Louisiana Tech vs New Mexico State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 4

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  • Louisiana Tech is a -1.5 point favorite vs New Mexico State
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • Louisiana Tech / New Mexico State TV channel: ESPN+

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs visit Pan American Center to take on the New Mexico State Aggies on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Las Cruces, NM.

Louisiana Tech is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Louisiana Tech vs. New Mexico State Over/Under is 139.5 total points.

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Louisiana Tech vs. New Mexico State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Louisiana Tech-1.5 -115O 139.5 -105-135
New Mexico State +1.5 -105U 139.5 -115+110

Louisiana Tech vs New Mexico State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Louisiana Tech will win this college basketball game with 77.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Louisiana Tech vs New Mexico State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Louisiana Tech will cover the spread with 65.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Louisiana Tech have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 28 games (+5.95 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 away games (+4.50 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 14 away games (+3.10 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.13 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • New Mexico State has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 28 games (+10.95 Units / 34% ROI)
  • New Mexico State has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 28 games (+7.90 Units / 22% ROI)
  • New Mexico State have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 28 games (+6.40 Units / 20% ROI)
  • New Mexico State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.10 Units / 10% ROI)
  • New Mexico State has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)

Louisiana Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Louisiana Tech has a 7-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.7 Units / 30.71% ROI).

  • 8-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.75 Units / -24.19% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI

New Mexico State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

New Mexico State has a 4-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI).

  • 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.75 Units / 48.59% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI

Louisiana Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana Tech has averaged 1.35 points per shot (3,370 points/2,504 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Louisiana Tech averaged 1.33 points per shot (2,263 points/1,703 shots) last season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Louisiana Tech shot 45% (773/1,703) last season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 44%

Louisiana Tech shot 70% from the free throw line (497/710) last season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

New Mexico State Offensive Stats & Trends:

New Mexico State averaged 68.6 points per game (2,059 points/30 games) last season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

New Mexico State is shooting 68% from the free throw line (192/284) this season — 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

New Mexico State shot 46% from inside the arc (239/525) last season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

New Mexico State has averaged 13.9 offensive rebounds per game (194 rebounds/14 games) this season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.6

Louisiana Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana Tech allowed opponents to shoot 39% (672/1,730) last season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 43%

Louisiana Tech has averaged 28.1 defensive rebounds per game (393 rebounds/14 games) this season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.9

Louisiana Tech has averaged 28.1 defensive rebounds per game (393 rebounds/14 games) this season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 27.1

Louisiana Tech has 109 steals this season — tied for 5th fewest among Conference USA Teams

New Mexico State Defensive Stats & Trends:

New Mexico State has averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (386 rebounds/14 games) this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.9

New Mexico State has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (321/813) this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

New Mexico State has allowed 6.9 made three-pointers per game this season — 5th highest among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 7.3

New Mexico State allowed opponents to shoot 42% (713/1,701) last season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 43%


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