The Kennesaw State Owls (13-8, 5-5 CUSA) are just 1.5-point favorites as they try to extend a seven-game home winning streak when they take on the New Mexico State Aggies (10-10, 3-7 CUSA) on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at KSU Convocation Center. The matchup airs at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s point total is 158.5.
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Kennesaw State Cover -1.5 vs New Mexico State -123
Kennesaw State vs. New Mexico State betting lines
- Kennesaw State moneyline odds to win: -133
- New Mexico State moneyline odds to win: +111
- Spread: Kennesaw State (-1.5)
- Total: 158.5
Kennesaw State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Kennesaw State has fared worse when playing at home, covering three times in seven home games, and four times in eight road games.
- The Owls have gone over the total more often at home, hitting the over in five of seven home matchups (71.4%). In away games, they have hit the over in three of eight games (37.5%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Kennesaw State has won a higher percentage of its games at home (1.000) compared to away games (.333).
Recent trends
- On offense, the Owls have had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 78.9 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 87.0 they’ve racked up over the course of this season.
- Kennesaw State’s defense has been more porous lately, as the team has given up 79.7 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 77.0 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
- The Owls are trending down from deep during their last 10 outings, making 9.8 threes per game and shooting 35.0% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 10.0 makes and 35.7% from distance in the 2025-26 season.
Kennesaw State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-9-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 4-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 5-6-0 (As Favorite: 5-6-0; As Underdog: 4-3-0)
- O-U-P: 10-8-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 3-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-3 (Home: 6-0; Away: 1-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-5 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.2 (181st in nation) | 40.4 (33rd) | 39.0 (fourth) | 30.8 (170th) | 14.7 (139th) | 12.1 (264th) |
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New Mexico State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- New Mexico State has been better against the spread at home (4-4-0) than away (2-3-0) this season.
- Aggies games have finished above the over/under less frequently at home (five times out of eight) than on the road (five of five) this season.
- In 2025-26 when moneyline underdogs, the Aggies have a better winning percentage at home (1.000, 1-0 record) than on the road (.000, 0-3).
Recent trends
- The Aggies are scoring 78.0 points per contest in their previous 10 games, compared to their season average of 76.5.
- While New Mexico State is giving up 70.1 points per game in 2025-26, it has been worse in its past 10 games, allowing 71.3 points per contest.
- The Aggies are making 9.4 treys per contest over their previous 10 games, which is 1.2 more than their average for the season (8.2). Likewise, they have a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (36.6%) compared to their season average from three-point land (34.5%).
New Mexico State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-9-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 3-3-0 (As Favorite: 5-6-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
- O-U-P: 12-5-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 5-0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-6 (Home: 3-4; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-4 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.1 (254th in nation) | 41.1 (48th) | 34.1 (98th) | 29.0 (69th) | 13.7 (212th) | 10.4 (102nd) |
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