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Utah State vs. New Mexico Prediction, Preview, and Odds – 1-16-2024
Utah State Aggies (16-1) vs. New Mexico Lobos (14-3)
The college basketball betting action goes on with another sensational Tuesday, so we are breaking down the Mountain West Conference showdown from The Pit in Albuquerque, New Mexico to get you the best Utah State vs. New Mexico pick and odds.
These teams are meeting for the first time this season. These teams have not played each other this season, but Utah State swept the season series last year and defeated New Mexico seven straight times. The Lobos enter as 4.5-point favorites with the total set at 156.5.
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Aggies Look to Extend Winning Streak
The Utah State Aggies (16-1, 8-6-1 ATS) earned their 14th straight victory when they defeated UNLV on Saturday, 87-86. This team has not lost since losing to Bradley in overtime back on November 11. The Aggies are 4-1 (1-3-1 ATS) on the road. Utah State is 41st in the KenPom rankings and is 44th according to Bart Torvik.
This was an exciting victory for the Aggies, who found themselves trailing by seven at the half as UNLV shot 53.3% from the floor. However, Utah State was able to hold them to 36.4% in the second, rallying behind 50% shooting of their own. The Aggies went 23-25 from the free-throw line. That continues a dominating performance for this team as they are 11th in field-goal percentage (50.1%) and 155th in free-throw percentage (71.8%). This team is doing a great job getting to the line, 57th in free throws made per game (16.1) and 59th in free-throw attempts per contest (22.4).
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Great Osobor and Ian Martinez led the way with 24 points each. Osbor went 12-13 from the free-throw line and added 14 rebounds to earn the double-double. He leads the club at 18.9 points per contest, hitting 58.5% of his shots. Martinez is hitting 54.9% of his attempts. Utah State is 47th in points per 100 possessions (114.0) and 45th in points allowed per 100 possessions (97.9).
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Lobos Look to Remain Undefeated at Home
The New Mexico Lobos (14-3, 11-5-0 ATS) defeated San Diego State on Saturday, 88-70. After winning 12 of their first 13 games, the Lobos are 2-2 in their last four. New Mexico is undefeated at home, going 9-0 (7-1-0 ATS). New Mexico is 39th according to both KenPom and Bart Torvik.
New Mexico shot only 44.1% in the contest while San Diego State hit 40.6% of their shots. The big difference was that the Lobos went 21-31 from the free-throw line while the Aztecs were 11-20. That helped the club to blow open a three-point halftime lead. New Mexico has been very impressive defensively, 75th in opponent field-goal percentage (41.1%) yet is still 94th in shooting (46.6%).
Jaelen House led the way with 26 points, adding six rebounds and five assists. House is second on the club at 15.7 points per game, only hitting 38.3% of his shots. The Lobos are 68th in points per 100 possessions (111.9) and 26th in points allowed per 100 possessions (95.5).
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Best Bets for this Game
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Oddsmakers are very high on the Lobos in this contest, with some lines going as high as 5.5. However, while New Mexico may win this game, this is not going to be a decisive victory. The Lobos are hurt by the fact that they cannot hit free throws, 301st at 67.0%. That will keep them from being able to dominate this game.
Both of these teams know how to get to the free-throw line, but Utah State is hitting about 5% better at the line. They are also a little better shooting team and can rival New Mexico
Prediction: Take the Utah State Aggies at +4.5 (-102)
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An interesting stat is that Utah State has not only won the last seven meetings but has scored 81 points or better in each of the last five victories. These clubs combined to score 157 points and 167 in the two games last year, and there is no reason to believe that the teams cannot put up some offense in this game as well.
Utah State has scored at least 80 in seven of their last nine contests. New Mexico has gone over 80 in five of their last 10. Look for a total of around 160 in this game.
Prediction: Go over 156.5 (-110)
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Teens airlifted to Utah County hospitals after rollover of at least 50 yards | Gephardt Daily
UTAH COUNTY, May 11, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Two males, ages 14 and 19, were transported to area hospitals Sunday after the side-by-side they were riding rolled down the side of a mountain.
Utah County Sheriff deputies and Santaquin police responded to the 6:07 p.m. call. Two medical helicopters were called to the scene, in the Pole Canyon area, as was a Department of Public Safety helicopter with a hoist in case it was needed, Sgt. Austin Edwards, Utah County Sheriff‘s Office, told Gephardt Daily.
“Eventually, rescue workers were able to make it to the spot on the hill where the vehicle had come to rest, and they were able to secure the victims, stabilize the victims, and get them back down the hill again to where the helicopters were waiting,” Edwards said.
