New Mexico vs. Alabama State betting: College basketball preview for Nov. 26

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The New Mexico Lobos (4-2) host the Alabama State Hornets (3-4) after winning four straight home games. The Lobos are double-digit favorites by 18.5 points in the contest, which starts at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. The over/under is set at 147.5 in the matchup.

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New Mexico Cover -18.5 vs Alabama State -117

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New Mexico vs. Alabama State betting lines

  • New Mexico moneyline odds to win: -3125
  • Alabama State moneyline odds to win: +1300
  • Spread: New Mexico (-18.5)
  • Total: 147.5

New Mexico statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • New Mexico covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games last season. New Mexico covered eight times in 16 opportunities when playing at home, and it covered five times in 11 opportunities on the road.
  • The Lobos eclipsed the over/under in a higher percentage of home games (62.5%) than games on the road (18.2%) last season.
  • As a moneyline favorite last year, New Mexico took 15 of 16 games at home, good for a .938 winning percentage. New Mexico won five of six games on the road (.833) as a moneyline favorite.

Last season stats

  • The Lobos were 33rd in college basketball in points scored (80.5 per game) and 135th in points allowed (70.6) last year.
  • New Mexico was 32nd in the nation in rebounds per game (35.1) and 187th in rebounds conceded (31.3) last year.
  • Last season the Lobos were ranked 83rd in the country in assists with 14.9 per game.

New Mexico betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 2-4-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 0-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 18.5+: 0-2-0 (As Favorite: 1-3-0; As Underdog: 1-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 4-2-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 1-0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-1 (Home: 3-0; Away: 0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.9 (277th in nation) 40.9 (102nd) 36.3 (95th) 34.3 (304th) 13.3 (244th) 11.3 (140th)

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Alabama State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • In 2024-25 against the spread, Alabama State had a lower winning percentage at home (.400, 4-6-0 record) than away (.467, 7-8-0).
  • Hornets games finished above the over/under 50% of the time at home (five of 10) last year, and 20% of the time on the road (three of 15).
  • In 2024-25 as moneyline underdogs, the Hornets had a better winning percentage at home (1.000, 1-0 record) than away (.200, 2-8).

Last season stats

  • Last season the Hornets averaged 73.1 points per game (199th-ranked in college basketball) and gave up 72.4 points per contest (193rd-ranked).
  • Alabama State ranked 162nd in the country with 32.3 rebounds per contest, but it gave up 35.7 rebounds per game, which ranked sixth-worst in college basketball.
  • The Hornets averaged 11.6 dimes per game, which ranked them 316th in the country.

Alabama State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 3-3-0 (Home: 0-0-0; Away: 2-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 18.5+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 0-0-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 2-4-0 (Home: 0-0-0; Away: 1-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.9 (248th in nation) 45.0 (250th) 34.3 (164th) 33.0 (252nd) 15.6 (138th) 12.4 (212th)
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