<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aggies versus the Golden Panthers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami, FL. New Mexico State is favored by -2.5 in this Conference USA conference matchup the against FIU. The over/under for the game is set at 143.5 points.</p><h3>NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES VS FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: FIU Golden Panthers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Bank Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Golden Panthers.</li><li>Not only will FIU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Aggies Pull Off a Win at Miami?</h3><h3>New Mexico State Aggies Recent Game/Games</h3> 
<p>The Aggies improved to 7-6 on the season after a dominant 85-57 win over UTEP on Saturday. New Mexico State entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 142, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.</p> 
<p>New Mexico State took control early, leading 38-25 at halftime. They kept up the pressure in the second half, scoring 47 points while allowing 32.</p><p>New Mexico State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points with a 56.7% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was even more impressive at 61.7%, thanks to their 68.3% shooting from two-point range. They also hit 84.6% of their free throws, going 11-for-13 from the line.</p> <p>Zawdie Jackson was perfect from the field, hitting all 7 of his shots and finishing with 18 points and 5 assists in just 23 minutes. David Terrell Jr. and Robert Carpenter each added 17 points, with Carpenter shooting 66.7% from the field. Otis Frazier III knocked down 3 of his 5 three-point attempts, finishing with 13 points and 5 rebounds.</p><p>New Mexico State's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 57 points on 36% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 11 of 29 shots, a 37% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, New Mexico State allowed 7 three-pointers on 21 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 for a 73% rate. The Aggies gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can FIU Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>FIU dropped to 5-10 on the season after an 81-74 road loss to Sam Houston on Saturday. The Golden Panthers were +8.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 155, going over the pre-game O/U line of 152.5.</p> <p>FIU fell behind 36-27 at halftime but put up a fight in the second half, scoring 47 points while allowing 45. Despite the loss, the Golden Panthers showed some resilience in the latter part of the game.</p><p>FIU's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.3%, with a strong 53.2% shooting inside the arc, but they struggled from three, hitting just 4 of 20 attempts (20%). At the free-throw line, they connected on 66.7%, making 12 of 18 shots.</p> <p>Lamar Wilkerson led the way with 29 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 5 of 7 from deep (71.4%). Jayden Brewer added 20 points, while Marcus Boykin contributed 17 points, hitting 3 of 4 from three. FIU grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists in the game.</p><p>Despite FIU's efforts, they allowed 81 points on 41% shooting from the field. The Golden Panthers' defense held their opponent to 37% shooting inside the arc, with just 11 made two-point field goals.</p> <p>However, FIU struggled to contain the three-point line, where their opponent shot 45%, hitting 10 threes. The Golden Panthers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 29 attempts, an 85% success rate.</p>

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