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New Mexico State vs. Delaware prediction: New Mexico State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get New Mexico State vs Delaware predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Delaware will square off with the favored New Mexico State in men's college basketball action at Bob Carpenter Center on Saturday, beginning at 2:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects New Mexico State as the most likely winner of the New Mexico State vs. Delaware game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
New Mexico State vs. Delaware prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between New Mexico State and Delaware 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives New Mexico State a 67% chance of beating Delaware. Our predicted final score has New Mexico State winning 71-67.
According to our model, Delaware (+4.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 134.5-point over/under has a 56% chance of going over.
New Mexico State vs. Delaware odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | New Mexico State | Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -4.5 (-115) | +4.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | -218 | +184 |
| Total | o134.5 (-105) | u134.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
New Mexico State vs. Delaware picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | Delaware +4.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | New Mexico State | -218 |
| Total | Over 134.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 134.5 total points.
New Mexico State vs. Delaware game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Delaware and New Mexico State at Bob Carpenter Center is scheduled to commence at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: New Mexico State vs. Delaware
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Bob Carpenter Center
Conclusion
We predict New Mexico State, with a 67% win probability, will likely beat Delaware on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate New Mexico State vs. Delaware insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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