In this article, we will formulate a Saint Joseph’s vs New Mexico Prediction for this NIT quarterfinal on Tuesday, March 24th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.
New Mexico Lobos Preview
The New Mexico Lobos have a 25-10 overall record and a 13-7 record in the Mountain West. They are coming off an 86-61 win against George Washington and their previous three games were a 107-83 win against Sam Houston, a 64-62 loss against San Diego State and a 93-77 win against San Jose State.
Offensively, New Mexico averages 81.5 points per game, while allowing 70.9 points per game defensively. The Lobos shoot with 46% from the field and grab 36.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.2 assists per game. They average 3 blocks per game and 8.1 steals per game defensively.
Jake Hall leads New Mexico in scoring, with an average of 16 points per game, while shooting with 48.5% from the field and 79.5% from the free throw line. Tomislav Buljan is the team’s leading rebounder with 10.4 per game. Deyton Albury leads the team in assists with 3 assists per game.
Saint Joseph’s Hawks Preview
The Saint Joseph’s Hawks have a 24-11 overall record and a 13-5 record in the A-10. They are coming off a 76-75 road win against California and their previous three games were a 69-64 road win against Colorado State, a 77-64 loss against VCU and a 70-58 win against Davidson.
Offensively, Saint Joseph’s averages 73.3 points per game, while allowing 69.9 points per game defensively. The Hawks shoot with 43% from the field and grab 39 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.5 assists per game. They average 4.7 blocks per game and 5.5 steals per game defensively.
Jaiden Glover-Toscano leads Saint Joseph’s in scoring, with an average of 16 points per game, while shooting with 42.4% from the field and 72.7% from the free throw line. Dasear Haskins is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.5 per game. Derek Simpson leads the team in assists with 5.3 per game.
Saint Joseph’s Hawks @ New Mexico Lobos Betting Trends: March 24, 2026
Why the New Mexico Lobos will win
- New Mexico has won each of its last nine games against non-Conference opponents at The Pit.
- New Mexico has won the first half in each of its last nine Tuesday games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Saint Joseph’s Hawks will win
- Saint Joseph’s has won each of its last six night games.
- Saint Joseph’s has won the first half in 10 of its last 12 night games.
Matchup/League Facts
- New Mexico ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (29.9%).
- New Mexico ranks 40th among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+9.9).
- Saint Joseph’s ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (68.4%).
- Saint Joseph’s ranks 19th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (4.9).
Saint Joseph’s vs New Mexico Prediction
In this Saint Joseph’s vs New Mexico Prediction, New Mexico is coming as -11.5 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical records both overall and against the spread, but Saint Joseph’s has been in better form lately, with a 9-1 record both straight up and against the spread in its last 10 games. On the flip side, New Mexico is just 3-3 in its last 6 games but 5-0 against the spread, but they are up against a Saint Joseph’s team that is 10-5 ATS on the road and have a slightly better defense this season, so I expect a closer game than the line indicates. Take Saint Joseph’s and get the +11.5 points in this one.