New Mexico vs Utah State Prediction 3/7/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a New Mexico vs Utah State prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, March 7th at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum in Logan, Utah. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

New Mexico Lobos Betting Preview

The New Mexico Lobos are 22-8 (13-6) this season after they lost to Colorado State by a score of 82-74 in their last game. New Mexico trailed 40-25 at halftime, but they did score 49 points in the second half in the loss. The Lobos shot 46% from the field, 24% on three pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. Deyton Albury led New Mexico with 22 points and three assists, while Tomislav Buljan added 14 points and 12 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, New Mexico defeated SDSU by a score of 81-76, but lost to Nevada by a score of 67-60 before that. The Lobos have scored 80.4 points per game with 36.2 rebounds per game and 14.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.1 points against per game this season. Jake Hall is averaging 15.8 points and 3.3 rebounds per game, while Tomislav Buljan is averaging 12.2 points and 10.2 rebounds per game for the Lobos. New Mexico is shooting 45.9% from the field, 73.3% on free throws, and 35.9% on three pointers this season. 

Utah State Aggies Betting Preview

The Utah State Aggies are 24-6 (14-5) this year after they lost to UNLV by a score of 92-65 in their last game. Utah State trailed 32-24 at halftime and they allowed 60 points in the second half in the loss. The Aggies shot 38% from the field, 17% on three pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Mason Falslev led Utah State with 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Tucker Anderson added 15 points and three assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Utah State defeated Grand Canyon by a score of 74-69, but lost to SDSU by a score of 89-72 before that. The Aggies have scored 82.7 points per game with 34.6 rebounds and 17.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.5 points against per game this season. MJ Collins Jr is averaging 17.3 points and 2.1 rebounds per game, while Mason Falslev is averaging 16.0 points and 5.8 rebounds per game for the Aggies. Utah State is shooting 50.1% from the field, 70.2% on free throws, and 36.3% on three pointers this year. 

New Mexico vs Utah State Prediction 

Utah State comes into this matchup after losing three of their last four games, but they will be at home for this contest. The Aggies are shooting 50% from the field and they have allowed 80+ points in three of their last four. New Mexico has lost two of their last three games, including their last road game against Nevada. The Lobos are shooting 46% from the field and they have scored 80+ points in three of their last five. Utah State plays their best basketball at home and I think they will bounce back with a solid effort here. Take the Aggies to cover.

David Racey's Pick: Utah State -7.5