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New Mexico vs Clemson picks, predictions, odds: Who wins March Madness game?
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No. 11 seed New Mexico and No. 6 seed Clemson play Friday, March 22 in an NCAA Tournament first-round game in Memphis, Tennessee.
The West Region game is scheduled for 12:10 p.m. PT and can be seen on truTV (stream with Sling TV).
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New Mexico is a 2.5-point favorite in the game in March Madness odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook.
The Lobos are -145 on the moneyline. The Tigers are +120.
The over/under for the game is set at 148.5 points.
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Derrian Carter writes: “The Tigers’ embarrassing loss to Boston College may have been a blessing in disguise, giving the team nine days of rest before their NCAA tournament game. Expect Clemson to bounce back and have a strong showing offensively to advance to the round of 32.”
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Matt Cox writes: “New Mexico is also stout defensively at the rim, as shown in defeating the Aztecs’ Jaedon LeDee twice this season. The Lobos’ post-up prowess on defense will be needed against PJ Hall, who poses a unique matchup challenge. Still, the far superior athletic Lobos should overwhelm the more tactical Tigers in the “battle of the extras” (turnovers and rebounds) over the course of 40 minutes. New Mexico laying 2 or less is a play for me.”
It writes: “New Mexico has put together a 23-11-0 ATS record so far this year. Clemson has compiled a 17-14-1 record against the spread this year. The 81.7 points per game the Lobos score are 10.4 more points than the Tigers give up (71.3).”
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Danaiel Henderson writes: “We think this will be a thrilling 1st round game. We feel like the Lobos will give a valiant effort in this madness and could possibly be an upset story. We are taking New Mexico with the points. Our best bet is CLEM +2.5.”
ESPN: Clemson has a 62.3% chance to beat New Mexico in March Madness
The site gives the Lobos a 37.7% shot at defeating the Tigers in Friday’s first-round March Madness NCAA Tournament game.
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The UNLV Rebels kick off Week 10 tomorrow at home in Allegiant Stadium against the New Mexico Lobos. We covered a lot of predictions this week, but now it’s time for our official UNLV Rebels On SI Week 10 predictions. This is a showdown between two Mountain West teams having great seasons in what should be a great game.
The Rebels are coming off another bye week after losing for the first time this season against the Boise State Broncos. Heading into Week 10, they are sitting at 6 – 1 for the season and 2 – 1 in the Mountain West. This will be a get-right game for UNLV, but New Mexico is also a good measuring stick. After getting blown out by the Broncos, the Rebels may need to prove to themselves that they can compete with the top teams in the conference.
The Lobos are in the midst of a two-game winning streak. Their record now sits at 5 – 3. They are right behind UNLV in the Mountain West standings at 2 – 2. New Mexico hasn’t done anything spectacular, but they have been well-balanced, consistent, and disciplined on both sides of the ball. A team like this is a good test for the Rebels.
The offense has been absolutely dynamic. Quarterback Anthony Colandrea has been outstanding not only with his arm but also on the ground with his legs. This season, he has thrown for 1,618 yards, 12 touchdowns, and four touchdowns, while also rushing for 410 yards and four more TDs. Heading into Week 10, he’s the favorite to be named the Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Year this season.
Jai’Den Thomas leads the way on the ground for the Rebs. He’s coming off a down game in which he rushed for just 38 yards on 3.5 yards per carry. However, he leads the team with 615 yards and seven TDs on 7.4 yards per carry this season. Jet has also caught 18 passes for 104 yards and a TD in the passing attack. The star runner will look to have a bounce-back game this week.
The Lobos are solid on both sides of the ball. While they aren’t amazing on one side of the ball like the Rebels on offense, they also haven’t shown a major deficiency on another side of the ball like the Rebels on defense. Their offense is led by quarterback Jack Layne, running back Damon Bankston, and tight end Dorian Williams. This trio will be a good test for the Rebels’ defense, which has been working to get better during their bye week.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Potential redevelopment of the New Mexico State Fairgrounds in Albuquerque is moving fast, and KRQE News 13 is getting our first look at some of the big ideas being offered up to redesign one of the main corners of the property. The 49-acre corner is located on San Pedro and Central. Planners are emphasizing they’re only in the idea phase, but so far, that includes a lot of new potential housing and a possible, massive new park.
“Today, we’re looking at things like traffic calming on San Pedro, pedestrian safety on Central, which is one of the most dangerous roadways in the United States of America. Ten acres of green space that can open up and be available to the public,” said Martin Chavez, New Mexico State Fairgrounds Initiative.
Planners emphasize their concepts are not final, but they include ideas of adding a bunch a different types of housing, better bus stops, space for food trucks, and the flea market in what would be a big, open park and promenade. An initial estimate outlines a $64 million cost.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said the neighborhood is overdue for an update. “It just never got what it deserves to be a meaningful community that reflects the people who live there who have always deserved this level of prioritization and support,” said Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-New Mexico).
Redevelopment could also include buying up neighboring land, like the closed CVS near Louisiana Blvd. and Central Ave. “So, it’s a balance of as things happen inside the fairgrounds, we also want to see good things happening outside the fairgrounds, and it’s a good first step,” said Roger Valdez, Director, the Center for Housing Economics.
Reacting to the ideas, Albuquerque City Councilor Nicole Rogers said it’s a great start, going in the right direction for her district. “This is stuff that we can do right away, regardless of what happens with the fair, if it stays or goes. Community wants green space, the community wants better pedestrian safety around the fair, and we need to lower the heat index,” said Nichole Rogers, Albuquerque City Councilor for District 6.
The Tax District Board overseeing the plan effort passed a resolution on Thursday to move the ideas forward to the next design stage. It will have to go to the State Board of Finance for approval next. The Fairgrounds District will host a second public meeting to get community input on the potential drafts on November 18.
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