New Mexico State vs Delaware Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: New Mexico State vs Delaware

The New Mexico State square off against the Delaware Fighting Blue Hens, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, January 17.

There’s a great opportunity to back Delaware against the spread considering they should perform well against New Mexico State. Snap up the -102 when it comes to them covering the +4.5.

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New Mexico State suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 73-71 scoreline occurred on the road against Liberty Flames.

Delaware Fighting Blue Hens lost their last game, being beaten at home to UTEP Miners 70-69.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
New Mexico State	9-7	1215	1095	120	8-2	1-5	2L
Delaware	5-12	1123	1202	-79	4-7	1-5	3L

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New Mexico State vs Delaware Prediction & Picks

We dive into the top New Mexico State vs Delaware betting angles, including our main match prediction, best correct score play and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

The best bet could involve backing Delaware against the spread in this college showdown. There’s an attractive +4.5 available at -102 that they cover the line and that has to be our prediction.

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Key New Mexico State vs Delaware stats:

• The +4.5 line has been covered by Delaware in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +4.5 line has been covered by Delaware in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +4.5 line has been covered by Delaware in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by NM State in 5 consecutive games on the road.
• The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by NM State in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by NM State in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.

Delaware +4.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 50.5% chance of this pick winning. However, our analysts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

NM State 69 - 70 Delaware

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll bet on Delaware to secure a 70-69 win at huge odds and this correct score selection should hopefully be a fun one.

New Mexico State vs Delaware Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Delaware are massive +170 favorites. They are regarded as 37% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, New Mexico State are trading at -204.

The spread currently stands at 4.5 and the total points line is 135.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you’re going for Over 135.5, then the odds are -115.

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Moneyline

NM State

-204

Delaware

+170

Point Spread

NM State -4.5

-115

Delaware +4.5

-105

Total Points

Under 135.5

-105

Over 135.5

-115

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New Mexico State Stats

Delaware Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 141.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 135.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 135.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.70 pts and allowed 72.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.10 pts and allowed 71.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 131.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 134.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 135.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 135.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 64.40 pts and allowed 67.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 65.30 pts and allowed 69.30 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	14-3	1365	1155	210	9-1	5-2	8W
Western Kentucky	11-6	1383	1283	100	9-2	2-4	2W
Kennesaw State	11-6	1512	1309	203	9-1	2-5	3W
Middle Tennessee	10-7	1271	1169	102	8-2	2-5	1L
Missouri State	10-7	1279	1221	58	9-2	1-5	1L
Louisiana Tech	10-7	1158	1025	133	10-1	0-6	2W
Sam Houston	10-7	1438	1271	167	5-1	5-6	1W
New Mexico State	9-7	1215	1095	120	8-2	1-5	2L
FIU	9-8	1443	1333	110	9-2	0-6	3L
Jacksonville State	8-9	1250	1134	116	6-5	2-4	2L
UTEP	6-11	1187	1230	-43	5-4	1-7	1W
Delaware	5-12	1123	1202	-79	4-7	1-5	3L

• 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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