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Air Force vs. New Mexico prediction: New Mexico favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Air Force vs New Mexico predictions for college basketball Tuesday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Tuesday at 9:00 PM ET as Air Force takes on New Mexico in men's college basketball action at The Pit.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts New Mexico as the most likely winner of the Air Force vs. New Mexico game.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Air Force vs. New Mexico prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NCAA basketball matchup between Air Force and New Mexico 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives New Mexico a 99% chance of defeating Air Force. Our predicted final score has New Mexico winning 89-60.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Air Force and New Mexico each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 148.5 points has a 53% chance of going over.
Air Force vs. New Mexico odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Air Force | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +27.5 (-102) | -27.5 (-120) |
| Moneyline | +5000 | -6502 |
| Total | o148.5 (-110) | u148.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Air Force vs. New Mexico picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Air Force +27.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | New Mexico | -6502 |
| Total | Over 148.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 148.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Air Force vs. New Mexico game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's men's college basketball matchup between New Mexico and Air Force at The Pit is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Air Force vs. New Mexico
- Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: The Pit
Conclusion
We predict New Mexico, with a 99% win probability, will likely beat Air Force on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Air Force vs. New Mexico insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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