Sam Houston vs New Mexico Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Sam Houston vs New Mexico

The Sam Houston Bearkats face the New Mexico Lobos in this NIT First Round matchup at The Pit in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Wednesday, March 18.

Let’s shoot for a total bet between Sam Houston and New Mexico, with Under 164.5 points available at odds of -105. This betting prediction has plenty of juice in the price.

The Sam Houston Bearkats (22-11, 2nd in CUSA) were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to the Kennesaw State Owls by a 79-73 scoreline.

The New Mexico Lobos (23-10, 3rd in Mountain West) were defeated in their last game. On the road, the Lobos suffered a 64-62 loss against the San Diego State Aztecs.

NCAAB Regular Season	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
New Mexico	23-10	2658	2337	321	16-3	7-7	1L
Sam Houston	22-11	2714	2447	267	14-2	8-9	1L

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Sam Houston vs New Mexico Prediction & Picks

Our expert Sam Houston vs New Mexico betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

The total line looks too big at 164.5 and we can take advantage. Go under this number at -105 and hope that there aren’t too many fireworks in this college game.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key stats to help shape our basketball picks and guide the final call.

Key Sam Houston vs New Mexico stats:

• The 164.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Sam Houston games.
• The 164.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Sam Houston games.
• The 164.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Sam Houston games.
• The 164.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 New Mexico games at home.
• The 164.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 New Mexico games.

Under 164.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 51.3% chance of delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

Under 164.5 Points @ -105 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Sam Houston 75 - 82 New Mexico

A 82-75 win for New Mexico is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.

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Sam Houston vs New Mexico 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.

New Mexico have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -667 favorites for this college game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 87% chance of winning. Sam Houston are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +460.

11.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 164.5 right now. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you fancy Under 164.5, then the odds are -105.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball wagers. The best sportsbooks have a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the game.

Moneyline

Sam Houston

+460

New Mexico

-667

Point Spread

Sam Houston +11.5

-108

New Mexico -11.5

-112

Total Points

Under 164.5

-105

Over 164.5

-115

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Sam Houston Stats

New Mexico Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

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

Point Spread

• -11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -11.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 156.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 164.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 164.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.10 pts and allowed 76.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 78.20 pts and allowed 78.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 155.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 157.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 164.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 164.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.80 pts and allowed 75.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.00 pts and allowed 74.20 pts in the last 10 home games

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

Mountain West	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Utah State	29-5	2816	2382	434	19-0	10-5	4W
New Mexico	23-10	2658	2337	321	16-3	7-7	1L
San Diego State	22-11	2580	2342	238	16-3	6-8	1L
Boise State	21-11	2512	2351	161	13-7	8-4	1L
Nevada	22-12	2582	2434	148	17-3	5-9	1L
Colorado State	21-12	2510	2347	163	13-6	8-6	1L
Grand Canyon	20-12	2420	2197	223	14-7	6-5	1L
Wyoming	18-14	2467	2335	132	14-4	4-10	1L
UNLV	15-18	2610	2613	-3	10-7	5-11	1L
Fresno State	13-19	2331	2330	1	11-8	2-11	2L
San Jose State	9-24	2376	2591	-215	7-11	2-13	1L
Air Force	3-29	1969	2556	-587	3-16	0-13	25L

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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