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New Mexico State vs. Florida International prediction: New Mexico State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/2/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get New Mexico State vs Florida International predictions for college basketball Friday.
Florida International and New Mexico State will meet in men's college basketball action at Ocean Bank Convocation Center on Friday, with tipoff at 12:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model gives New Mexico State a slight edge with a 54% win probability over Florida International.
This article offers further insights into Friday's New Mexico State vs. Florida International matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
New Mexico State vs. Florida International prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's NCAA basketball matchup between New Mexico State and Florida International 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives New Mexico State a 54% chance of beating Florida International. Our predicted final score has New Mexico State winning 77-76.
According to our model, Florida International (+1.5) has a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 155.5 points has a 53% chance of staying under.
New Mexico State vs. Florida International odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | New Mexico State | Florida International |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 (+102) | +1.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | -110 | -102 |
| Total | o155.5 (-110) | u155.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
New Mexico State vs. Florida International 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 | Florida International +1.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | New Mexico State | -110 |
| Total | Under 155.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is New Mexico State to win.
New Mexico State vs. Florida International game-day updates and essential details
Friday's men's college basketball action between Florida International and New Mexico State at Ocean Bank Convocation Center is scheduled to commence at 12:00 PM ET.
- Who: New Mexico State vs. Florida International
- Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM ET/9:00AM PT
- Venue: Ocean Bank Convocation Center
Conclusion
We predict New Mexico State, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat Florida International on Friday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate New Mexico State vs. Florida International insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from 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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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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