Fri, December 18th at 10:00 PM EST
December 18, 2026 β’ Bren Events Center, Irvine
NCAAB PREVIEW β’ December 18, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: New Mexico Lobos (0-0) meets UC Irvine Anteaters (0-0) at Bren Events Center, Irvine.
New Mexico Lobos
Visiting Side
Record
0-0
UC Irvine Anteaters
Home Side
Record
0-0
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
48%
New Mexico Lobos
VS
52%
UC Irvine Anteaters
Projected Score
NEW 81
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UC 85
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- New Mexico Lobos boasts a superior average point differential.
- UC Irvine Anteaters holds the advantage in team rebounding.
New Mexico Lobos
STAT
UC Irvine Anteaters
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host UC Irvine Anteaters plays on familiar turf at Bren Events Center, Irvine.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why New Mexico Lobos Could Win
New Mexico Lobos generates 81.7 points per game while shooting 46.0%.
Why UC Irvine Anteaters Could Win
UC Irvine Anteaters produces 77.4 points per game on 46.4% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if UC Irvine Anteaters's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Bren Events Center, Irvine
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
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Roster Information Unavailable
Player leaders will be available shortly.
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
New Mexico Lobos (51.9%)
UC Irvine Anteaters (48.1%)
Total Submissions: 30 circles
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