| MATCHUP | New Mexico Lobos | Nevada Wolf Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 21-6 | 18-9 |
| Spread | +1.5 -108 | -1.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | +102 | -122 |
| Total | Over 149.5 (-115) | Under 149.5 (-105) |
| Where | Lawlor Events Center, Reno, NV | |
| When | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 11:00 PM EST | |
| TV | CBSSN | |
In this article, we will formulate a New Mexico vs Nevada Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, February 24th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.
Nevada Wolf Pack Preview
The Nevada Wolf Pack have an 18-9 overall record and a 10-6 record in the Mountain West. They are coming off an 80-77 home win against Utah State and their previous three games were an 87-71 road loss against San Jose State, a 71-57 road loss against San Diego State and a 69-59 home win against Fresno State.
Offensively, Nevada averages 76.1 points per game, while allowing 72 points per game defensively. The Wolf Pack shoot with 44% from the field and grab 35.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.3 assists per game. They average 3.9 blocks per game and 6.6 steals per game defensively.
Corey Camper Jr. leads Nevada in scoring, with an average of 17.7 points per game, while shooting with 48.8% from the field and 78.4% from the free throw line. Elijah Price is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.9 per game. Tayshawn Comer leads the team in assists with 3.8 per game.
New Mexico Lobos Preview
The New Mexico Lobos have a 21-6 overall record and a 12-4 record in the Mountain West. They are coming off an 80-78 road win against Fresno State and their previous three games were a 98-61 home win against Air Force, a 70-64 road win against Grand Canyon and a 91-90 home loss against Boise State.
Offensively, New Mexico averages 81.4 points per game, while allowing 69.5 points per game defensively. The Lobos shoot with 46% from the field and grab 36.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.8 assists per game. They average 3 blocks per game and 7.7 steals per game defensively.
Jake Hall leads New Mexico in scoring, with an average of 15.9 points per game, while shooting with 49.5% from the field and 77.9% from the free throw line. Tomislav Buljan is the team’s leading rebounder with 9.8 per game. Deyton Albury leads the team in assists with 3.2 per game.
New Mexico Lobos @ Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Trends: February 24, 2026
Why the Nevada Wolf Pack will win
- The home team has won each of Nevada’s last nine games.
- New Mexico has lost six of its last eight games at Lawlor Events Center.
- The home team has won the first half in seven of Nevada’s last nine games.
Why the New Mexico Lobos will win
- New Mexico has won each of its last five games against Nevada.
- Nevada has lost four of its last five games following a home win.
- New Mexico has won the first half in each of its last four road night games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Nevada’s last eight Tuesday home games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
- Each of New Mexico’s last seven Tuesday road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
New Mexico vs Nevada Prediction
In this New Mexico vs Nevada Prediction, Nevada is coming as -2 home favorites. New Mexico has been the better team this season but both teams have almost identical ATS records. New Mexico is 7-2 in its last 9 games, while Nevada is 2-3 in its last 5, so I cannot pick a side here. Both teams are 14-6 to the over in their last 20 games combined and their previous meeting this season also went over the total with 153 total points. Over is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings, so take the over 152.5 points once again in this one.