New Mexico State vs Western Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 1

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  • Western Kentucky is a -2.5 point favorite vs New Mexico State
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • New Mexico State / Western Kentucky TV channel: ESPN+

The New Mexico State Aggies visit E.A. Diddle Arena to take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Feb. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Bowling Green, KY, USA.

Western Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-118).

The New Mexico State vs. Western Kentucky Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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New Mexico State vs. Western Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
New Mexico State+2.5 -102O 141.5 -110+125
Western Kentucky -2.5 -118U 141.5 -110-150

New Mexico State vs Western Kentucky Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts New Mexico State will win this college basketball game with 60.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

New Mexico State vs Western Kentucky Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Western Kentucky will cover the spread with 61.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • New Mexico State has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 16 away games (+11.55 Units / 65% ROI)
  • New Mexico State has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.80 Units / 30% ROI)
  • New Mexico State have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.50 Units / 28% ROI)
  • New Mexico State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 16 away games (+7.45 Units / 43% ROI)
  • New Mexico State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+6.30 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+6.90 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 18 games at home (+6.70 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.10 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+4.05 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.65 Units / 10% ROI)

New Mexico State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

New Mexico State has a 8-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3 Units / -15.15% ROI).

  • 9-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.95 Units / 33.97% ROI
  • 6-12 when betting the Over for -7.2 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 12-6 when betting the Under for +5.4 Units / 27.27% ROI

Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Kentucky has a 10-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.4 Units / 16.31% ROI).

  • 11-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.2 Units / 5.63% ROI
  • 6-13 when betting the Over for -8.35 Units / -39.86% ROI
  • 13-6 when betting the Under for +6.4 Units / 30.7% ROI

New Mexico State Offensive Stats & Trends:

New Mexico State has averaged 13.1 offensive rebounds per game (275 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.3

New Mexico State has averaged 12.0 turnovers per game (252 turnovers/21 games) this season — 5th highest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 12.1

New Mexico State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (607 assists/ 602 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

New Mexico State shot 46% from inside the arc (239/525) last season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (686 assists/ 689 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Western Kentucky averaged 1.28 points per shot (2,586 points/2,014 shots) last season — tied for 3rd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Western Kentucky averaged 80.8 points per game (2,586 points/32 games) last season — 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Western Kentucky has averaged 11.9 turnovers per game (249 turnovers/21 games) this season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 12.1

New Mexico State Defensive Stats & Trends:

New Mexico State has averaged 26.9 defensive rebounds per game (564 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

New Mexico State has allowed opponents to shoot 39% (473/1,201) this season — tied for best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 42%

New Mexico State allowed opponents to shoot 42% (713/1,701) last season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 43%

New Mexico State has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (381/1,194) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky averaged 28.1 defensive rebounds per game (899 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Western Kentucky has averaged 28.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,506 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Western Kentucky has averaged 8.8 steals per game (185 steals/21 games) this season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Western Kentucky has averaged 28.9 defensive rebounds per game (607 rebounds/21 games) this season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4


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