UTEP vs New Mexico State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: UTEP vs New Mexico State

The UTEP Miners go up against the New Mexico State, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Saturday, February 21.

UTEP are capable of staying close to New Mexico State here, so we’ll take a chance and bet them against the spread. There’s an attractive +6.5 available which is priced at -102.

UTEP Miners lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 73-64 at home to Liberty Flames.

New Mexico State won last time out by a 79-70 scoreline. It was on the road against Jacksonville State Gamecocks.

Head-to-Head Statistics

UTEP have beaten NM State in their last two matchups. On the road, they won 66-63 and followed up with a 91-88 (OT) home win. NM State have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
New Mexico State	16-16	2403	2303	100	11-6	5-10	1L
UTEP	11-20	2149	2244	-95	9-8	2-12	1L

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UTEP vs New Mexico State Prediction & Picks

Take on UTEP vs New Mexico State 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

We’re confident of UTEP staying close in this college showdown, with our pick being that they’ll cover the spread. The +6.5 line looks generous at odds of -102.

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Key UTEP vs New Mexico State stats:

• The +6.5 line has been covered by UTEP in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +6.5 line has been covered by UTEP in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +6.5 line has been covered by UTEP in 2 consecutive games on the road.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by NM State in 5 consecutive games at home.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by NM State in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by NM State in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by NM State in 2 consecutive games against UTEP.

UTEP +6.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 50.5% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

UTEP +6.5 @ -102 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

UTEP 71 - 75 NM State

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UTEP vs New Mexico State 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.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 78% probability of winning this college game, New Mexico State might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -345 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +275 about UTEP Miners.

The spread is 6.5 and the total points line is currently 142.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you fancy Over 142.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Moneyline

UTEP

+275

NM State

-345

Point Spread

UTEP +6.5

-102

NM State -6.5

-120

Total Points

Under 142.5

-110

Over 142.5

-110

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UTEP Stats

New Mexico State Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 137.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 141.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.80 pts and allowed 70.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 64.40 pts and allowed 72.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 145.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 141.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.20 pts and allowed 75.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 76.50 pts and allowed 69.00 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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