New Mexico State vs South Alabama Prediction 12/2/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The New Mexico State Aggies and the South Alabama Jaguars meet Tuesday in college basketball action from the Leonard E. Merrell Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a New Mexico State Aggies vs. South Alabama Jaguars prediction.

New Mexico State Aggies Recap

The New Mexico State Aggies come into this game looking to add on to their 77-58 win over Georgia State last time out to sit at 6-0 this season. After this game, New Mexico State will take on Abilene Christian.

Aggies Looking To Stay Unbeaten

Jemel Jones leads the Aggies in scoring with 16 PPG along with 5 RPG as the lone double-digit scorer for New Mexico State up to this point in the year while Julius Mims has 9.4 PPG with a team-high 8.6 RPG to lead the Aggies in rebounding. Anthony Wrzeszcz has 8.2 PPG while Jayland Randall has 7.8 PPG with 4.2 RPG. Gabe Pickens has a team-high 3.5 APG to lead the Aggies in assists up to this point in the year. As a team, New Mexico State is averaging 74.7 PPG on 43.4% shooting from the field, 32.8% from three and 69.5% from the foul line this season.

South Alabama Jaguars Recap

The South Alabama Jaguars come into this game looking to build on an 82-58 win over UTSA last time out to sit at 7-1 this season. After this game, South Alabama will take on East Tennessee State.

Jaguars Looking To Build Momentum

Adam Olsen leads the Jaguars in scoring with 15.6 PPG along with 3.1 RPG while Chaze Harris has 15.5 PPG with 5.4 RPG and a team-high 5.3 APG to lead the Jaguars in assists. Peyton Law has 13 PPG with 6.3 RPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for South Alabama so far this season. Jayden Cooper has 9.9 PPG and Randy Brady has 6.5 PPG with a team-high 6.8 RPG to lead South Alabama in rebounding this season. As a team, South Alabama is averaging 76.8 PPG on 47.7% shooting from the field, 34% from three and 63.6% from the foul line so far this season.

New Mexico State Aggies @ South Alabama Jaguars Betting Trends: December 2, 2025

Why the South Alabama Jaguars will win

• South Alabama has won nine of its last 10 night games.
• New Mexico State has lost four of its last five night games played at neutral venues.
• South Alabama has won the first half in each of its last four games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues.

Why the New Mexico State Aggies will win

• New Mexico State has won each of its last six games.
• New Mexico State has won the first half in five of its last six games.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of New Mexico State’s last nine night games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 135+ points.
• Each of South Alabama’s last four night games have produced a total of 136+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• South Alabama ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (12.4).
• South Alabama ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (39.3).
• New Mexico State ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.57).
• New Mexico State ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (8.5).

New Mexico State Aggies vs. South Alabama Jaguars Prediction

I’m on the Aggies here. If this game was in South Alabama, I’d be more inclined to take the Jaguars, but on a neutral floor, I’ve been impressed with what I’ve seen from New Mexico State up to this point in the year and I think the Aggies get the win and cover here. Give me New Mexico State in this one.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: New Mexico State -1.5