“The 19-year-old male was transported to Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, and the 14 year old was transported to Primary Children’s in Lehi.”
Both were said to have critical injuries, which were not considered to be life threatening, Edwards said.
“The cause of the rollover is still under investigation, so we don’t have that information available just yet.”
Photos: Utah County Sheriff
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Utah Jazz jump to #2 in the lottery, plus full results
In what has a chance to be one of the most important nights in Jazz history, the Utah Jazz jumped in the NBA Lottery to the #2 spot for the upcoming NBA draft.
Here are the final results, which show all the movement.
Aside from it being a massive night for the Wizards, Jazz, Grizzlies, and Bulls, it was a devastating night for a few teams, but no one more than the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers, in their trade for Ivica Zubac, had a stipulation on their pick that if the pick was top-4 they kept it. But if it fell below 4, they would give it to the Clippers which is exactly what happened. Now, the Clippers, who are without Zubac, find themselves with a #5 pick to build around.
For the Jazz this is a culmination of four years of rebuilding that ends with an extremely satisfying end. Utah will now have one of the tier-1 players from this draft: AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson. The player Utah drafts will be one of their cornerstone pieces and will have the chance to not only play, but be a part of a team that will be competing for the playoffs this season.
The Utah Jazz now have a Sinister Six core: Darryn Peterson (If AJ Dybantsa goes #1), Keyonte George, Ace Bailey, Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Walker Kessler (if he signs). It’s quite the core with a mix of youth and veterans in their prime. With this group, the Jazz will have a chance to be one of the top teams in the Western Conference. Yes, the Thunder and Spurs are going to be difficult to beat, but Utah has the mix of talent, coaching, and depth that could absolutely do the trick.
Now the Utah Jazz look forward to the NBA Draft that be on June 23rd. Let the posturing begin!!
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Provo’s new Boys & Girls clubhouse gives Utah youth more space to learn, grow and belong
PROVO — An organization that has been a beacon of hope for Utah children and families just got a big upgrade in Provo.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County on Friday held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newest facility, marking the start of a new chapter in providing support for those who need it the most.
The new Kent B. Nelson Clubhouse, 131 N. Olympic Blvd., replaces the organization’s former Provo clubhouse, which had been in operation for more than 50 years. Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County leaders said they had outgrown the aging facility and needed a larger, more modern space to support more community members.
“This new clubhouse is more than a building — it’s a central place where we can coordinate programs, support our staff, and amplify our impact across the region,” said David Bayles, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County, in a statement.
The organization’s mission was something the late former Utah County Commissioner Tom Sakievich was passionate about. His wife Marji and daughter Emily Sakievich attended Friday’s grand opening ceremony just as if he would’ve wanted to.
“He loved this project, and it meant the world to him,” Emily Sakievich told KSL. “This was actually one of the last places he went before he passed. (He) and my mom stopped by to just see how progress was going; he would be so excited to see this come together.”
The former commissioner died last December at the age of 72. Tom Sakievich resigned from the seat in September 2024 after being diagnosed with glioblastoma brain cancer.
Emily Sakievich said her father was a big supporter of helping children in the Boys & Girls Clubs feel supported while he was in office.
“He would have all of them come to his office and talk about how government works and how they can be a part of it someday,” she said.
The new 20,000 square-foot facility expands on resources and programs offered at its previous site for community youth and families experiencing hardships.
The clubhouse will provide safe, engaging, and educational programs in a modernized building fit to serve more than 14,000 Utah children and teens.
A variety of programs including after-school, summer activities and STEM learning will be offered at the new facility. Other resources include internet safety programs, mental health support, nutrition initiatives, and housing assistance for families experiencing homelessness.
“We’ve been able to increase the capacity so much and add preschool and other things; we can even benefit more families — and we can benefit them for a longer period of time, from younger to older, where there are no gaps.” Provo City Council Chair Katrice MacKay told KSL. “So I’m really excited. It’s a fantastic thing for the city and for our residents.”
Leaders of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County say the new $6 million Provo clubhouse was designed as a welcoming space where children and teens can explore new interests, build life skills, and receive mentorship from caring staff.
“The Boys & Girls Clubs have been a cornerstone of youth development in Utah County for decades,” said Janet Frank, board president, in a statement “This new clubhouse strengthens that mission, allowing the organization to extend its reach and impact across the entire region.”
Friday’s event took place while children who attend the Boys & Girls Clubs were in school, so another ceremony for kids and their families is planned for the end of the month.
“The Boys & Girls Club is for every kid out there,” Bayles said. “We want to accomplish what every parent wants for their kids — we want them to have a safe place to learn and grow, to be successful in school, to build social skills and to go on and be great members of society.”
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