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 20:00 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 |
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:
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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Same Game Parlay Picks
Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Under 164.5. We’ve also gone for Sam Houston +11.5, and at least one team not to score 80 points and Sam Houston to win on the Result & BTTS lines.
A same game parlay is a fantastic option for basketball bettors who want to focus their wagering on a single game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.
Correct Score Prediction
75
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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.
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 -769 favorites for this college game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 88% chance of winning. Sam Houston are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +530.
11.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 162.5 right now. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you fancy Under 162.5, then the odds are -105.
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Sam Houston Stats
New Mexico Stats
- Game Totals: An average of 156.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Over 164.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.10 pts and allowed 76.40 pts in the last 10 games
NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season
| 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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