UConn vs. New Mexico State NCAA Tournament First Round Betting Picks and Predictions
by Steve Beck | Mar 14, 2022
UConn vs. New Mexico State Betting Picks & Predictions
The New Mexico State Aggies (27-6) are underdogs (+7) as they try to continue a three-game win streak when they visit the No. 20 UConn Huskies (23-9) at 6:50 PM ET on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at KeyBank Center. Find more below on the UConn vs. New Mexico State betting line, head-to-head stats, best bets and more. The over/under in the matchup is set at 132.5.
UConn vs. New Mexico State Betting Line
UConn vs New Mexico State Betting Information
| Favorite |
Spread |
Favorite Spread Odds |
Underdog Spread Odds |
Total |
Over Total Odds |
Under Total Odds |
Favorite Moneyline |
Underdog Moneyline |
| UConn |
-7 |
– |
– |
132.5 |
-110 |
-110 |
-300 |
240 |
UConn vs. New Mexico State Game Info
- Game Day: Thursday, March 17, 2022
- Game Time: 6:50 PM ET
- Location: Buffalo, New York
Computer Predictions for UConn vs. New Mexico State
Computer picks for Huskies vs Aggies
| ATS |
Over/Under |
Score Prediction |
|
New Mexico State (+7)
|
Over (132.5)
|
New Mexico State 71 UConn 65
|
UConn vs. New Mexico State Betting Trends
In UConn’s 32 games this year, it has 13 wins against the spread.
The Huskies have been favored by 7 points or more 16 times this season and are 6-10 ATS in those matchups.
UConn’s games this year have eclipsed the over/under in 57.6% of its opportunities (19 times in 33 games with a set point total).
UConn Leaders
R.J. Cole leads the Huskies in points and assists. He averages 15.7 points per game while also adding 4.1 assists.
UConn is led in rebounds by Adama Sanogo’s 8.9 per game.
Cole makes 1.8 treys per game to lead the Huskies.
UConn’s steals leader is Andre Jackson, who averages 1.2 per game. Isaiah Whaley leads the team averaging 2.2 blocks a game.
UConn Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
43.6 |
213 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
40.1 |
30 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
37.5 |
6 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
29.3 |
64 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
11.4 |
232 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
11.5 |
127 |
New Mexico State vs. UConn Betting Trends
Against the spread, New Mexico State is 16-12-0 this year.
The Aggies are unbeaten ATS (1-0) as a 7-point underdog or greater this year.
New Mexico State has seen 15 of its 33 games go over the point total.
New Mexico State Leaders
Teddy Allen leads the team in both scoring (19.3 points per game) and rebounding (6.8 rebounds per game).
Jabari Rice has the title of New Mexico State assist leader, dishing out 3.2 assists per game this season.
Allen makes more threes per game than any other member of the Aggies, averaging 2.1 treys per game.
Allen tops New Mexico State in steals with 1.2 per game, and Johnny McCants leads the squad in blocks with 1.8 per game.
New Mexico State Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
45.7 |
82 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
39.1 |
16 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
34.8 |
42 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
27.2 |
12 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
12.7 |
108 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
11.2 |
96 |
Betting Tips for UConn vs. New Mexico State
Our best bet against the spread is New Mexico State (+7) after taking a look at all of the key trends and stats for this matchup. Our computer predicts the scoring will go over the total of 132.5 points, with a final score of UConn 71, New Mexico State 65.
