Monday’s contest features the New Mexico Lobos (0-0) and the Nicholls State Colonels (0-0) clashing at The Pit in what should be a one-sided matchup, with a projected 86-64 victory for heavily favored New Mexico according to our computer prediction. Tipoff is at 9:00 PM ET on November 4.

According to our computer prediction, New Mexico projects to cover the 16.5-point spread in its matchup against Nicholls State. The over/under is listed at 151.5, and the two sides are projected to come in below that total.

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New Mexico vs. Nicholls State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, November 4, 2024
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• TV: MW Network
• Where: Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Venue: The Pit
• Line: New Mexico -16.5
• Point total: 151.5
• Moneyline (to win): New Mexico -4000, Nicholls State +1260

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New Mexico vs. Nicholls State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  New Mexico 86, Nicholls State 64

Spread & Total Prediction for New Mexico vs. Nicholls State

• Pick ATS: New Mexico (-16.5)
• Pick OU: Under (151.5)

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New Mexico Performance Insights

• New Mexico was the 25th-best squad in college basketball in points scored (81.0 per game) and 130th in points conceded (70.7) last season.
• On the glass, the Lobos were 29th in the nation in rebounds (35.9 per game) last year. They were 189th in rebounds allowed (31.8 per game).
• Last season New Mexico was ranked 87th in college basketball in assists with 14.6 per game.
• The Lobos made 6.5 3-pointers per game and shot 32.8% from beyond the arc last year, ranking 265th and 247th, respectively, in the country.
• New Mexico was 74th in college basketball in 3-pointers conceded (6.5 per game) and 21st-best in 3-point percentage defensively (30.4%) last year.
• Last season, the Lobos attempted 69.7% of their shots from inside the 3-point line, and 30.3% from beyond it. In terms of made shots, 78.2% of the Lobos’ baskets were 2-pointers, and 21.8% were 3-pointers.

Nicholls State Performance Insights

• With 73.9 points per game on offense, Nicholls State was 167th in college basketball last season. Defensively, it surrendered 73.9 points per contest, which ranked 243rd in college basketball.
• Last year the Colonels pulled down 31.3 boards per game (230th-ranked in college basketball) and ceded 32.7 rebounds per contest (250th-ranked).
• Last year Nicholls State ranked 307th in college basketball in assists, delivering 11.4 per game.
• The Colonels ranked 293rd in college basketball with 12.4 turnovers per game last year. Meanwhile, they ranked 211th with 10.9 forced turnovers per contest.
• The Colonels sank 8.4 three-pointers per game (79th-ranked in college basketball). They sported a 36.6% shooting percentage (34th-ranked) from three-point land.
• Nicholls State surrendered 6.7 threes per game (94th-ranked in college basketball) last year, while allowing a 31.5% three-point percentage (51st-ranked).
• Nicholls State took 59.3% two-pointers and 40.7% three-pointers last year. Of the team’s baskets, 66.5% were two-pointers and 33.5% were threes.

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