Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Missouri State Bears predictions, Jan 14, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

8 months ago

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In a highly anticipated NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will face off against the Missouri State Bears on January 14, 2026. The Hilltoppers, who have won 3 of their last 5 matches, will look to capitalize on their home-court advantage to secure another victory. On the other hand, the Bears come into the game with a strong record, having won 4 of their last 5 matches.

Both teams will be looking to showcase their tactical strengths in what promises to be a competitive game. With the bookmakers favoring the Hilltoppers with odds of 1.34 for a home win, the pressure will be on the Bears to prove them wrong. Our model predicts a 67.1% probability of a home win, leaving a 32.9% chance for an away victory. The predicted final score stands at 76:69, indicating a closely contested match.

With both teams in good form and the odds pointing towards a home victory, this matchup is set to be an exciting one that could go either way. Fans can expect a thrilling display of basketball skills as these two teams battle it out on the court.

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Western Kentucky
72.6%

Missouri State
27.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 76:69

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.34		2.88
	1.25		3.8

Latest Results

10.01.26 UTEP Miners basketball – Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – 56:68
08.01.26 New Mexico State Aggies basketball – Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – 80:64
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

10.01.26 Missouri State Bears basketball – Florida International Golden Panthers basketball – 79:71
07.01.26 Kennesaw State Owls basketball – Missouri State Bears basketball – 90:80
04.01.26 Missouri State Bears basketball – New Mexico State Aggies basketball – 89:82
02.01.26 Missouri State Bears basketball – UTEP Miners basketball – 79:55
29.12.25 Delaware Fightin Blue Hens basketball – Missouri State Bears basketball – 43:61

Facts

Recent performances by Western Kentucky have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).

Missouri State is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).

In this match, Western Kentucky is the team to beat.

In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Western Kentucky won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 158:169. (average 79:84.5).

Including home match between the teams, Western Kentucky won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 80:85.

Latest Head To Head

05.12.18 Missouri State Bears basketball – Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – 84:78
10.11.17 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – Missouri State Bears basketball – 80:85

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Michigan Wolverines: 5 (14.46%)

2. Arizona Wildcats: 5.75 (12.57%)

3. Iowa State: 10.5 (6.88%)

4. Connecticut Huskies: 11 (6.57%)

5. Duke Blue Devils: 12 (6.02%)

6. Purdue Boilermakers: 13 (5.56%)

7. Houston Cougars: 15 (4.82%)

8. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16 (4.52%)

9. Vanderbilt Commodores: 21 (3.44%)

10. Florida Gators: 26 (2.78%)

11. Illinois Fighting Illini: 26 (2.78%)

12. Texas Tech: 31 (2.33%)

13. Brigham Young: 31 (2.33%)

14. Michigan State: 41 (1.76%)

15. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 41 (1.76%)

16. Kansas Jayhawks: 46 (1.57%)

17. Virginia Cavaliers: 51 (1.42%)

18. Louisville: 51 (1.42%)

19. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.42%)

20. Alabama Crimson Tide: 51 (1.42%)

21. North Carolina: 51 (1.42%)

22. Tennessee Volunteers: 61 (1.19%)

23. Kentucky Wildcats: 101 (0.72%)

24. Clemson: 126 (0.57%)

25. St. Johns Red Storm: 126 (0.57%)

26. TCU: 151 (0.48%)

27. Baylor Bears: 151 (0.48%)

28. Iowa Hawkeyes: 151 (0.48%)

29. UCLA: 151 (0.48%)

30. Villanova Wildcats: 201 (0.36%)

31. Indiana Hoosiers: 201 (0.36%)

32. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

33. Auburn Tigers: 201 (0.36%)

34. Missouri Tigers: 201 (0.36%)

35. Georgia Bulldogs: 201 (0.36%)

36. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

37. UCF Knights: 251 (0.29%)

38. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.29%)

39. Ohio State Buckeyes: 251 (0.29%)

40. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

41. Oklahoma State: 251 (0.29%)

42. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

43. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.14%)

44. San Diego State: 501 (0.14%)

45. Creighton: 501 (0.14%)

46. Texas Longhorns: 501 (0.14%)

47. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.14%)

48. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.14%)

49. Texas A&M: 501 (0.14%)

50. Oregon Ducks: 501 (0.14%)

51. LSU: 751 (0.1%)

52. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

53. Wake Forest: 751 (0.1%)

54. Memphis Tigers: 751 (0.1%)

55. Kansas State: 751 (0.1%)

56. Washington Huskies: 751 (0.1%)

57. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

58. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

59. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

60. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

61. Maryland Terrapins: 1001 (0.07%)

62. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

63. Boise State: 1001 (0.07%)

64. Marquette: 1001 (0.07%)

65. Colorado State: 1001 (0.07%)

66. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

67. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

68. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

69. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

70. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

71. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

72. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

73. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

74. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

75. Georgia Tech: 1001 (0.07%)

76. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

77. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

78. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

79. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

80. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 1001 (0.07%)

81. Florida State: 1001 (0.07%)

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