- New Mexico State is a -3.5 point favorite vs Western Kentucky
- Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
- Western Kentucky / New Mexico State TV channel: ESPN+
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers visit Pan American Center to take on the New Mexico State Aggies on Jan. 8. 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 -3.5 (-110).
The Western Kentucky vs. New Mexico State Over/Under is 155.5 total points.
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Western Kentucky vs. New Mexico State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Western Kentucky vs New Mexico State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts New Mexico State will win this college basketball game with 62.2% 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 New Mexico State will cover the spread with 54.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Western Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 29 games (+11.85 Units / 36% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 29 games (+9.25 Units / 18% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 10 away games (+3.70 Units / 33% ROI)
- Western Kentucky have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.15 Units / 9% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
New Mexico State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- New Mexico State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 27 games (+10.65 Units / 27% ROI)
- New Mexico State have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 27 games (+9.80 Units / 31% ROI)
- New Mexico State has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
- New Mexico State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.45 Units / 25% ROI)
- New Mexico State has hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.75 Units / 6% ROI)
Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Kentucky has a 7-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI).
- 7-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.45 Units / 5.83% ROI
- 7-5 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI
- 5-7 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI
New Mexico State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
New Mexico State has a 5-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 5-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.25 Units / -1.1% ROI
- 8-2 when betting the Over for +5.8 Units / 52.73% ROI
- 2-8 when betting the Under for -6.8 Units / -61.82% ROI
Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:
New Mexico State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (180 assists/ 153 TOs) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.2
New Mexico State has a TS% of 47% this season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 47%
New Mexico State shot 46% from inside the arc (239/525) last season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
New Mexico State averaged 34% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (579 free throw attempts/1,721 field goal attempts) last season — 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 34%
New Mexico State Offensive Stats & Trends:
New Mexico State has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (560/1,791) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
New Mexico State has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (94/313) this season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 32%
New Mexico State has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (560/1,791) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 33%
New Mexico State has forced 14.3 turnovers per game (186 turnovers/13 games) this season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 12.8
Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:
New Mexico State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (180 assists/ 153 TOs) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.2
New Mexico State has a TS% of 47% this season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 47%
New Mexico State shot 46% from inside the arc (239/525) last season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
New Mexico State averaged 34% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (579 free throw attempts/1,721 field goal attempts) last season — 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 34%
New Mexico State Defensive Stats & Trends:
New Mexico State has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (560/1,791) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
New Mexico State has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (94/313) this season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 32%
New Mexico State has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (560/1,791) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 33%
New Mexico State has forced 14.3 turnovers per game (186 turnovers/13 games) this season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 12.8
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