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New Mexico vs Colorado State Prediction 1/6/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks
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| MATCHUP | New Mexico Lobos | Colorado State Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 12-3 | 10-5 |
| Where | Moby Arena, Fort Collins, CO | |
| When | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | MWN | |
In this article, we will formulate a New Mexico vs Colorado State Prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 6th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Colorado State Rams Preview
Colorado State Rams have a 10-4 record this season and are tied for 7th place in the Mountain West Conference. They have a 6-2 home record and are coming off a 70-60 away win against Grand Canyon. Their previous three games were a 75-62 home loss against Nevada, a 100-58 away loss against Utah State and a 104-54 home win against Northern New Mexico.
Offensively, Colorado State averages 80.9 points per game, while allowing 71.5 points per game defensively. The Rams shoot with 51% from the field and grab 33.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.9 assists per game. They average 1.9 blocks per game and 5.4 steals per game defensively.
Kyle Jorgensen leads Colorado State in scoring, with an average of 13.8 points per game, while shooting with 63.7% from the field and 85% from the free throw line. Carey Booth is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.1 per game, while Jevin Muniz adds a team-high 4.6 assists per game.
New Mexico Lobos Preview
New Mexico Lobos have an 11-3 record this season and are in 5th place in the Mountain West Conference. They have a 1-2 away record and are coming off a 78-58 home win against Wyoming. Their previous three games were a 62-53 away loss against Boise State, an 88-65 home win against San Jose State and a 75-59 home win against Florida Gulf Coast.
Offensively, New Mexico averages 79.6 points per game, while allowing 67.4 points per game defensively. The Lobos shoot with 45% from the field and grab 37.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.4 assists per game. They average 3.1 blocks per game and 7.5 steals per game defensively.
Jake Hall leads New Mexico in scoring, with an average of 13.2 points per game, while shooting with 44.1% from the field and 82.6% from the free throw line. Tomislav Buljan is the team’s leading rebounder with 9.4 per game, while Deyton Albury adds a team-high 3.6 assists per game.
New Mexico Lobos @ Colorado State Rams Betting Trends: January 6, 2026
Why the Colorado State Rams will win
- Colorado State has won nine of its last 10 games against Conference opponents at Moby Arena.
- New Mexico has lost each of its last five night games at Moby Arena.
- The home team has won the first half in each of New Mexico’s last seven games.
Why the New Mexico Lobos will win
- New Mexico has won eight of its last nine games.
- New Mexico has won the first half in seven of its last eight games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Colorado State’s last 10 home games against New Mexico have produced a total of 144+ points.
- Each of New Mexico’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Moby Arena have produced a total of 144+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Colorado State ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (65.5%).
- Colorado State ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (61.5%).
- New Mexico ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (29.9).
- New Mexico ranks 27th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (28.9%).
New Mexico vs Colorado State Prediction
In this New Mexico vs Colorado State Prediction, Colorado State is coming as -1 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records this season but Colorado State has been very strong at home, while New Mexico has been below average on the road. Colorado State is just 1-2 both straight up and against the spread in its last three games, while on the other hand, New Mexico has been scorching-hot, with a 8-1 record in its last 9 games and a perfect 6-0 against the spread, so I like them as road dogs in this spot. Take New Mexico and get the +1 point in this one.
