Liberty vs New Mexico State Prediction 2/13/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Liberty vs New Mexico State prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, February 13th at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Liberty Flames Betting Preview

The Liberty Flames are 19-5 (7-4) this year after they defeated Sam Houston by a score of 64-61 in their last game. Liberty led 33-29 at halftime and was able to get the win, despite being outscored in the second half. The Flames shot 43.8% from the field, 32.1% on three-pointers, and 81.3% on free throws in the game. Kaden Metheny led Liberty with 26 points and seven rebounds, while Colin Porter added 10 points and three assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Flames defeated Louisiana Tech by a score of 77-53 but did lose to Jacksonville State by a score of 72-61 before that. Liberty has won five of their last six games and they are currently tied for second in the CUSA standings with a 7-4 record. Liberty has scored 77.0 points per game and they have allowed 61.8 points per game, while also averaging 33.5 rebounds and 16.8 assists per game this season. Kaden Metheny is averaging 13.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Taelon Peter is averaging 12.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game this year. Liberty is shooting 49.1% from the field, 65.6% on free throws, and 38% on three-pointers this season. 

New Mexico State Aggies Betting Preview

The New Mexico State Aggies are 12-11 (5-5) this season after they lost to UTEP by a score of 66-63 in their last game. New Mexico State trailed 28-24 at halftime, but they did score 39 points in the second half in the loss. The Aggies shot 30.4% from the field, 23.3% on three-pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. Emmanuel Tshimanga led New Mexico State with 13 points and six rebounds, while Christian Cook added 12 points and two assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Aggies lost to Western Kentucky by a score of 101-69 but did beat Middle Tennessee by a score of 61-57 before that. New Mexico State has lost five of their last six games and they are currently seventh in the CUSA standings with a 5-5 record. New Mexico State has scored 71.5 points per game and they have allowed 68.5 points per game, while also averaging 36.9 rebounds and 12.1 assists per game this season. Christian Cook is averaging 14.2 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game, while Peter Filipovity is averaging 11.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game this year. New Mexico State is shooting 42.6% from the field, 67.9% on free throws, and 32.7% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Liberty will beat New Mexico State

• Liberty has won each of its last four night games against the Conference USA.
• New Mexico State has lost five of its last six games against the Conference USA.

Liberty vs New Mexico State Prediction 

Liberty comes into this matchup after winning five of their last six games and they are second in the conference standings, but they will be on the road for this game. The Flames are just 2-2 in their last four road games, but they are shooting 49.1% from the field this year. New Mexico State has lost five of their last six games and they are shooting just 42.6% from the field this season. The Aggies have scored 63 points or fewer in four of their last five games and I think they are going to have a ton of trouble scoring against this Liberty defense. Take the Flames on the road here.