Colorado at New Mexico

New Mexico likes to run, but Colorado plays terrific defense for coach Tad Boyle. Colorado has held six of eight opponents under 72 points and is on a 4-2 run UNDER the total. The Buffaloes are 9-3 UNDER the total after a victory, 12-5 UNDER against the Mountain West, and 8-3 UNDER on the road versus a team with a winning home record. New Mexico plays its best defense at home where they've averaged 12,000 fans in three home contests. The Lobos have gone five of seven games UNDER the total when they step up to face the Pac-12. Colorado is also 23-9 UNDER the total against teams that outscore their opponents by 4+ points per game, while New Mexico is 44-27 UNDER versus teams with a winning percentage of .800 or better. A year ago when they met, Colorado won 75-57, allowing 29.6% shooting, and this total is too high. Play the UNDER.