Western Kentucky at New Mexico State odds, tips and betting trends
The New Mexico State Aggies (15-13, 8-7 CUSA) host the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (16-12, 7-8 CUSA) in a matchup of CUSA rivals at Pan American Center, beginning at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 1, 2025. In this preview, we breakdown the New Mexico State vs. Western Kentucky odds and lines around this matchup.
The Aggies and the Hilltoppers square off with no line currently set for the game.
New Mexico State's record against the spread this season is 11-14-0, while Western Kentucky's is 14-13-0. A total of seven out of the Aggies' games this season have hit the over, and 11 of the Hilltoppers' games have gone over. New Mexico State is 4-6 against the spread and 4-6 overall in its last 10 games, while Western Kentucky has gone 5-5 against the spread and 5-5 overall.
Before this college hoops showdown, here's what you need to get ready for Saturday's action.
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New Mexico State vs. Western Kentucky prediction
New Mexico State 73, Western Kentucky 70
Against the spread
New Mexico State has covered 11 times in 25 games with a spread this season.
Western Kentucky is 14-13-0 ATS this season.
The 69.7 points per game the Aggies record are 5.5 fewer points than the Hilltoppers give up (75.2).
When New Mexico State puts up more than 75.2 points, it is 4-1 against the spread and 8-0 overall.
Western Kentucky is 6-2 against the spread and 8-0 overall when allowing fewer than 69.7 points.
The Hilltoppers' 76.8 points per game are 10.7 more points than the 66.1 the Aggies allow to opponents.
Western Kentucky has put together a 14-7 ATS record and a 14-8 overall record in games it scores more than 66.1 points.
New Mexico State has an ATS record of 10-9 and a 13-9 record overall when its opponents score fewer than 76.8 points.
Players to watch
New Mexico State
Peter Filipovity paces the Aggies at 8.1 rebounds per game, while also putting up 1.2 assists and 12.4 points.
Robert Carpenter is putting up 9.8 points, 0.5 assists and 6.1 rebounds per contest.
Christian Cook leads the Aggies at 13.4 points per contest, while also posting 1.3 assists and 2.3 rebounds.
Western Kentucky
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