The Lobos have been a buzzsaw at home this season and teams are having a hard time with them as they are getting beaten on defense, not being allowed second chances and not penetrating the paint as often as teams would like. The Lobos have also been putting up the offense and this is a spot at home where New Mexico will refocus after their rivalry match with New Mexico State was closer than they would have liked. UC Irvine plays better at home and they are on the road in this one. The will have a tough time getting past the Lobos tonight. New Mexico is doing all the technical things right and better than the Anteaters and being back at home just means they will roll again.

UC-Irvine is 4-13 ATS in road games versus explosive offensive teams who are scoring 84+ points per game since 1997. New Mexico is 8-2 ATS as a favorite this season. The Lobos are 8-1 ATS in home games after 4 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons. UC Irvine are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road. UC Irvine are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Mountain West conference. New Mexico are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games.

Best bet: lay the points with New Mexico.