- New Mexico State (7-6) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Western Kentucky (8-6)
- Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
- Western Kentucky / New Mexico State TV channel: ESPN+
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (8-6) visit Pan American Center to take on the New Mexico State Aggies (7-6) on Jan. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Las Cruces, NM.
New Mexico State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).
The Western Kentucky vs. New Mexico State Over/Under is 146.5 total points.
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Western Kentucky vs. New Mexico State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Western Kentucky | +2.5 -110 | O 146.5 -110 | +120 |
| New Mexico State | -2.5 -110 | U 146.5 -110 | -145 |
Western Kentucky vs New Mexico State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Western Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Western Kentucky vs New Mexico State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Western Kentucky will cover the spread with 59.1% confidence for today’s game.
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Western Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 16 away games (+3.60 Units / 19% ROI)
- Western Kentucky have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.20 Units / 18% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.05 Units / 16% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+0.95 Units / 5% ROI)
New Mexico State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- New Mexico State have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+3.80 Units / 43% ROI)
- New Mexico State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+3.65 Units / 40% ROI)
- New Mexico State have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+3.60 Units / 39% ROI)
- New Mexico State has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 19 games (+3.30 Units / 16% ROI)
- New Mexico State has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+2.15 Units / 19% ROI)
Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Kentucky has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -17.76% ROI).
- 9-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.75 Units / -70.71% ROI
- 5-9 when betting the Over for -4.95 Units / 8.33% ROI
- 9-5 when betting the Under for +3.55 Units / -18.83% ROI
New Mexico State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
New Mexico State has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / -17.76% ROI).
- 3-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -7 Units / -70.71% ROI
- 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / 8.33% ROI
- 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -18.83% ROI
Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Kentucky is shooting 68% from the free throw line (247/361) this season — tied for 36th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Western Kentucky has made 365 three-pointers since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among Conference USA Teams
Western Kentucky has 457 offensive rebounds since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th most among Conference USA Teams
Western Kentucky has attempted 1,050 threes since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among Conference USA Teams
New Mexico State Offensive Stats & Trends:
New Mexico State is shooting 45% from inside the arc (142/315) this season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%
New Mexico State has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (219 assists/ 231 TOs) this season — tied for 19th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
New Mexico State is shooting 68% from the free throw line (326/479) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 71%
New Mexico State has averaged 1.24 points per shot (1,769 points/1,426 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 1.28
Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (118/417) this season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Western Kentucky has 336 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th most among Conference USA Teams
Western Kentucky has allowed 8.4 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 24th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Western Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (1,285/3,085) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 43%
New Mexico State Defensive Stats & Trends:
New Mexico State has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (213/618) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th highest among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 33%
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