New Mexico vs UNLV Prediction 1/27/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a New Mexico vs UNLV Prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 27th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UNLV Rebels Preview

The UNLV Rebels have a 10-9 overall record this season and a 5-3 conference record. They are coming off an 82-71 home loss against San Diego State and their previous three games were an 86-76 away loss against Utah State, a 76-62 away win against San Jose State and an 89-85 home win against Boise State in overtime.

Offensively, UNLV averages 78.9 points per game, while allowing 76.7 points per game defensively. The Rebels shoot with 46% from the field and grab 36.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.3 assists per game. They average 4.4 blocks per game and 8.6 steals per game defensively.

Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn leads UNLV in scoring, with an average of 17.6 points per game, while shooting with 48.4% from the field and 80.8% from the free throw line. Jacob Bannarbie is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.9 per game, while Howie Fleming Jr. leads the team in assists with 3.2 per game.

New Mexico Lobos Preview

The New Mexico Lobos have a 16-4 overall record this season and a 7-2 conference record. They are coming off an 80-73 home win against Nevada and their previous three games were an 83-74 home win against Fresno State, an 83-79 away loss against San Diego State and an 87-64 home win against Grand Canyon.

Offensively, New Mexico averages 80.8 points per game, while allowing 67.8 points per game defensively. The Lobos shoot with 45% from the field and grab 37.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.8 assists per game. They average 3.2 blocks per game and 8.4 steals per game defensively.

Jake Hall leads New Mexico in scoring, with an average of 15 points per game, while shooting with 46.1% from the field and 76.9% from the free throw line. Tomislav Buljan is the team’s leading rebounder with 10.1 per game, while Deyton Albury leads the team in assists with 3.4 per game.

New Mexico Lobos @ UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Betting Trends: January 27, 2026

Why the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels will win

• The home team has won each of New Mexico’s last four games.
• New Mexico has lost eight of its last 10 night games at Thomas & Mack Center.
• The home team has won the first half in each of New Mexico’s last four games.

Why the New Mexico Lobos will win

• New Mexico has won 11 of its last 12 night games.
• New Mexico has won the first half in nine of its last 10 night games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of New Mexico’s last eight games at Thomas & Mack Center have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
• Fourteen of UNLV’s last 15 games against Conference opponents at Thomas & Mack Center have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.

New Mexico vs UNLV Prediction

In this New Mexico vs UNLV Prediction, New Mexico is coming as -4.5 road favorites. New Mexico has been the better team this season but both teams have been in good form lately, as UNLV is 3-1 both straight up and against the spread in its last 4 games, while New Mexico is 8-2 in its last 10 and 7-3 against the spread, so I see no value on either side. Both teams are 9-1 to the over in their last 10 games combined, as New Mexico’s offense has been very consistent lately, so I expect a high-scoring affair today. Take the over 156.5 points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Over 156.5