New Mexico State vs FIU Prediction, Picks & Odds | 02 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: New Mexico State vs FIU

The New Mexico State go up against the Florida International Panthers, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Friday, January 2.

We are having a bet on FIU to beat New Mexico State. You can back our prediction at -100 on the Moneyline and we think this offers good value.

New Mexico State previous game saw them claim a 104-33 home win over University of the Southwest Mustangs.

Florida International Panthers were defeated last time out. They were beaten at home to Liberty Flames by a 97-94 scoreline.

Head-to-Head Statistics

NM State had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 76-48 win over FIU. NM State have racked up three straight wins over FIU. On the head-to-head front, they have won 3 of the past 4.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
New Mexico State	16-16	2403	2303	100	11-6	5-10	1L
FIU	15-17	2580	2492	88	12-7	3-10	1L

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New Mexico State vs FIU Prediction & Picks

Take on New Mexico State vs FIU with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

FIU look great value on the Moneyline and our pick is that they will claim a victory. We’re happy to take the -100 that the home team triumph in this college showdown.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible basketball predictions. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key college hoops numbers that truly make a difference.

Key New Mexico State vs FIU stats:

• FIU have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• FIU have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• NM State have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• NM State have lost 11 of their last 20 games on the road.
• NM State have lost their last 2 games on the road.

FIU Moneyline Probability

The best betting apps make it a 50% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

NM State 78 - 80 FIU

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close game and we’ll have a play on the Panthers enjoying a 80-78 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

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New Mexico State vs FIU 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.

FIU are on offer at -122 on the Moneyline if you want to back this franchise, with New Mexico State available at +102. The sportsbook traders give the road team a 50% probability of success.

The current spread is 1.5 and the total points line is 153.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you fancy Over 153.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Moneyline

NM State

+102

FIU

-122

Point Spread

NM State +1.5

-115

FIU -1.5

-105

Total Points

Under 153.5

-110

Over 153.5

-110

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New Mexico State Stats

FIU Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 141.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 133.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 154.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 154.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.00 pts and allowed 64.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 66.50 pts and allowed 66.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 170.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 165.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 154.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 154.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 89.00 pts and allowed 81.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 90.80 pts and allowed 74.80 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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