Rankings

New Mexico Avg. (Rank) UNLV Avg. (Rank)
83 (14th) Points Scored 76.9 (78th)
68.5 (170th) Points Allowed 64.5 (63rd)
38 (30th) Rebounds 35.3 (102nd)
9.6 (176th) Off. Rebounds 11.1 (64th)
6 (296th) 3pt Made 8.3 (83rd)
15.5 (43rd) Assists 14.6 (80th)
11.5 (125th) Turnovers 12.6 (236th)

New Mexico Vs UNLV Betting Trends

  • The Lobos have covered the spread eight times in 14 games.
  • New Mexico has an ATS record of 5-2-1 as 5.5-point favorites or more.
  • There have been eight Lobos games (out of 14) that hit the over this year.
  • New Mexico’s games have had more than 149.5 points scored on eight occasions this season.
  • The average total for Lobos games this season has been 151.5, which is two points higher than the total for this game.
  • Against the spread, UNLV is 7-6-0 this season.
  • There have been eight New Mexico’s games (out of 14) that hit the over this year.
  • Rebels games have finished with over 149.5 points only twice this year.
  • Games involving UNLV this year have averaged 141.4 points per game, an 8.1-point differential when compared to the over/under for this contest.

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New Mexico Impact Players

  • Jaelen House puts up a team-best 5 assists per contest. He is also putting up 17 points and 3.7 rebounds, shooting 48.1% from the floor and 48.3% from beyond the arc with 1.9 made 3-pointers per game.
  • Morris Udeze posts 15.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest, shooting 59.7% from the floor.
  • Jamal Mashburn JR averages 17.5 points and 2 assists per game — both team highs. He is also putting up 3.1 rebounds, shooting 44.2% from the floor and 40.8% from beyond the arc with 1.3 made 3-pointers per contest.
  • Josiah Allick leads the Lobos at 8 rebounds per contest, while also posting 1.7 assists and 9.2 points.
  • Donovan Dent is averaging 5.6 points, 2.9 assists and 2.2 rebounds per game.

UNLV Impact Players

  • Luis Rodriguez is the Rebels’ top rebounder (5.9 per game), and he delivers 13.1 points and 1.4 assists.
  • Keshon Gilbert is posting 12.5 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game, making 46% of his shots from the field and 43.9% from 3-point range, with 1.3 triples per contest.
  • The Rebels receive 5.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 0.4 assists per game from David Muoka.
  • Justin Webster gets the Rebels 7.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game. He also averages 0.7 steals and 0 blocked shots.
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