New Mexico State vs South Alabama Prediction, Picks & Odds | 02 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: New Mexico State vs South Alabama

The New Mexico State battle the South Alabama Jaguars, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, December 2.

South Alabama should be able to battle hard and our prediction is that they will cover the line against New Mexico State. It’s set at an attractive +2.5 and you can get -120.

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New Mexico State won their previous game which was at home. It was a 77-58 triumph against Georgia State Panthers.

South Alabama Jaguars triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where UTSA Roadrunners were beaten 82-58.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
New Mexico State	6-0	448	373	75	5-0	1-0	6W
South Alabama	7-1	614	523	91	3-0	4-1	1W

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New Mexico State vs South Alabama Prediction & Picks

Step into New Mexico State vs South Alabama with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Game Prediction

There’s a great opportunity to back South Alabama against the spread considering they should perform well in this college showdown. Snap up the -120 when it comes to them covering the +2.5.

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Key New Mexico State vs South Alabama stats:

• The +2.5 line has been covered by South Alabama in 17 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by South Alabama in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by South Alabama in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by NM State in 11 of their last 20 games on the road.

South Alabama +2.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 54.6% chance of this pick winning. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

NM State 68 - 71 South Alabama

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll bet on the Jags to secure a 71-68 win at huge odds and this correct score selection should hopefully be a fun one.

New Mexico State vs South Alabama 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.

South Alabama are +104 to win against New Mexico State who are priced at betting odds of -125. If you want to know the probability of the road team winning this college game, it’s 56% according to the most popular sportsbooks.

There is a spread of 1.5 and total points has a line of 134.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you want to wager Over 134.5, there are odds of -110.

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Moneyline

NM State

-125

South Alabama

+104

Point Spread

NM State -1.5

-105

South Alabama +1.5

-115

Total Points

Under 134.5

-110

Over 134.5

-110

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New Mexico State Stats

South Alabama Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 135.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 127.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 133.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 133.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.60 pts and allowed 63.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 64.00 pts and allowed 63.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 138.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 136.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 133.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 133.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.00 pts and allowed 63.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 73.50 pts and allowed 63.40 pts in the last 10 home games

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Sun Belt	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
South Alabama	7-1	614	523	91	3-0	4-1	1W
Marshall	5-2	571	558	13	3-1	2-1	1L
Coastal Carolina	5-3	599	536	63	3-0	2-3	1W
Arkansas State	5-3	635	655	-20	3-0	2-3	2W
Texas State	6-4	737	643	94	6-1	0-3	2L
Southern Miss	4-3	565	502	63	4-0	0-3	3W
Troy	5-4	792	735	57	1-1	4-3	1W
James Madison	5-4	691	687	4	4-0	1-4	1L
Georgia Southern	4-5	718	727	-9	3-1	1-4	1W
Appalachian State	4-5	612	627	-15	3-1	1-4	3L
Old Dominion	3-6	676	700	-24	3-0	0-6	3L
UL Monroe	1-6	497	574	-77	1-2	0-4	4L
Georgia State	1-7	505	599	-94	1-2	0-5	4L
Louisiana	1-7	456	582	-126	1-2	0-5	6L

Conference USA	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
New Mexico State	6-0	448	373	75	5-0	1-0	6W
Kennesaw State	5-2	671	545	126	3-1	2-1	1W
Liberty	5-2	586	465	121	4-1	1-1	2L
Sam Houston	5-2	612	515	97	3-0	2-2	4W
Western Kentucky	5-2	605	548	57	4-1	1-1	1W
Louisiana Tech	4-2	420	354	66	4-0	0-2	2W
Middle Tennessee	4-3	578	516	62	3-1	1-2	2L
Missouri State	4-3	555	493	62	4-2	0-1	1W
Jacksonville State	3-3	476	370	106	3-2	0-1	3L
FIU	3-3	498	464	34	3-1	0-2	1W
UTEP	3-4	520	504	16	3-2	0-2	2L
Delaware	2-4	413	443	-30	2-2	0-2	1W

• 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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