The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (6-2) and the New Mexico State Aggies (3-4) square off on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium in a clash of CUSA opponents.

The Aggies are expected to lose (currently +8.5) against the Hilltoppers (with an over/under of 53.5 points).

Below you can find our betting preview for this this game between the Hilltoppers and the Aggies, and find all of our expert picks here, too!

Western Kentucky vs. New Mexico State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Hilltoppers (-8.5)
• Moneyline: Hilltoppers (-327), Aggies (+260)
• Total: 53.5 points

Western Kentucky vs. New Mexico State betting info and stats

Western Kentucky has six wins against the spread so far this season (6-2-0). Western Kentucky has covered the spread two times this season when favored by at least 8.5 points. Western Kentucky has been favored on the moneyline in five games this season, and it has recorded a 4-1 record in those matchups. New Mexico State has three wins against the spread this season (3-4-0). When New Mexico State is the underdog by 8.5 points or more, it has covered the spread once (1-2 ATS). New Mexico State is 2-4 in games it has been the moneyline underdog.

Western Kentucky vs. New Mexico State recent stats and trends

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

• Western Kentucky is 2-1 against the spread over its past three games, and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those matchups.
• One time in those three games, the final combined score exceeded the set total.
• Western Kentucky’s past three outings have ended with an average of 56.0 points scored. That’s 2.5 more points than this contest’s over/under.

New Mexico State Aggies

• New Mexico State has covered the spread twice in its last three contests while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• The final combined score of the past three New Mexico State games went over the set total once.
• New Mexico State’s past three outings have ended with an average of 50.5 points scored. That’s 3.0 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.

Western Kentucky vs. New Mexico State key players

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

• Maverick McIvor has compiled 1,863 yards (266.1 ypg) on 171-of-254 passing with 12 touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Marvis Parrish, has carried the ball 61 times for 291 yards (36.4 per game). He’s also caught 28 passes for 177 yards and one touchdown.
• George Hart III has been handed the ball 51 times this year and racked up 205 yards (25.6 per game) with four touchdowns.
• Matthew Henry’s 487 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 47 times and has collected 28 catches and three touchdowns.
• KD Hutchinson has put together a 407-yard season so far with three touchdowns, reeling in 36 passes on 48 targets.
• Moussa Barry has compiled 19 grabs for 279 yards, an average of 34.9 yards per game.
• Harper Holloman has collected 2.0 sacks to pace the team, while also recording 2.0 TFL and 20 tackles.
• Jaylen Wester, Western Kentucky’s tackle leader, has 43 tackles and 1.0 TFL this year.
• Jaylen Lewis leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 25 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two passes defended.

New Mexico State Aggies

• Logan Fife has 1,719 passing yards, or 245.6 per game, so far this season. He has completed 57.6% of his passes and has collected nine touchdowns with eight interceptions.
• The team’s top rusher, Kadarius Calloway, has carried the ball 75 times for 292 yards (41.7 per game) with three touchdowns.
• Dijon Stanley has run for 92 yards across 32 attempts.
• Donovan Faupel’s 447 receiving yards (63.9 yards per game) are a team high. He has 36 receptions on 60 targets with three touchdowns.
• Gavin Harris has recorded 352 receiving yards (50.3 yards per game) and one touchdown on 24 receptions.
• Tyler King has racked up 222 reciving yards (74.0 ypg) this season.
• Ezra Christensen has racked up 5.0 sacks to lead the team, while also recording 6.0 TFL and 24 tackles.
• New Mexico State’s tackle leader, Tory Gethers, has 37 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and two sacks this year.
• Naeten Mitchell has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 35 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three passes defended.