Boise State vs. New Mexico betting: College basketball preview for Dec. 30

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The New Mexico Lobos (10-2, 1-0 MWC) will try to extend a seven-game win streak when they hit the road to play the Boise State Broncos (8-4, 0-1 MWC) on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at ExtraMile Arena as 5-point underdogs. The contest airs at 11 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1. The matchup’s over/under is set at 146.5.

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Boise State vs. New Mexico betting lines

  • Boise State moneyline odds to win: -228
  • New Mexico moneyline odds to win: +187
  • Spread: Boise State (-5)
  • Total: 146.5

Boise State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • In home games last season, Boise State owned a better record against the spread (10-4-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (5-6-0).
  • The Broncos eclipsed the over/under in eight of 14 home games (57.1%) last season, compared to five of 11 road games (45.5%).
  • Boise State played better as a moneyline favorite at home last year, posting a home record of 12-2 home record, compared to going 5-2 in away games.

Last season stats

  • On offense, the Broncos were the 123rd-ranked team in the country (75.8 points per game) last year. Defensively, they were 40th (66.9 points conceded per game).
  • On the boards, Boise State was 75th in college basketball in rebounds (33.6 per game) last season. It was third-best in rebounds allowed (26.0 per game).
  • Last season the Broncos were ranked 105th in the country in assists with 14.5 per game.

Boise State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 6-5-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 1-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 5+: 3-3-0 (As Favorite: 3-4-0; As Underdog: 3-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 3-8-0 (Home: 1-4-0; Away: 1-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-1 (Home: 5-0; Away: 0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-0)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.6 (235th in nation) 44.2 (223rd) 33.8 (156th) 26.1 (12th) 13.8 (221st) 11.5 (173rd)

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New Mexico statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Last season, New Mexico was 8-8-0 at home against the spread (.500 winning percentage). On the road, it was 5-6-0 ATS (.455).
  • Lobos games went above the over/under more frequently at home (10 times out of 16) than away (two of 11) last season.

Last season stats

  • The Lobos were 33rd in the nation last year with 80.5 points per game. At the other end of the court, they ranked 135th with 70.6 points allowed per contest.
  • With 35.1 boards per game, New Mexico was 32nd in the nation. It ceded 31.3 rebounds per contest, which ranked 187th in college basketball.
  • The Lobos ranked 83rd in the country with 14.9 assists per contest.

New Mexico betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 6-5-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 1-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 3-4-0; As Underdog: 3-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 8-3-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 2-0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-1 (Home: 6-0; Away: 0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-1 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-0)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.9 (166th in nation) 39.7 (43rd) 34.3 (133rd) 32.0 (236th) 15.3 (136th) 10.8 (105th)
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