New Mexico Lobos vs UNLV Rebels Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Use Code WWWC The New Mexico Lobos will be on the road Tuesday night with a game in Las Vegas, NV, inside the Thomas and Mack Center at 11:00 PM against the UNLV Rebels, and we have you ready to roll with our New Mexico vs UNLV prediction. New Mexico has sixteen wins and four losses thus far this season. The UNLV Rebels come into Tuesday with ten wins and 9 losses overall. New Mexico comes into Tuesday playing good basketball as of late after winning four of the last five, including two in a row, following a 7-point home victory against Nevada. The UNLV Rebels come into Tuesday following an 11-point loss to San Diego State in their last outing to end a three-game winning streak. Read more about this New Mexico vs UNLV prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
New Mexico tries to make it 3 in a row
The New Mexico offense has been stout this season, averaging 80.8 points per game on 45% shooting from the floor, and New Mexico has averaged 85.25 points per game over its last four victories. Defensively, New Mexico has been elite, holding opponents to 67.8 points per game this season. The New Mexico offense did the work again in their last outing, scoring 80 points on 39% shooting, and the Lobos knocked down 12 triples. Defensively, New Mexico was the better team, giving up 73 points on 42% shooting from the floor. New Mexico lost the rebounding battle by 4, but forced 12 turnovers to pick up the victory. Jake Hall led the way for the New Mexico offense in their last outing with 19 points on 15 shots and 36 minutes. Tomislav Buljan chipped in heavily with 11 points on six shots in 27 minutes. Uriah Tenette scored 13 points, while JT Rock poured in 11 points as both players came off the bench.
Jake Hall leads the New Mexico offense this season, averaging 15 points per game. Tomislav Buljan averages 11.8 points to go along with the team-leading 10.1 rebounds. Dayton Albury is third on the roster, averaging 11.3 points to go along with the team-leading 3.4 assists. Uriah Tennette is 4th on the team with 10.8 points per game this season. Antonio Chol is fifth on the team with 9.6 points in just over 26 minutes per game. Tajavis Miller has averaged 6.1 points per game this season for New Mexico but he has played on 15 games this season.
Key Injury Report for New Mexico:
Get Free $30 Credit for Premium Picks + Exclusive Discounts
Subscribe Now
- Kevin Patton (Questionable) - Undisclosed
- Kallai Patton (Out) - Redshirt
- Sir Marius Jones (Out) - Undisclosed
- Chris Howell (Questionable) - Wrist
UNLV tries to stay above .500
Offensively, UNLV averages 78.9 points on 46% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, UNLV has struggled, allowing 76.7 points per game through 19 games. Defensively, UNLV was outmatched in its last outing at San Diego State, which scored 82 points on 57% shooting and knocked down 8 triples in the game. Defensively, the Rebels scored 71 points on 51% shooting from the floor. UNLV pulled in 25 rebounds but turned the ball over 13 times in the loss. Dra Gibbs-Lawson led the way for the UNLV offense in their last outing with 27 points on 21 shots in 34 minutes. Kimani Hamilton chipped in 12 points, and Tyrin Jones was third on the team with 10 points on five shots in 34 minutes.
Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn leads the UNLV offensive season with 17.6 points per game. Kimani Hamilton is second on the team, averaging 12.4 points, and Tyrin Jones is third on the team with 11.2 points per game. Howie Fleming Jr. averages 9.6 points to go along with the team-leading 3.2 rebounds per game. Jacob Bannarbie averages 5.5 points and leads the team with 5.9 rebounds per game. Emmanuel Stephen averages 6.1 points but has played in just 11 games.
Key Injury Report for UNLV:
- Ladjie Dembele (Out) - Foot
- Myles Che (Out) - Foot
New Mexico vs UNLV Pick
- New Mexico vs UNLV Spread Pick
New Mexico is the far better team in this matchup, playing great basketball, and it will continue to roll into Tuesday. The Lobos are better on both sides of the ball and will overwhelm a bad UNLV team in this game. Look for New Mexico to set the tone early as they established their game plan against a lackluster team. New Mexico is 1 game back of the conference lead and will play with purpose Tuesday night to get the win, inching them closer to the top of the conference. Take the New Mexico Lobos Tuesday night to continue their winning ways, as they get the win and cover on the road in Las Vegas.
- New Mexico vs UNLV Over/Under Pick
Both teams score the ball well, as New Mexico averages more than 80, and UNLV is just below that mark. Expect both offenses to start the game strong, but the New Mexico defense will weather the storm. UNLV will go through rough patches and struggle to score as New Mexico pulls away Tuesday night. Take the under on Tuesday night as the New Mexico Lobos continue their winning ways when they rode a win and cover against UNLV.
Betting on College Basketball?
- Join Winners and Whiners premium for free and get a free $30 coupon with code FREE30
- Get started and wager on college hoops today with our favorite online sportsbooks
- Claim a CBB betting bonus offer with the best sportsbook promos
Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Paid Back if your First Bet Does Not Win
New Users – Bet $5 Get $200 in Bet Reset Tokens for 5 Days
