New Mexico Lobos vs Air Force Falcons predictions, Feb 17, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

7 months ago

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As the New Mexico Lobos prepare to host the Air Force Falcons on February 17, 2026, the matchup presents a significant disparity in recent form. The Lobos enter this contest having secured victories in 3 of their last 5 games, demonstrating their competitive edge and consistency on the offensive end. Their recent success can largely be attributed to a disciplined approach to scoring, combined with effective ball movement and strong defensive efforts.

Conversely, the Air Force Falcons find themselves struggling, having lost all of their last 5 games. This current skid highlights challenges in both execution and defensive integrity. The Falcons will need to address their reliability on the perimeter and improve their transition defense to pose a credible threat.

The bookmakers have clearly favored New Mexico, with odds positioned at 1.01 for the home team against 16 for the Falcons, indicating strong confidence in a Lobos victory. Predicted final score based on these odds stands at 86-58, reflecting a likely dominant performance.

While the Lobos are expected to capitalize on their home advantage, it is paramount to remember that basketball can be unpredictable, and Air Force could find a way to challenge the odds.

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New Mexico
94.1%

Air Force
5.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 86:58

Outrights of NCAA College Basketball New Mexico: 0.14%

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Latest Results

11.02.26 Grand Canyon Antelopes basketball – New Mexico Lobos basketball – 64:70
07.02.26 New Mexico Lobos basketball – Boise State Broncos basketball – 90:91
04.02.26 New Mexico Lobos basketball – Utah State Aggies basketball – 66:86
31.01.26 San Jose State Spartans basketball – New Mexico Lobos basketball – 80:90
27.01.26 UNLV Rebels basketball – New Mexico Lobos basketball – 61:89

14.02.26 Fresno State Bulldogs basketball – Air Force Falcons basketball – 93:63
10.02.26 Air Force Falcons basketball – Colorado State Rams basketball – 74:91
07.02.26 Air Force Falcons basketball – San Diego State Aztecs basketball – 54:88
03.02.26 Grand Canyon Antelopes basketball – Air Force Falcons basketball – 81:57
31.01.26 Air Force Falcons basketball – Fresno State Bulldogs basketball – 62:79

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, New Mexico won 4.

New Mexico has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 3 wins).

Air Force has been on a rough run of results (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).

Air Force may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, New Mexico is the obvious favorite.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, New Mexico won 14 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 1577:1356. (average 78.9:67.8).

Including home matches between the teams, New Mexico won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 656:534. (average 82:66.8).

Latest Head To Head

10.01.26 Air Force Falcons basketball – New Mexico Lobos basketball – 49:91
01.03.25 New Mexico Lobos basketball – Air Force Falcons basketball – 92:71
08.02.25 Air Force Falcons basketball – New Mexico Lobos basketball – 53:88
13.03.24 New Mexico Lobos basketball – Air Force Falcons basketball – 82:56
24.02.24 New Mexico Lobos basketball – Air Force Falcons basketball – 77:78

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Michigan Wolverines: 5.25 (13.71%)

2. Arizona Wildcats: 5.5 (13.09%)

3. Duke Blue Devils: 7.5 (9.6%)

4. Houston Cougars: 8.5 (8.47%)

5. Illinois Fighting Illini: 13 (5.54%)

6. Iowa State: 13 (5.54%)

7. Florida Gators: 14 (5.14%)

8. Connecticut Huskies: 16 (4.5%)

9. Purdue Boilermakers: 20 (3.6%)

10. Kansas Jayhawks: 21 (3.43%)

11. Texas Tech: 26 (2.77%)

12. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 36 (2%)

13. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 36 (2%)

14. Vanderbilt Commodores: 46 (1.56%)

15. Michigan State: 51 (1.41%)

16. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.41%)

17. Tennessee Volunteers: 67 (1.07%)

18. Louisville: 67 (1.07%)

19. Brigham Young: 67 (1.07%)

20. Alabama Crimson Tide: 67 (1.07%)

21. St. Johns Red Storm: 67 (1.07%)

22. Virginia Cavaliers: 81 (0.89%)

23. Kentucky Wildcats: 81 (0.89%)

24. Wisconsin Badgers: 101 (0.71%)

25. Iowa Hawkeyes: 101 (0.71%)

26. St. Louis Billikens: 101 (0.71%)

27. North Carolina: 101 (0.71%)

28. Clemson: 126 (0.57%)

29. Auburn Tigers: 151 (0.48%)

30. NC State: 151 (0.48%)

31. UCF Knights: 201 (0.36%)

32. Texas A&M: 201 (0.36%)

33. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.29%)

34. Indiana Hoosiers: 251 (0.29%)

35. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.29%)

36. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

37. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

38. UCLA: 251 (0.29%)

39. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

40. Georgia Bulldogs: 351 (0.21%)

41. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

42. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.14%)

43. Baylor Bears: 501 (0.14%)

44. Seton Hall Pirates: 501 (0.14%)

45. New Mexico: 501 (0.14%)

46. San Diego State: 501 (0.14%)

47. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.14%)

48. Missouri Tigers: 751 (0.1%)

49. Santa Clara: 751 (0.1%)

50. Miami (Ohio): 751 (0.1%)

51. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

52. Ole Miss Rebels: 1001 (0.07%)

53. TCU: 1001 (0.07%)

54. West Virginia: 1001 (0.07%)

55. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

56. Oklahoma Sooners: 1001 (0.07%)

57. Stanford Cardinal: 1001 (0.07%)

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