New Mexico State vs. Delaware betting: College basketball preview for Jan. 28

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The New Mexico State Aggies (10-9, 3-6 CUSA) are heavily favored (by 12.5 points) to stop a three-game home losing streak when they host the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (5-14, 1-7 CUSA) on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET. The over/under for the matchup is 137.5.

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New Mexico State Cover -12.5 vs Delaware -111

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New Mexico State vs. Delaware betting lines

  • New Mexico State moneyline odds to win: -909
  • Delaware moneyline odds to win: +603
  • Spread: New Mexico State (-12.5)
  • Total: 137.5

New Mexico State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread, New Mexico State has fared better when playing at home, covering four times in seven home games, and two times in five road games.
  • When it comes to point totals, the Aggies hit the over less consistently when playing at home, as they’ve eclipsed the total five times in seven opportunities this season (71.4%). In away games, they have hit the over five times in five opportunities (100%).
  • New Mexico State, as a moneyline favorite, has the same winning percentage when playing at home (3-3 record) and away from home (1-1 record).

Recent trends

  • The Aggies have been putting up 80.3 points per game in their last 10 appearances, an average that’s a little higher than the 77.1 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
  • New Mexico State’s defense has been more porous as of late, as the team has allowed 71.8 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 69.9 points per game its opponents average on the season.
  • The Aggies’ past 10 contests have seen them make 9.3 three-pointers per game while shooting 37.1% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are up compared to their 2025-26 averages of 8.1 makes and 34.5%.

New Mexico State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 8-8-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 2-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 12.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 5-5-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 12-4-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 5-0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-5 (Home: 3-3; Away: 1-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-4 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.2 (246th in nation) 40.5 (36th) 34.4 (89th) 29.3 (82nd) 13.5 (222nd) 10.4 (96th)

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Delaware statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • In 2025-26 against the spread, Delaware has a lower winning percentage at home (.222, 2-6-1 record) than away (.429, 3-4-0).
  • In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Fightin’ Blue Hens’ games have finished above the over/under at home (66.7%, six of nine) compared to on the road (28.6%, two of seven).
  • When moneyline underdogs, the Fightin’ Blue Hens have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-3) than away (1-5).

Recent trends

  • The Fightin’ Blue Hens have played worse offensively over their past 10 games, scoring 62.1 points per contest, 3.3 fewer points their than season average of 65.4.
  • Over its past 10 games, Delaware is ceding 70.1 points per game, compared to its season average of 71.9 points allowed.
  • The Fightin’ Blue Hens are making 0.4 fewer threes per game in their previous 10 games (8.1) compared to their season average (8.5), and they are delivering a worse three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (35.4%) compared to their season mark (36.0%).

Delaware betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 6-11-1 (Home: 2-6-1; Away: 3-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 12.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 1-5-0; As Underdog: 5-6-1)
  • O-U-P: 8-10-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 2-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-4 (Home: 2-3; Away: 0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-9 (Home: 1-3; Away: 1-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.9 (258th in nation) 42.7 (118th) 28.7 (330th) 32.6 (270th) 12.9 (261st) 11.4 (186th)
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