New Mexico State vs Western Kentucky Picks and Prediction – 2/1/2025

The New Mexico State Aggies return to the road Saturday with a game in Kentucky against Western Kentucky. New Mexico State has twelve wins through 21 games played this year riding a three-game skid into Saturday after a six point loss to Jacksonville State. Offensively the Aggies have averaged 72.7 points per game this season through 21 games played but averaged just 58.3 points per game over their last three losses. Defensively New Mexico State has allowed 67.5 points per game overall this season. For other college basketball action see our College Basketball Picks.

Christian Cook leads to Mexico state this season averaging 14.9 points per game. Peter Filipovity is second on the team averaging 11.7 points and boasts a team high 8.4 rebounds per game. Robert Carpenter averages 11.4 points and Dionte Bostick chips in 8.1 points per game. Zawdie Jackson averages 10.5 points and leads the Aggies dishing out 3.9 assists per game.

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers return home Saturday five games above .500 in the year following a nine point victory in their last outing to end a 2 game skid. Offensively the Hilltoppers are scoring the ball well this season averaging 76.8 points on 42.3% from the floor. Defensively Western Kentucky has been mediocre allowing 75.1 points per game overall but gave up to 66 points in their most recent victory to end a 2 game losing streak.

Don McHenry leads the Western Kentucky offense this season averaging 17.2 points per game overall. Babacar Faye averages 15.2 points and Julius Thedford is 3rd on the team averaging 12.4 points per game. Tyrone Marshall Jr. averages 9.5 points and leads the Hilltoppers pulling in 6.4 rebounds. Jalen Jackson averages 2.7 points per game but leads the way dishing out two went to assist per contest.

Both teams are having great years coming into Saturday but the home floor will be huge. Look for Western Kentucky to do the work on both sides of the ball leading to the win. Take Western Kentucky Saturday to keep it rolling with a win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers win and over 75-69.