Utah State at New Mexico

This is the third game in three nights for Utah State. They come off a 78-75 upset of Boise State last night as an eight-point dog. Utah State is in Las Vegas for this tournament and has not been a strong team away from home most of the season. Utah State finished eighth in the Mountain West in scoring and ninth in free throw shooting, while the defense was eighth in the 11-team league in field goal defense, plus seventh in three-point defense. They face third seeded New Mexico squad that is only playing its second game in two nights after an 85-75 win over Wyoming last night. New Mexico shot over 49% from the field and dominated off the bench in scoring, 47-17. New Mexico is tops in the MWC in free throw shooting (.773) and third in scoring (82.4 points per game). The Lobos beat Utah State three weeks ago, 78-63, forcing 23 turnovers. Utah State shot 51% from field and 50% from three-point land...and still lost by double-digits. The wagering value is on the Lobos to win the game against the team playing its third contest in three nights. Play New Mexico on the moneyline.