New Mexico blitzed through three opponents enroute to the NIT semifinals. All were home games -- same for Tulsa -- so the Lobos could be expected to cool off from their torrid scoring pace. The Golden Hurricane have been less impressive in part because of the absence of injured David Green (15.7 ppg). He returned for part-time duty in the latest game and might be ready to resume his usual minutes after a long break in the schedule. Tulsa has covered about two of every three games as an underdog. It will feel right at home with the Lobos' quick pace. The original spread has inched up, which makes the Golden Hurricane a fetching play.
The Lobos have covered six straight games, and they've looked dominant in the NIT. New Mexico's closest win in this tournament was by 15 points. Tulsa relies on 3-point shooting but will face a Lobos defense that excels at guarding the perimeter. Lay the points.
