New Mexico State Aggies vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers predictions, Jan 08, 2026

Jan 08, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

NCAA College Basketball, on Thursday,

New Mexico State Aggies

Western Kentucky

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In an upcoming NCAA College Basketball clash, the New Mexico State Aggies will face off against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on January 8, 2026. The Aggies, who have won 1 of their last 5 matches, will be looking to turn their recent form around in front of their home crowd. On the other hand, the Hilltoppers have managed to secure 2 victories in their last 5 games and will be aiming to build on that momentum.

In terms of bookmakers odds, the Aggies hold a slight advantage with odds of 1.5 for a home win, while the Hilltoppers are pegged at 2.55 for an away victory. Our model prediction also slightly favors the Aggies with a 63% probability of a home win, leaving a 37% chance of an away victory.

Both teams will have their tactical strengths to rely on, and this match is shaping up to be a closely contested battle. With the recent form trends and odds in mind, it’s likely to be an exciting and unpredictable encounter between these two teams.

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New Mexico State
60%		 Western Kentucky
40%

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Betting Odds

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WilliamHill 1.57 2.4
Pinnacle 1.55 2.21
Best for US Customers 1.55 2.4

Latest Results

04.01.26 Missouri State Bears basketball – New Mexico State Aggies basketball – 89:82
02.01.26 Florida International Golden Panthers basketball – New Mexico State Aggies basketball – 89:74
21.12.25 New Mexico State Aggies basketball – Sam Houston State Bearkats basketball – 87:78
13.12.25 New Mexico State Aggies basketball – Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball – 70:83
06.12.25 Abilene Christian Wildcats basketball – New Mexico State Aggies basketball – 77:69		 04.01.26 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – Louisiana Tech Bulldogs basketball – 66:61
02.01.26 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – Sam Houston State Bearkats basketball – 102:91
29.12.25 Jacksonville State Gamecocks basketball – Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – 78:67
19.12.25 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball – 81:82
10.12.25 Marshall Thundering Herd basketball – Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – 77:61

Facts

  • Recent form of New Mexico State has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Western Kentucky has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • New Mexico State may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • New Mexico State will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, New Mexico State won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 333:379. (average 66.6:75.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, New Mexico State won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 137:117. (average 68.5:58.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    01.03.25 New Mexico State Aggies basketball – Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – 65:47
    01.02.25 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – New Mexico State Aggies basketball – 101:69
    14.03.24 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – New Mexico State Aggies basketball – 89:69
    17.02.24 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – New Mexico State Aggies basketball – 72:58
    18.01.24 New Mexico State Aggies basketball – Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – 72:70

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.3 (11.11%)

    2. Michigan Tech: 4.4 (10.86%)

    3. Arizona Wildcats: 8.6 (5.56%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 10.1 (4.73%)

    5. Iowa State: 11.2 (4.27%)

    6. Purdue Boilermakers: 13 (3.68%)

    7. Duke Blue Devils: 13.6 (3.51%)

    8. Houston Cougars: 15.2 (3.14%)

    9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16.8 (2.84%)

    10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 26 (1.84%)

    11. Michigan State: 27 (1.77%)

    12. Brigham Young: 27 (1.77%)

    13. Michigan State Spartans W: 29 (1.65%)

    14. Vanderbilt Commodores: 29.4 (1.63%)

    15. Alabama Crimson Tide: 30.4 (1.57%)

    16. Florida Gators: 33.4 (1.43%)

    17. Louisville: 34 (1.41%)

    18. Arkansas State: 34 (1.41%)

    19. Kansas Jayhawks: 35.4 (1.35%)

    20. Arkansas Razorbacks: 38.25 (1.25%)

    21. Texas Tech: 39 (1.23%)

    22. Tennessee Volunteers: 43 (1.11%)

    23. North Carolina: 43 (1.11%)

    24. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 50.2 (0.95%)

    25. Kentucky Wildcats: 52.2 (0.92%)

    26. St. Johns Sonics: 75 (0.64%)

    27. Virginia Cavaliers: 80.2 (0.6%)

    28. St. Johns Red Storm: 87.75 (0.54%)

    29. Iowa Hawkeyes: 90.2 (0.53%)

    30. VCU Rams: 100 (0.48%)

    31. UC Irvine: 100 (0.48%)

    32. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.48%)

    33. High Point: 100 (0.48%)

    34. Seton Hall Pirates: 100 (0.48%)

    35. UC San Diego: 100 (0.48%)

    36. George Mason: 100 (0.48%)

    37. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.48%)

    38. McNeese State: 100 (0.48%)

    39. Utah State: 100 (0.48%)

    40. Penn State: 100 (0.48%)

    41. Yale: 100 (0.48%)

    42. St. Louis Billikens: 100 (0.48%)

    43. Georgetown: 100 (0.48%)

    44. Troy: 100 (0.48%)

    45. Akron Zips: 100 (0.48%)

    46. Saint Marys: 100 (0.48%)

    47. Boston College: 100 (0.48%)

    48. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.48%)

    49. California Maritime: 100 (0.48%)

    50. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.48%)

    51. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.48%)

    52. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.48%)

    53. Baylor Bears: 100.2 (0.48%)

    54. Clemson: 105.2 (0.45%)

    55. TCU: 110.2 (0.43%)

    56. Auburn Tigers: 110.2 (0.43%)

    57. UCLA: 110.2 (0.43%)

    58. Villanova Wildcats: 120.2 (0.4%)

    59. Indiana Hoosiers: 120.2 (0.4%)

    60. Missouri Tigers: 120.2 (0.4%)

    61. Georgia Bulldogs: 120.2 (0.4%)

    62. NC State: 120.2 (0.4%)

    63. Virginia Tech: 130.2 (0.37%)

    64. UCF Knights: 130.2 (0.37%)

    65. Wisconsin Badgers: 130.2 (0.37%)

    66. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.37%)

    67. Ohio State Buckeyes: 130.2 (0.37%)

    68. Oklahoma State: 130.2 (0.37%)

    69. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.35%)

    70. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.32%)

    71. Wake Forest: 180.2 (0.27%)

    72. Butler Bulldogs: 180.2 (0.27%)

    73. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.27%)

    74. Creighton: 180.2 (0.27%)

    75. Texas Longhorns: 180.2 (0.27%)

    76. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.27%)

    77. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.27%)

    78. Texas A&M: 180.2 (0.27%)

    79. Oregon Ducks: 180.2 (0.27%)

    80. Boise State: 230.2 (0.21%)

    81. LSU: 230.2 (0.21%)

    82. Memphis Tigers: 230.2 (0.21%)

    83. Kansas State: 230.2 (0.21%)

    84. Washington Huskies: 230.2 (0.21%)

    85. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.21%)

    86. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.21%)

    87. Cincinnati Bearcats: 230.2 (0.21%)

    88. Arizona State: 230.2 (0.21%)

    89. California Golden Bears: 262.75 (0.18%)

    90. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.18%)

    91. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.17%)

    92. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.17%)

    93. Marquette: 280.2 (0.17%)

    94. Colorado State: 280.2 (0.17%)

    95. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.17%)

    96. Colorado: 280.2 (0.17%)

    97. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.17%)

    98. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.17%)

    99. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.17%)

    100. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.17%)

    101. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.17%)

    102. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.17%)

    103. Georgia Tech: 280.2 (0.17%)

    104. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.17%)

    105. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.17%)

    106. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.17%)

    107. Florida State: 280.2 (0.17%)

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