New Mexico State vs UC Irvine, Picks and Prediction for Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The New Mexico State Aggies (4-0) face the UC Irvine Anteaters (3-3) on Tuesday in the Cancun Challenge at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Cancun, Mexico. New Mexico State defeated Samford 81-72 on Friday. The Aggies have won each of their first four games to start the season with victories over Adams State, New Mexico Highlands, New Mexico, and Samford. UC Irvine lost to Northern Iowa 70-69 in overtime on Saturday. The Anteaters have lost two straight since opening the season, winning three of the first four. Make sure to read this in-depth New Mexico State Aggies vs UC Irvine Anteaters prediction. Elevate your game with our expert NCAAB picks for New Mexico State Aggies at UC Irvine Anteaters prediction and win big!
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New Mexico is playing well at both ends of the court
The New Mexico State Aggies score an average of 78.5 points (250th) per game, but it's the defense that carries the Aggies, allowing an average of only 67.5 points per game, which is 51st in the country. New Mexico State is shooting 46.4% overall and 34.9% from 3-point territory, which are 157th and 138th, respectively. The Aggies hold opponents to 39.4% (72nd) shooting overall and 26.7% (34th) from three-point territory.
The top two scorers for New Mexico State are Jemel Jones, averaging 18.0 points per game on 43.9% shooting overall and 36.4% from 3-point territory, and Julius Mims, averaging 12.3 points per game on 75% shooting overall and 50% from three-point land. New Mexico State averages 36 rebounds per game, led by Mims with an average of 9.0 boards per contest. Mims is also the rim protector, averaging 1.0 blocks per game. Gabe Pickens is the dish leader, averaging 4.2 assists per game, and Chris Terrell is the leader in steals at 1.8 per game.
Injuries: New Mexico State does not have any players listed on its injury report.
UC Irvine is solid at both ends of the court
The UC Irvine Anteaters score an average of 89.3 points (137th) per game, and allow an average of 66.8 points (44th) per game. UC Irvine shoots 49.9% overall and 31.3% from 3.0 territory, which are 50th and 256th, respectively. The Anteaters’ defense holds opponents to 36.1% (18th) shooting overall and 31.2% (138th) from three-point range.
The top two scorers for UC Irvine are Jurian Dixon, who averages 18.8 points per game on 48.8% shooting overall and 46.4% from 3-point territory, and Derin Saran, who averages 14.8 points per game on 47.1% shooting 30% from 3-point territory. UC Irvine has two other players who average double figures in scoring. The Anteaters average 46.7 rebounds per game, led by Saran with an average of 8.0 per contest. Saran is also the leader in assists at 5.0 per game and steals at 1.3 per game. Kyle Evans is the rim protector, averaging 3.7 blocked shots per game, which is third in the nation.
Injuries: UC Irvine does not have any players listed on its injury report.
New Mexico State Aggies vs. UC Irvine Anteaters Pick
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
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| 1 |  Earle Sports Bets | +2,298.00 |
| 2 |  Ross Benjamin | +1,840.00 |
| 3 |  Rob Vincilleti | +1,757.00 |
| 4 |  David Hess | +1,745.00 |
| 5 |  Dan Kaiser | +987.00 |
Spread Pick for New Mexico State Aggies vs. UC Irvine Anteaters
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New Mexico State Aggies +2.5 (4 units)
The New Mexico State Aggies are 2-0 ATS in their only two games with a betting line thus far this season, covering as 4-point underdogs in a straight-up victory over New Mexico and covering as an 8.5-point favorite in a victory over Samford. UC Irvine has played six games this far, with four having a betting line, and the Anteaters are 0-4 ATS. Both teams play solid defense, with UC Irvine allowing 66.8 points per game and New Mexico State giving up 67.5 points per game. Both hold opponents to low shooting percentages, but New Mexico State appears to have played a slightly tougher schedule to open the season, winning outright as an underdog over New Mexico, for example, while UC Irvine has been a favorite in three of its four games with a betting line and lost all four on points.
Over/Under Pick for New Mexico State Aggies vs. UC Irvine Anteaters
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Over 141 (4 units)
UC Irvine is allowing 66.8 points per game, and New Mexico State allows just 67.5 points per game. However, both are playing well offensively, with UC Irvine averaging 89.3 points per game and New Mexico State, 78.5 points per game. The total has finished over in each of New Mexico State’s two games with a betting line and in each of UC Irvine’s last three games. UC Irvine has a 71.5 adjusted tempo by KenPom, which is 113th, while New Mexico State’s is 67.2, which is 327th. The two combined are neither more nor less conducive to a low-scoring outcome, but the two offenses will make the difference.
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