New Mexico vs Air Force Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 20

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Air Force head coach Joe Scott reacts in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against New Mexico in Albuquerque, N.M., Friday, Jan. 27, 2023.
(AP Photo/Eric Draper)
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  • New Mexico (12-5) is a -10.5 point favorite vs Air Force (6-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • New Mexico / Air Force TV channel: CBSSN

The New Mexico Lobos (12-5) visit Clune Arena to take on the Air Force Falcons (6-10) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Colorado Springs, CO.

New Mexico is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).

The New Mexico vs. Air Force Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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New Mexico vs. Air Force Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
New Mexico-10.5 -110O 142.5 -105-650
Air Force +10.5 -110U 142.5 -115+450

New Mexico vs Air Force Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts New Mexico will win this college basketball game with 85.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

New Mexico vs Air Force Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Air Force will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • New Mexico has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • New Mexico has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.00 Units / 5% ROI)
  • New Mexico has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Air Force has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.80 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Air Force has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.35 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Air Force has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 29 games (+0.45 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Air Force have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 29 games (+0.10 Units / 0% ROI)

New Mexico Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

New Mexico has a 10-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.3 Units / 12.3% ROI).

  • 12-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.1 Units / 1.03% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Over for -1.9 Units / -10.16% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Under for +0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI

Air Force Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Air Force has a 6-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5 Units / -28.41% ROI).

  • 7-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.9 Units / -15.25% ROI
  • 10-6 when betting the Over for +3.4 Units / 19.43% ROI
  • 6-10 when betting the Under for -5.1 Units / -28.81% ROI

New Mexico Offensive Stats & Trends:

New Mexico has made 5.8 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 7.5

New Mexico is shooting 47% (553/1,172) this season — 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

New Mexico has made 5.8 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

New Mexico has averaged 81.8 points per game (4,253 points/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 73.3

Air Force Offensive Stats & Trends:

Air Force has averaged 67.5 points per game (1,080 points/16 games) this season — lowest among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 76.1

Air Force has averaged 7.6 offensive rebounds per game (121 rebounds/16 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 9.9

Air Force has made 8.2 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Air Force has averaged 1.31 points per shot (3,222 points/2,465 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 1.29

New Mexico Defensive Stats & Trends:

New Mexico has averaged 10.1 steals per game (181 steals/18 games) this season — best among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 7.0

New Mexico has 181 steals this season — most among Mountain West Teams

New Mexico has forced 15.9 turnovers per game (287 turnovers/18 games) this season — best among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 12.9

New Mexico has averaged 27.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,430 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 25.3

Air Force Defensive Stats & Trends:

Air Force has allowed an average of 1.26 points per shot (1,083 points/858 shots) this season — tied for highest among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 1.20

Air Force has allowed 5.8 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Air Force has averaged 23.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,115 rebounds/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 25.3

Air Force has averaged 23.8 defensive rebounds per game (380 rebounds/16 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 25.6


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