New Mexico Lobos
Basketball NCAAB Wed 10 Dec 19:00
Virginia Commonwealth Rams (VCU)
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: New Mexico vs VCU

The New Mexico Lobos battle the VCU Rams, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, December 10.

Why Under 154.5 Looks the Best Betting Option

The total line looks too big at 154.5 and we can take advantage. Go under this number at -110 and hope that New Mexico and VCU don’t produce too many fireworks.

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78-71 Triumph for New Mexico in Previous H2H Matchup

New Mexico Lobos previous game saw them claim a 98-71 home win over Santa Clara Broncos.

VCU Rams were winners last time out. It was a 83-57 home victory against Samford Bulldogs.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 78-71 win for New Mexico when they last played VCU.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
New Mexico 7-2 740 621 119 7-0 0-2 4W
VCU 6-3 759 638 121 5-1 1-2 2W
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New Mexico vs VCU Prediction & Picks

Make the most of New Mexico vs VCU with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

In our opinion, the teams are unlikely to reach the 154.5 points line. Therefore, chance an Under wager at -110 and hope the number isn’t reached in this college matchup.

Our college basketball handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each team, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key New Mexico vs VCU stats:

  • The 154.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 New Mexico games on the road.
  • The 154.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 New Mexico games on the road.
  • The 154.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 VCU games.
  • The 154.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 VCU games at home.
  • The 154.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 VCU games.

Under 154.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 154.5
Spread VCU -9.5
Result & BTTS 80 VCU / No

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Under 154.5, VCU -9.5 and at least one team not to score 80 points and VCU to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

New Mexico New Mexico logo 68 - 80 VCU logo VCU

If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then the Rams to enjoy a 80-68 win could be along the right lines. There are enormous odds for this particular outcome.

New Mexico vs VCU 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.

VCU Big Favorites With the Books

VCU Rams are massive -588 favorites. They are regarded as 85% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. New Mexico are the underdogs at +430 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is 9.5 and the total points line is currently 154.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to bet Under 154.5, there are odds of -105.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

As an alternative to the game lines, check out the player prop bets that are available. It’s especially great if you have a view when it comes to Turnovers, Steals, Blocks and Points, while there are lots of other options.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Mexico logo New Mexico Stats
VCU logo VCU Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAB Table Select Season

Atlantic 10 Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
George Washington 9-1 920 751 169 7-0 2-1 2W
George Mason 9-1 801 653 148 7-0 2-1 1L
St. Bonaventure 9-1 759 660 99 6-0 3-1 4W
Saint Louis 8-1 824 626 198 7-1 1-0 2W
Richmond 8-1 763 627 136 6-0 2-1 3W
Davidson 7-2 684 624 60 5-2 2-0 1L
Dayton 7-3 793 720 73 6-1 1-2 1L
VCU 6-3 759 638 121 5-1 1-2 2W
Duquesne 6-3 781 720 61 6-2 0-1 1W
Rhode Island 7-4 830 753 77 4-2 3-2 2L
Saint Joseph's 5-3 626 601 25 5-0 0-3 3W
Fordham 6-4 759 643 116 5-2 1-2 2L
La Salle 3-6 611 610 1 3-3 0-3 3L
Loyola Chicago 3-7 676 751 -75 3-5 0-2 2W
Mountain West Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Utah State 8-1 762 598 164 5-0 3-1 1W
Wyoming 8-2 880 717 163 8-0 0-2 2W
Colorado State 8-2 839 712 127 5-2 3-0 4W
New Mexico 7-2 740 621 119 7-0 0-2 4W
Nevada 7-3 773 727 46 6-2 1-1 3W
Boise State 6-3 704 633 71 4-3 2-0 2W
Fresno State 6-4 754 697 57 6-3 0-1 2L
San Diego State 4-3 566 541 25 3-2 1-1 1W
Grand Canyon 5-4 667 616 51 5-3 0-1 1L
San Jose State 5-5 751 726 25 5-2 0-3 2W
UNLV 4-5 749 763 -14 2-2 2-3 1W
Air Force 3-8 728 809 -81 3-6 0-2 4L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak