Delaware vs New Mexico State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Delaware vs New Mexico State

The Delaware Fighting Blue Hens face the New Mexico State, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Wednesday, January 28.

We’d be surprised if New Mexico State don’t exceed a -11.5 spread against Delaware. That is why the bet has to be the big favorites to cover the line at -110.

Delaware Fighting Blue Hens were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Liberty Flames claimed a 67-51 win.

New Mexico State were defeated last time out. They were beaten at home to Florida International Panthers by a 81-78 scoreline.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 97-68 win for NM State when they last played Delaware.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
New Mexico State	16-16	2403	2303	100	11-6	5-10	1L
Delaware	10-21	2098	2293	-195	6-11	4-10	1L

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Delaware vs New Mexico State Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Delaware vs New Mexico State betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

New Mexico State at -11.5 on the spread really stand out in this college game. We are prepared to wager at odds of -110 and expect the favorites to cover this line.

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Key Delaware vs New Mexico State stats:

• The +11.5 line hasn’t been covered by Delaware in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +11.5 line hasn’t been covered by Delaware in 2 consecutive games.

NM State -11.5 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

NM State -11.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Delaware 63 - 78 NM State

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Delaware vs New Mexico State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

You might not get rich backing New Mexico State at -1000. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 91% chance of winning this college game. Delaware are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +640.

There is a spread of 12.5 and total points has a line of 137.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re going for Over 137.5, then the odds are -110.

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Moneyline

Delaware

+640

NM State

-1000

Point Spread

Delaware +12.5

-110

NM State -12.5

-110

Total Points

Under 137.5

-110

Over 137.5

-110

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Delaware Stats

New Mexico State Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +11.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -11.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 132.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 144.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 136.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 136.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 62.10 pts and allowed 70.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.30 pts and allowed 73.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 146.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 136.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 136.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.30 pts and allowed 71.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.30 pts and allowed 68.00 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Conference USA	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Liberty	25-7	2501	2253	248	14-4	11-3	1L
Sam Houston	22-11	2714	2447	267	14-2	8-9	1L
Kennesaw State	21-13	2834	2587	247	14-3	7-10	3W
Louisiana Tech	20-14	2375	2210	165	16-4	4-10	1L
Western Kentucky	18-14	2537	2436	101	13-6	5-8	3L
Middle Tennessee	17-15	2414	2329	85	12-5	5-10	1L
New Mexico State	16-16	2403	2303	100	11-6	5-10	1L
Missouri State	16-18	2551	2502	49	11-7	5-11	1L
Jacksonville State	15-17	2325	2188	137	10-9	5-8	1L
FIU	15-17	2580	2492	88	12-7	3-10	1L
UTEP	11-20	2149	2244	-95	9-8	2-12	1L
Delaware	10-21	2098	2293	-195	6-11	4-10	1L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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