Simpsom leads Alabama State against New Mexico after 20-point performance

Alabama State Hornets (3-4) at New Mexico Lobos (4-2)

Albuquerque, New Mexico; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lobos -18.5; over/under is 145.5

BOTTOM LINE: Alabama State faces New Mexico after Micah Simpsom scored 20 points in Alabama State’s 83-68 loss to the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars.

The Lobos have gone 3-0 in home games. New Mexico is ninth in the MWC scoring 75.3 points while shooting 42.9% from the field.

The Hornets have gone 1-3 away from home. Alabama State is 1-3 against opponents over .500.

New Mexico’s average of 8.2 made 3-pointers per game is 1.5 fewer made shots on average than the 9.7 per game Alabama State gives up. Alabama State averages 7.9 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.1 fewer made shots on average than the 9.0 per game New Mexico allows.

TOP PERFORMERS: Tomislav Buljan is scoring 12.8 points per game and averaging 11.8 rebounds for the Lobos. Jake Hall is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers.

Simpsom is averaging 17.4 points, 3.4 assists and 1.7 steals for the Hornets. Asjon Anderson is averaging 17.1 points.

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