| MATCHUP | New Mexico State Aggies | Louisiana Tech Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-11 | 12-9 |
| Spread | +1.5 -110 | -1.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +105 | -125 |
| Total | Over 135.5 (-112) | Under 135.5 (-108) |
| Where | Thomas Assembly Center, Ruston, LA | |
| When | Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article, we will formulate a New Mexico State vs Louisiana Tech Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, February 4th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Preview
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs have a 12-9 overall record this season and a 5-5 record in CUSA. They are coming off an 83-67 home loss against Sam Houston and their previous three games were a 69-59 away win against UTEP, an 82-76 home win against Kennesaw State and a 64-60 away loss against Jacksonville State.
Offensively, Louisiana Tech averages 68.4 points per game, while allowing 62.2 points per game defensively. The Bulldogs shoot with 44% from the field and grab 39.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.8 assists per game. They average 4.4 blocks per game and 6.7 steals per game defensively.
DJ Dudley leads Louisiana Tech in scoring, with an average of 14.5 points per game, while shooting with 45% from the field and 71% from the free throw line. Kaden Cooper is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.4 per game. AJ Bates leads the team in assists with 5.5 per game.
New Mexico State Aggies Preview
The New Mexico State Aggies have a 10-11 overall record this season and a 3-8 record in CUSA. They are coming off a 76-53 away loss against Kennesaw State and their previous three games were a 73-64 home win against Delaware, an 81-78 home loss against FIU and an 84-75 home loss against Middle Tennessee.
Offensively, New Mexico State averages 75.3 points per game, while allowing 70.3 points per game defensively. The Aggies shoot with 43% from the field and grab 37.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.3 assists per game. They average 3.3 blocks per game and 7 steals per game defensively.
Jemel Jones leads New Mexico State in scoring, with an average of 15.8 points per game, while shooting with 41.3% from the field and 83.8% from the free throw line. Julius Mims is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.2 per game. Gabe Pickens leads the team in assists with 3 per game.
New Mexico State Aggies @ Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Betting Trends: February 4, 2026
Why the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will win
- Louisiana Tech has won 12 of its last 13 home games.
- New Mexico State has lost each of its last four games.
- New Mexico State has lost the first half in each of its last four games.
Why the New Mexico State Aggies will win
- The road team has won four of New Mexico State’s last five games.
- Louisiana Tech has lost the first half in eight of its last nine games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last four games between New Mexico State and Louisiana Tech have produced a total of 126 or fewer points.
- Ten of New Mexico State’s last 13 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 144+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Louisiana Tech ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (62.2).
- Louisiana Tech ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (20.8).
- New Mexico State ranks T18th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (22.4).
- New Mexico State ranks T26th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (11.0).
New Mexico State vs Louisiana Tech Prediction
In this New Mexico State vs Louisiana Tech Prediction, Louisiana Tech is coming as -1 home favorites. Louisiana Tech has been the slightly better team this season and they have been almost perfect at home, with just one loss in 12 home games, while New Mexico State is terrible on the road. Louisiana Tech has been in better form lately, with a 4-2 record in its last 6 games and 4-1 against the spread, while on the other hand, New Mexico State is 2-8 in its last 10 games and 3-7 against the spread, so the value here lies with the home team. Louisiana Tech has the 15th-best defense in the whole nation and I expect them to win this one. Take Louisiana Tech on the moneyline.