UTEP vs. New Mexico State, Picks and Prediction, Saturday, February 21, 2026
Use Code WWWC UTEP (10-16, 6-9 C-USA)) will be going for their second consecutive road win when they visit Pan American Center on Saturday night to face New Mexico State (12-13, 5-10 C-USA) at 9 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Miners vs. Aggies prediction. Do you need a boost in your handicapping? Try our College Basketball Betting Picks
The Miners are coming off a 73-64 loss to Liberty as 6.5-point underdogs. The Aggies are coming off a 79-70 win over Jacksonville State as two-point underdogs.
New Mexico State is 6-4 in its last 10 games against UTEP.
UTEP Trying To Bounce Back From Loss
The Miners followed up their win over Jacksonville State with a loss to Liberty in their last game. They will try to bounce back from the loss and pick up their second straight road win when they play on Saturday.
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UTEP averages 69.8 points per game. They’ve made 43 percent of their field goals and 34 percent of their three-pointers.
Elijah Jones leads UTEP with 14.3 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. Jamal West Jr. averages 13.6 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, while Kaseem Watson averages 12.5 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.
UTEP is giving up 71.8 points per game. Opponents have made 45 percent of their field goals and 35 percent of their three-pointers against them.
New Mexico State Going For Second Consecutive Win
The Aggies snapped their two-game losing streak with a win over Jacksonville State in their last game. They will try to keep the momentum going and pick up their second straight win when they play on Saturday.
New Mexico State averages 75.8 points per game. They’ve made 44 percent of their field goals and 34 percent of their three-pointers.
Jemel Jones leads the Aggies with 16.9 points and four rebounds per game. Julius Mims averages 11 points and 9.1 rebounds per game, while Elijah Elliott averages 9.3 points and 2.4 assists per game.
New Mexico State is giving up 71.1 points per game. Opponents have made 41 percent of their field goals and 31 percent of their three-pointers against them.
UTEP vs. New Mexico State Picks
Point Spread Pick for UTEP vs. New Mexico State
- New Mexico State Aggies to cover. (4 Units)
The Aggies have the edge in the game because they are playing well offensively, scoring more than 74 points per game at home, while making over 45 percent of their shots. They’ve also been better at the charity stripe, making over 77 percent of their free throws in their last three games, while the Miners make less than 70 percent of theirs on the road. They’re the better rebounding team, and they grab more than nine offensive rebounds per game, which will lead to more scoring chances. They turn the ball over less than 10 times per game at home, and won’t give up many easy-scoring chances. The Miners aren’t very good defensively, and they’re giving up more than 73 points per game on the road, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Aggies. Take New Mexico State to cover the spread.
Over/Under Pick for UTEP vs. New Mexico State
- Under (4 Units)
The Miners average 69.8 points per game. They play at the fastest pace in the country, averaging possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that is giving up 72.9 points per game at home. The Aggies average 75.8 points per game. They play at the fastest pace in the country, averaging possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that is giving up 73.2 points per game on the road. Don’t expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total. The Aggies and Miners played under the total in three of their last five meetings.
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