New Mexico vs Nebraska Prediction 11/20/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a New Mexico vs Nebraska prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, November 20th at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

New Mexico Lobos Betting Preview

The New Mexico Lobos are 3-1 this season after they lost to New Mexico State by a score of 76-68 in their last game. New Mexico was tied at 27 at halftime, but they allowed 49 points in the second half for the tough loss. The Lobos shot 42% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 82% on free throws in the game. Deyton Albury led New Mexico with 18 points and six rebounds, while Uriah Tenette added 13 points and two rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, New Mexico defeated UC Riverside by a score of 82-68 and UT Arlington by a score of 74-56. The Lobos have scored 75.0 points per game with 36.0 rebounds and 12.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 63.5 points against per game this season. Deyton Albury is averaging 13.0 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, while Tomislav Buljan is averaging 11.8 points and 10.8 rebounds per game for the Lobos. New Mexico is shooting 44.5% from the field, 72.6% on free throws, and 29.3% on three pointers this season. 

Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 4-0 this year after they defeated Oklahoma by a score of 105-99 in their last game. Nebraska trailed 51-44 at halftime, but they scored 61 points in the second half for the win. The Cornhuskers shot 58% from the field, 56% on three pointers, and 79% on free throws in the game. Pryce Sandfort led Nebraska with 28 points and seven assists, while Rienk Mast added 26 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Nebraska defeated UMES by a score of 69-50 and FIU by a score of 96-66. The Cornhuskers have scored 89.0 points per game with 38.8 rebounds and 20.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.0 points against per game this season. Pryce Sandfort is averaging 17.5 points and 4.3 rebounds per game, while Rienk Mast is averaging 15.0 points and 7.8 rebounds per game for the Cornhuskers. Nebraska is shooting 49.8% from the field, 73.4% on free throws, and 38.4% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Nebraska Cornhuskers will win

• Nebraska has won each of its last 12 night games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the New Mexico Lobos will win

• New Mexico has won 23 of its last 28 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Nebraska has lost the first half in three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Total Points Facts

• Each of New Mexico’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
• Five of Nebraska’s last six night games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 153+ points.

New Mexico vs Nebraska Prediction 

Nebraska comes into this matchup looking for their fifth straight win to start the season and they just scored 105 points in a win over Oklahoma. The Cornhuskers are shooting 50% from the field and they have scored at least 86 points in three of their last four. New Mexico is coming off of a loss to New Mexico State and they are shooting 45% from the field. The Lobos haven’t really played any tough competition yet, but they are allowing just 63.5 points against per game on defense. I think the Nebraska offense will be too much in this matchup and I like the Cornhuskers to cover.

David Racey's Pick: Nebraska -7.5