College Basketball Picks

UNLV vs New Mexico Prediction 1/25/25 College Basketball Picks Today

New Mexico (16-4) vs. UNLV (11-8)
January 25, 2025 3:00 pm EDT
The Line: UNLV +3; Over/Under: 147.5
(Get latest betting odds)

In this article, we will formulate a UNLV vs New Mexico Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 25th, at the Thomas and Mack Center. Let’s take a look at a UNLV Rebels vs New Mexico Rebels Pick. 

UNLV Fell Just Short

The last game for UNLV came against Wyoming and they ended up losing 63-61. At halftime they were down 25-24, but in the second half they couldn’t bounce back. Dedan Thomas Jr had a strong game putting up 17 points, four assists, and two rebounds. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points. Two games ago against San Diego State, they ended up winning 76-68 victory. 



UNLV sits with an 11-8 record overall and they have gone 6-12-1 against the spread. UNLV sits wih a 71.2 points while their defense is giving up 70.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 266th in the league while the defense is ranked 140th. They are averaging 56 field goals attempted per game which is 308th in the league. Dedan Thomas Jr has been the top player averaging 15.8 points while shooting 41.6 percent from the field. 

New Mexico is for Real

New Mexico looks for real and they just keep winning games heading into this game. New Mexico faced off against Frenso State in the last game and they were able to secure the 95-67 victory. At halftime they were up 45-27 and they never looked back on the way to the victory. Donovan Dent had a huge game putting up 20 points, nine assists and four rebounds. In this game the offense is going to need to get out to a fast start.

New Mexico comes into this game with a 16-4 record overall and they have gone 10-9 against the spread. The offense is averaging 83.8 points while their defense is giving up 72.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 20th in the league while the defense is ranked 215th. They like to push the pace and are averaging 65.6 field goals attempts per game which is 7th most in the league. Donovan Dent has been the top player for New Mexico averaging 18.9 points while shooting 49.8 percent from the field and 34.4 percent from deep. 

Why New Mexico Will Beat UNLV

New Mexico has won 12 of its last 13 games against Conference opponents.

UNLV vs New Mexico Prediction

Give me New Mexico to put on a show here. New Mexico sits with a 16-4 record overall, and their offense hasn’t been able to be stopped. They are averaging 83.8 points per game and their offense is going to have no issue running up the score here. UNLV’s offense isn’t going to have the strongest game and New Mexico will end up getting the job done. Back New Mexico against the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: New Mexico -3

Need More? Get Premium Picks

Shane Mickle

Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

Related Articles

Back to top button