Colorado State Rams vs. New Mexico Lobos: Preview and Prediction

Get ready for an intense matchup between the Colorado State Rams (20-6, 8-5 MWC) and the New Mexico Lobos (20-6, 8-5 MWC) on February 21, 2024, at 8:00 PM at The Pit in Albuquerque, NM. Tune in to CBSSN for what promises to be an exhilarating game.

Team Reviews

Colorado State Rams (20-6)

The Colorado State Rams have had a strong season with a 20-6 record, demonstrating their competitiveness in the Mountain West Conference. Led by the scoring of I. Stevens and the rebounding of N. Clifford, the Rams have shown their ability to perform under pressure. With recent victories over USU and SJSU, Colorado State aims to continue their winning momentum.

Last 5 Games:

vs USU: W75-55
@ SDSU: L71-55
vs SJSU: W66-47
vs BOIS: W75-62
@ FRES: W73-61

New Mexico Lobos (20-6)

The New Mexico Lobos have also had a successful season with a 20-6 record, showcasing their strength in the Mountain West Conference. Led by the scoring of J. House and the all-around contributions of J. Toppin, the Lobos have proven to be a formidable opponent. Despite a recent loss to SDSU, New Mexico is determined to bounce back against Colorado State.

Last 5 Games:

@ SDSU: L81-70
@ NEV: W83-82
vs UNLV: L80-77
@ WYO: W91-73
vs BOIS: L86-78

Colorado State vs New Mexico Odds

Team	Spread	Total	Moneyline
Colorado State Rams	+6.5 (-120)	o155.5 (-105)	+210
New Mexico Lobos	-6.5 (EVEN)	u155.5 (-115)	-250

Prediction

Expect the New Mexico Lobos to emerge victorious and cover the -6.5 points spread against the Colorado State Rams. Here's why:

New Mexico has a strong home-court advantage playing at The Pit, where they have performed exceptionally well this season. Additionally, the Lobos have a well-balanced team with potent scoring threats like J. House and solid rebounding from J. Toppin.

While Colorado State is a formidable opponent, New Mexico's recent performance and home-court advantage give them the edge in this matchup. With their ability to control the pace of the game and execute on both ends of the court, expect New Mexico to secure a convincing victory and cover the spread.

Pick: New Mexico Lobos to Win and Cover the Spread (-6.5)

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