New Mexico State vs Middle Tennessee Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Feb 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: New Mexico State vs Middle Tennessee
The New Mexico State battle the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, with tip-off scheduled for 13:00 on Saturday, February 28.
Bet on Middle Tenn against the spread, with an attractive line of -4.5 that the favorites have the edge over New Mexico State. There are odds of -110 that are currently on offer for this selection.
New Mexico State lost on the road in their previous game. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won 93-70.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders won their last game, beating UTEP Miners at home. It was a 77-67 win.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Middle Tenn have enjoyed successive wins over NM State. 71-66 and 59-55 winning scorelines came on the road. In the past 5 H2H meetings, Middle Tenn have won three.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
New Mexico State vs Middle Tennessee Prediction & Picks
Our New Mexico State vs Middle Tennessee tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.
Game Prediction
We expect Middle Tenn to cover the -4.5 line on the spread. This is a really good number and that’s why we’re playing the favorites at -110 for this college showdown.
Our basketball picks are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the college hoops action might unfold.
Key New Mexico State vs Middle Tennessee stats:
Middle Tenn -4.5 Probability
Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our cappers in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Middle Tennessee to cover the -4.5 spread, Over 146.5 on the total and both teams to score 60 points and Middle Tennessee to win on the Result & BTTS lines.
We recommend a same game parlay as it’s a fantastic way of wagering on a single event. Many basketball bettors like to create a personalised wager which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.
Correct Score Prediction
73
-
81
Middle Tennessee
Correct score betting might be tough to predict but there’s a massive potential return if you get it right. We’ll try the Blue Raiders to achieve a 81-73 win at huge odds.
New Mexico State vs Middle Tennessee 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.
Middle Tennessee are regarded as having a 72% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -256. The market suggests that New Mexico State are least likely to win at +210.
There is a spread of 5.5 and total points has a line of 148.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re wanting to back Over 148.5, the odds are -110.
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New Mexico State Stats
Middle Tennessee Stats
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
- -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
- -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 149.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 154.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 146.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 146.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.10 pts and allowed 77.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.50 pts and allowed 78.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 152.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 144.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 146.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 146.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.00 pts and allowed 77.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 75.20 pts and allowed 69.70 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| 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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