NCAAB
Fresno State vs 
New Mexico
League: NCAAB | Game Time: 8:00 PM ET • 7:00 PM CT • 6:00 PM MT • 5:00 PM PT | Last Updated: 2026-02-21 11:41 AM EST
💰 Best Bet #1 Fresno St Bulldogs / +9 / -112 / 55% / Sharp money 56% on home dog despite near-even public bets, simulation cover probability aligns with positive EV edge
💰 Best Bet #2 Under / Total / 155.5 at -110 / 54% / Public 54% and money 58% lean under, matching average simulated total and defensive trends
💰 Best Bet #3 New Mexico Lobos / Moneyline / -440 / 82% / Heavy public 89% bets/94% money consensus on road favorite with strong implied win probability
Simulation Results (10,000 Monte Carlo runs using NCAAB-adjusted efficiency estimates from line-implied means, tempo-normalized scoring distributions, home-field adjustment, and variance sd~11/team)
| Metric | Value |
|——–|——-|
| Win % for Fresno St Bulldogs | 18% |
| Win % for New Mexico Lobos | 82% |
| Spread Cover % for Fresno St Bulldogs (+8.5) | 53% |
| Over/Under Probability | Over: 49% / Under: 51% |
| Average Total Points | 155.5 |
| 95% Confidence Interval for Margin | [-14.2, 31.2] |
🏀 Matchup: Fresno St Bulldogs vs New Mexico Lobos on 2026-02-22
💸 Public Bets
Fresno St 51% / New Mexico 49%
💰 Money Distribution
Fresno St 56% / New Mexico 44%
💹 Market Alignment
Aligned
📉 Line Movement
N/A
💡 Mathematical Edge (EV)
+3.5% on Fresno St +9 (sharp money disparity vs public on spread signals value; sim confirms >52% cover threshold)
Top 3 Player Props
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⚖️ Analysis Summary
Public bets near split on the spread but heavily favor New Mexico on the moneyline (89%), with money distribution aligned toward the road favorite there but leaning Fresno on spread—indicating potential sharp action on the dog. Metrics and simulation support following the spread money on Fresno +9 for positive EV without forcing a fade, as ML consensus is mathematically sound. Overall game projects as moderate-scoring affair favoring the under given money lean and line-implied pace.
🔮 Recommended Play
Follow the public with New Mexico ML — Overwhelming alignment across bets, money, and simulation yields highest win probability.
Disclaimer: This prediction is for entertainment purposes only. Gambling involves risk.
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