New Mexico Lobos
Basketball NCAAB Wed 10 Dec 19:00
Virginia Commonwealth Rams (VCU)
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  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.

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
VCU 22-7 2417 2111 306 15-3 7-4 1W
New Mexico 22-7 2339 2020 319 15-2 7-5 1W
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New Mexico vs VCU Prediction & Picks

Be ready for New Mexico vs VCU with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tomislav Buljan Over 0.5 Assists -233 BetMGM logo

Tomislav Buljan (New Mexico) can be wagered to record Over 0.5 assists at -233. The total for him on the Overs has lots of appeal, with bettors able to get plenty of juice.

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Deyton Albury Over 3.5 Rebounds -125 BetMGM logo

Deyton Albury (New Mexico) can be wagered to secure Over 3.5 rebounds at -125. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the Player Rebounds total, then you can back this selection.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 154.5
Spread VCU -9.5
Player Assists Tomislav Buljan Over 0.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Under 156.5. We’ve also gone for VCU -8.5 and Tomislav Buljan (New Mexico) to get Over 0.5 assists.

We recommend a same game parlay as it’s a fantastic way of wagering on a single event. Many basketball bettors like to create a personalised wager which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.

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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.

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New Mexico vs VCU Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

VCU Big Favorites With the Books

VCU Rams are massive -455 favorites. They are regarded as 82% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. New Mexico are the underdogs at +340 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is 8.5 and the total points line is currently 155.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to bet Under 155.5, there are odds of -105.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Deyton Albury Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Deyton Albury is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -110 that he goes Over 12.5 points and -115 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Deyton Albury (New Mexico)
Over 12.5
-110
Under 12.5
-115
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Tomislav Buljan (New Mexico)
Over 11.5
-125
Under 11.5
-105
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Player Assists
Deyton Albury (New Mexico)
Over 2.5
-154
Under 2.5
+120
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Jadrian Tracey (VCU)
Over 2.5
+120
Under 2.5
-161
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Tomislav Buljan (New Mexico)
Over 0.5
-233
Under 0.5
+175
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Player Rebounds
Tomislav Buljan (New Mexico)
Over 9.5
-145
Under 9.5
+110
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Deyton Albury (New Mexico)
Over 3.5
-125
Under 3.5
-105
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Micro Betting

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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
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Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Atlantic 10 Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Saint Louis 26-3 2586 1992 594 19-1 7-2 1W
VCU 22-7 2417 2111 306 15-3 7-4 1W
George Mason 22-7 2139 1970 169 16-2 6-5 1W
Dayton 20-9 2201 2046 155 15-3 5-6 5W
Saint Joseph's 19-10 2127 2028 99 14-3 5-7 4W
Davidson 18-11 2110 1963 147 11-7 7-4 2W
Duquesne 16-13 2320 2208 112 11-7 5-6 3L
George Washington 16-13 2408 2133 275 12-5 4-8 1L
Fordham 16-13 2028 1893 135 11-7 5-6 1L
Rhode Island 15-14 2062 2002 60 9-7 6-7 3L
Richmond 15-14 2251 2147 104 11-6 4-8 1L
St. Bonaventure 15-14 2226 2168 58 10-6 5-8 1L
La Salle 8-21 1905 2099 -194 6-8 2-13 2L
Loyola Chicago 7-22 1937 2228 -291 5-12 2-10 1W
Mountain West Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Utah State 25-4 2425 2012 413 15-0 10-4 1W
New Mexico 22-7 2339 2020 319 15-2 7-5 1W
San Diego State 19-9 2217 1973 244 13-3 6-6 1L
Boise State 19-10 2274 2123 151 12-6 7-4 3W
Nevada 19-10 2205 2088 117 15-3 4-7 1L
Colorado State 19-10 2232 2061 171 12-5 7-5 7W
Grand Canyon 18-11 2169 1993 176 13-6 5-5 1L
Wyoming 16-13 2226 2111 115 13-4 3-9 1W
UNLV 13-16 2299 2309 -10 8-7 5-9 1W
Fresno State 12-17 2126 2110 16 10-8 2-9 4L
San Jose State 8-21 2069 2254 -185 7-10 1-11 1L
Air Force 3-26 1805 2316 -511 3-15 0-11 22L
  • 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