Western Kentucky vs New Mexico State Basketball Odds

The Hilltoppers will play the Aggies on Thursday, January 18th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Western Kentucky and New Mexico State are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, January 18th, 2024. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2023-24 season in full stride, Western Kentucky currently has a 99.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for New Mexico State is 96.67.
  • Away Western Kentucky - Western Kentucky starts this game with a 4-2 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the C-USA Conference for away team wins.
  • Home New Mexico State - New Mexico State meets Western Kentucky boasting a 7-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the C-USA Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Western Kentucky currently ranks 2nd (0.667) in the C-USA Conference, with New Mexico State now standing 3rd (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 C-USA Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Western Kentucky has a 0.765 overall win percentage, with New Mexico State, matching up with a 0.412 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Western Kentucky currently possesses 13-4 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, New Mexico State has tallied a 7-10 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Ladies and gentlemen, it's time for some magical hardwood action! The wizard with Tourette syndrome here, to bring you a preview of the thrilling clash between Western Kentucky and New Mexico State on Thursday, January 18th, 2024.

Western Kentucky, standing strong with a 13-4 record, aims to cast their winning spell. Meanwhile, New Mexico State, with a 7-10 record, seeks to conjure an upset. These teams know the importance of conference records, as they determine tournament seeds.

With a 2-1 conference standing, Western Kentucky wields a potent spell. But New Mexico State, at 1-1, still has a trick up their sleeve. Western Kentucky rides the wave of victory, while New Mexico State yearns for redemption.

For all you wizards looking to place your bets, review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Remember, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay. And for those curious about the future, we've also listed each team's odds and current standings below.

Get ready for an enchanting encounter on the court as Western Kentucky takes on New Mexico State. May the best team prevail, and may the magic of basketball captivate us all!

Best Hilltoppers at Aggies Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Western Kentucky
Favorite

New Mexico State
New Mexico State has a -2.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Western Kentucky has a +2.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Western Kentucky is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 146.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 146.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Western Kentucky
Favorite

New Mexico State
New Mexico State is the -145 moneyline favorite. Risk $145 to win $100 on New Mexico State at BetMGM. Western Kentucky is the +120 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $120 on Western Kentucky. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Western Kentucky vs New Mexico State College Basketball game on Thursday, January 18th, 2024?

New Mexico State is a -2.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Western Kentucky is a +2.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Western Kentucky vs New Mexico State College Basketball game on Thursday, January 18th, 2024?

The best over line is 146.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 146.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Western Kentucky vs New Mexico State College Basketball game on Thursday, January 18th, 2024?

New Mexico State is a -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Western Kentucky is a +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

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Western Kentucky
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Underdog Western Kentucky - Western Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +2.5 Western Kentucky underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.

Favorite New Mexico State - New Mexico State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -2.5 New Mexico State favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Western Kentucky at New Mexico State Prop Bets

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Team Standings

2023-2024 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Western Kentucky, New Mexico State
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Western Kentucky22-120.64712-26-78-8+50.500L1
New Mexico State13-190.40612-31-137-9+60.438L1

Western Kentucky & New Mexico State Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Western Kentucky Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Western Kentucky YR: futures available

New Mexico State Championship Odds

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Western Kentucky & New Mexico State Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Western Kentucky vs New Mexico State College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, January 18th, 2024 at 9:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

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  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Western Kentucky vs New Mexico State Game.

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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