New Mexico State vs. FIU odds, prediction: 2026 men's college basketball picks from proven model

The New Mexico State Aggies take on the Florida International Panthers in a key Conference USA matchup on Friday afternoon. New Mexico State is coming off a 104-33 win over Southwest on Sunday, while FIU dropped a 97-94 decision to Liberty that same day. The Aggies (8-3, 1-0 C-USA), who have won two in a row, are 0-1 on the road this season. The Panthers (7-5, 0-1 C-USA), who have won two of their last three, are 7-2 on their home court.

Tip-off from Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Westchester, Fla., is set for noon ET. New Mexico State leads the all-time series 8-1. New Mexico State is a 1.5-point favorite in the latest New Mexico State vs. Florida International odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 153.5.

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The model has simulated New Mexico State vs. FIU 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Under, and it also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations!

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