New Mexico State Aggies vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Picks & Prediction for Thursday, February 26, 2026
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will host the New Mexico State Aggies on Thursday in a Conference USA matchup. Both the Hilltoppers and the Aggies carry win streaks into Thursday's game. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM est at the E.A. Diddle Arena. Keep reading for my New Mexico State vs Western Kentucky prediction or find all of our expert's Free College Basketball Picks Here.
Aggies Riding A Two Game Win Streak
The New Mexico State Aggies are 13-13 on the season with a 6-10 conference record. The Aggies are 3-6 on the road and 4-6 over their last ten games. New Mexico State has won two straight games entering Thursday's game. The Aggies beat UTEP 67-63 in their last game. Jemel Jones led the way with 21 points. Jae'Coby Osborne added 12 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. Jones leads the Aggies on the season with 17.1 point scored per game. New Mexico State is scoring 75.5 points per game with 8 made three pointers. The Aggies are averaging 34.1 rebounds per game.
Hilltoppers Riding A Four Game Win Streak
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 16-11 on the season with a 9-7 conference record. The Hilltoppers are 5-5 over their last ten games but they have won four straight games. Western Kentucky is 10-4 on their home court. The Hilltoppers beat Liberty 94-73 in their last game played. Grant Newell and Teagan Moore each scored 21 points in the win. Moore leads Western Kentucky on the season with 18.3 points scored per game. The Hilltoppers are scoring 78.5 points per game with 8.5 made three pointers. Western Kentucky is averaging 35.5 rebounds per game.
New Mexico State vs Western Kentucky Spread Pick
- Western Kentucky Hilltoppers -5.5
The Aggies beat the Hilltoppers 89-64 in their last meeting back in early January. New Mexico State is 4-5 ATS on the road this season. Western Kentucky is 5-7 ATS on their home court. New Mexico State has struggled on the road. While Western Kentucky has been solid on their home court. Watch for the Hilltoppers to grind out a home win.
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New Mexico State vs Western Kentucky Over/Under Pick
- OVER 151.5
The total is set at 151.5 points for this matchup. Western Kentucky has scored at least 80 points in four straight games. New Mexico State hasn't scored 80 points in three straight games. Watch for a fast paced high scoring game as both teams look to keep their win streaks alive. The play is on the OVER.
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