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Nevada vs. New Mexico prediction: New Mexico favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/24/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Nevada vs New Mexico predictions for college basketball Saturday.
New Mexico and Nevada are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at The Pit on Saturday, with tipoff at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts New Mexico as the most likely winner of the Nevada vs. New Mexico game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Nevada vs. New Mexico prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Nevada and New Mexico 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives New Mexico a 79% chance of defeating Nevada. Our predicted final score has New Mexico winning 79-71.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Nevada and New Mexico each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 150.5 points has a 53% chance of going over.
Nevada vs. New Mexico odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Nevada | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +8.5 (-110) | -8.5 (-106) |
| Moneyline | +330 | -395 |
| Total | o150.5 (-110) | u150.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Nevada vs. New Mexico picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | New Mexico -8.5 | -106 |
| Moneyline | New Mexico | -395 |
| Total | Over 150.5 | -110 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 150.5 total points.
Nevada vs. New Mexico game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between New Mexico and Nevada at The Pit is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Nevada vs. New Mexico
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: The Pit
Conclusion
We predict New Mexico, with a 79% win probability, will likely beat Nevada on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Nevada vs. New Mexico insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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