Oppose a High-Scoring Contest

No. 10 New Mexico Lobos (26-7, 18-4 MWC) lock horns with No. 7 Marquette Golden Eagles (23-10, 14-8 Big East) in this South Region first round matchup at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

Under 152.5 points looks like an attractive total wager. New Mexico and Marquette might not be able to reach this combined amount and we can profit with this pick at 1.95.

Two Teams Defeated in Last Game

New Mexico Lobos lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 72-69 at home to Boise State Broncos.

Marquette Golden Eagles were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 79-63 reverse against St. John's Red Storm.

NCAAB Regular Season	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
New Mexico	26-7	2681	2335	346	18-2	8-5	1L
Marquette	23-10	2537	2262	275	14-3	9-7	1L

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Expert College Basketball Analysis

The first port of call is to check out the injury report for each team and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.

Key New Mexico vs Marquette stats:

The 152.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 New Mexico games.
The 152.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 New Mexico games.
The 152.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 New Mexico games.
The 152.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Marquette games.
The 152.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Marquette games.

New Mexico vs Marquette Prediction

Let’s shoot for a total bet for this college matchup, with Under 152.5 points available at odds of 1.95. This betting pick looks to have plenty of juice in the price.

The top sportsbooks will allow you to shoot for bigger odds on your Under wager. By moving the line and going for a lower Total, there’s the chance to get more juice.

Under 152.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

Our Pick

Under 152.5 Points @ 1.95 Bet Now

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Player Props

Kam Jones Under 20.5 Points 1.95

Kam Jones (Marquette) can be backed to total Under 20.5 points at 1.95. This gives us confidence that he might not cover the line and you can bet on Player Points.

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Stevie Mitchell Under 11.5 Points 1.87

Stevie Mitchell (Marquette) can be wagered to record Under 11.5 points at 1.87. This gives us confidence that he might not cover the line and you can bet on Player Points.

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New Mexico vs Marquette Bet Builder Tips

Totals Under 152.5

Spread New Mexico +3.5

Player Points Kam Jones Under 20.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Under 152.5 on the total, New Mexico to cover the +3.5 spread and Kam Jones (Marquette) to score Under 20.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

New Mexico New Mexico logo

73 - 74 Marquette logo

Marquette

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to the Golden Eagles claiming a 74-73 victory. This correct score pick is available at huge odds and could be an entertaining bet to place.

New Mexico vs Marquette Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Marquette Betting Favorites on the Moneyline

Marquette are 1.55 favorites and that means a 65% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. New Mexico are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at 2.50.

4.5 is the spread and 153.5 is the total points line. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 153.5 at 1.91.

If you’re keen on Marquette reaching 20 points before their opponents, the favorites are 1.67 to oblige. Conversely, New Mexico can be backed at 2.10 to make this total first.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball wagers. The betting sites have a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the game.

Betting Lines & Odds

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Donovan Dent Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Donovan Dent is available at 2.02 to rack up Over 21.5 points. If you want to go Under, then 1.76 is available.

Player Points

Donovan Dent (New Mexico)

Kam Jones (Marquette)

Nelly Junior Joseph (New Mexico)

David Joplin (Marquette)

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Player Assists

Donovan Dent (New Mexico)

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Chase Ross (Marquette)

Nelly Junior Joseph (New Mexico)

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Player Rebounds

Nelly Junior Joseph (New Mexico)

Kam Jones (Marquette)

David Joplin (Marquette)

Mustapha Amzil (New Mexico)

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Last 5 Games

New Mexico

NCAAB: 15/03 Boise State 72 New Mexico69
NCAAB: 13/03 San Jose State 52 New Mexico63
NCAAB: 08/03 UNLV 67 New Mexico81
NCAAB: 05/03 New Mexico 71 Nevada67
NCAAB: 01/03 Air Force 71 New Mexico92

Team Stats

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Marquette Stats

Moneyline

7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games

Moneyline

5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games

Point Spread

+3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games

Point Spread

-3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 144.70 pts in the previous 10 games
Over 152.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.00 pts and allowed 68.70 pts in the last 10 games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 145.00 pts in the previous 10 games
Over 152.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.10 pts and allowed 70.90 pts in the last 10 games

NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season

Big East	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
St. John's	30-4	2676	2240	436	21-1	9-3	9W
Creighton	24-10	2558	2364	194	17-4	7-6	1L
UConn	23-10	2554	2245	309	16-3	7-7	1L
Marquette	23-10	2537	2262	275	14-3	9-7	1L
Xavier	21-11	2497	2268	229	15-3	6-8	1L
Villanova	19-14	2421	2227	194	15-4	4-10	1L
Georgetown	17-15	2293	2202	91	14-6	3-9	2L
Butler	14-19	2437	2436	1	10-9	4-10	1L
DePaul	14-19	2402	2449	-47	11-8	3-11	1L
Providence	12-20	2283	2320	-37	10-9	2-11	6L
Seton Hall	7-25	1970	2246	-276	7-12	0-13	7L

Mountain West	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
New Mexico	26-7	2681	2335	346	18-2	8-5	1L
Utah State	26-7	2669	2309	360	16-2	10-5	1L
Colorado State	25-9	2558	2281	277	18-2	7-7	10W
Boise State	24-10	2546	2246	300	15-3	9-7	1L
San Diego State	21-9	2126	1909	217	13-5	8-4	1L
UNLV	18-15	2285	2248	37	13-7	5-8	1L
Nevada	17-16	2386	2248	138	14-7	3-9	1L
San Jose State	15-19	2455	2495	-40	10-9	5-10	1L
Wyoming	12-20	2149	2277	-128	8-7	4-13	5L
Fresno State	6-26	2264	2582	-318	5-10	1-16	2L
Air Force	4-28	1982	2357	-375	4-13	0-15	5L