New Mexico State vs FIU Prediction 1/2/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a New Mexico State vs FIU prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, January 2nd at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

New Mexico State Aggies Betting Preview

The New Mexico State Aggies are 8-3 (1-0) this season after they defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 104-33 in their last game. New Mexico State led 52-17 at halftime and added 52 more in the second half in the blowout win. The Aggies shot 51% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 78% on free throws in the game. Jemel Jones led NMSU with 19 points and three assists, while Julius Mims added 17 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, New Mexico State defeated Sam Houston by a score of 87-78, but lost to Tulsa by a score of 83-70 before that. The Aggies have scored 77.5 points per game with 38.8 rebounds and 14.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 65.5 points against per game this season. Jemel Jones is averaging 16.0 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, while Julius Mims is averaging 10.1 points and 6.9 rebounds per game for the Aggies. New Mexico State is shooting 44.3% from the field, 71.7% on free throws, and 32.1% on three pointers this season. 

FIU Panthers Betting Preview

The FIU Panthers are 7-5 (0-1) this year after they lost to Liberty in overtime by a score of 97-94 in their last game. FIU trailed 41-33 at halftime, but they scored 49 points in the second half, before losing in overtime. The Panthers shot 49% from the field, 35% on three pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Eric Dibami led FIU with 21 points and nine rebounds, while Corey Stephenson added 17 points and 11 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, FIU defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 121-70 and LIU by a score of 86-79. The Panthers have scored 88.1 points per game with 40.5 rebounds and 18.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 79.7 points against per game this season. Corey Stephenson is averaging 18.0 points and 7.1 rebounds per game, while Julian Mackey is averaging 13.8 points and 3.1 rebounds per game for the Panthers. FIU is shooting 46.9% from the field, 67.3% on free throws, and 36.4% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Florida International Panthers will win

• Florida International has won five of its last six home games.

Why the New Mexico State Aggies will win

• Florida International has lost each of its last eight day games against the Conference USA.
• New Mexico State has won each of its last three games against Florida International.
• New Mexico State has won the first half in eight of its last 10 games against the Conference USA.

Total Points Facts

• Thirty-three of New Mexico State’s last 36 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
• Each of Florida International’s last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 165+ points.

New Mexico State vs FIU Prediction 

New Mexico State comes into this matchup after losing three of their last four D1 games, but they are 1-0 in conference play. The Aggies are shooting 44% from the field, but they have allowed at least 77 points in four straight D1 games. FIU has lost two of their last three D1 games and they are shooting 47% from the field. The Panthers don’t play much defense, but they have scored at least 81 points in five straight games. These two teams play two different tempos, but I think FIU will be able to speed the game up. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 153.5