Western Kentucky vs New Mexico State Picks and Prediction – 11/9/2024

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will be on the road this week with a game in New Mexico against New Mexico State. Western Kentucky rolls into this week with six wins and two losses overall riding a three-game win streak following a 17 point victory against Kennesaw State in their last outing. Quarterback Caden Veitkamp led the way for the Western Kentucky offense a week ago completing 17 passes for 236 yards and three scores and ran the ball 10 times for 26 yards as well. Elijah Young was the top ball carrier with 114 yards on 15 carries. Easton Messer led all receivers for Western Kentucky was 68 yards and one touchdown on two receptions. Kisean Johnson added four catches for 64 yards in the game as well. For other College Football Action see our College Football Picks.

Caden Veitkamp is the offensive leader this season for Western Kentucky with 1704 yards and 17 touchdowns on 131 completions. Elijah Young leads the team with 489 yards and two scores on 117 carries, while George Hart has added 157 yards and one touchdown on 23 carries. Kisean Johnson is the leading receiver for Western Kentucky this season with 567 yards and four scores on 41 grabs. Easton Messer has come up heavy as well with 30 catches for 426 yards and three scores.

The New Mexico State Aggies limp into this week with just two wins in eight games played following a 21 point blowout loss on the road to Florida International in their last outing. Defensively New Mexico State was outmatched giving up 34 points on 438 total yards. Offensively New Mexico State never could find it compelling just 246 yards to score 13 points and returning the ball over twice in the game.

Santino Marucci led the way for New Mexico State completing 2 passes for 18 yards in the game. Brandon Nunez completed 5 passes for 12 yards as well. Mike Washington was the biggest threat with 11 carries for 88 yards and one score, while Seth McGowan added 16 carries for 65 yards in the game. PJ Johnson the second was the top receiver with 14 yards two catches.

Western Kentucky is the better team in this matchup as they are pushing towards the top of the conference. Look for the hilltoppers who dominate New Mexico State every minute this week. Take the Hilltoppers to continue to roll as they get an easy winning cover on the road against one of the bottom feeders in the conference. Final Score Prediction, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers win and cover 38-13.