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San Diego State vs. New Mexico prediction: New Mexico favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/28/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get San Diego State vs New Mexico predictions for college basketball Saturday.
New Mexico will square off with San Diego State in men's college basketball action at The Pit on Saturday, beginning at 2:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects New Mexico as the most likely winner of the San Diego State vs. New Mexico game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
San Diego State vs. New Mexico prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between San Diego State and New Mexico 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives New Mexico a 55% chance of defeating San Diego State. Our predicted final score has New Mexico winning 76-75.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and San Diego State and New Mexico each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 150.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
San Diego State 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 | San Diego State | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +1.5 (-105) | -1.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +110 | -130 |
| Total | o150.5 (-105) | u150.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
San Diego State vs. New Mexico picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 | San Diego State +1.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | New Mexico | -130 |
| Total | Over 150.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 150.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
San Diego State vs. New Mexico game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between New Mexico and San Diego State at The Pit is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: San Diego State vs. New Mexico
- Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: The Pit
Conclusion
We predict New Mexico, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat San Diego State on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate San Diego State vs. New Mexico insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced 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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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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