New Mexico State vs Western Kentucky Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Week 5 2026

College football's Thursday schedule includes the New Mexico State Aggies taking on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.
Before you place your bet on this matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NCAA football odds and spreads you need to know.
New Mexico State vs Western Kentucky Odds & Spread
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- Moneyline: New Mexico State: (-126) | Western Kentucky: (+105)
- Spread: New Mexico State: -2.5 (-110) | Western Kentucky: +2.5 (-110)
- Total: 56.5 -- Over: (-114) | Under: (-106)
New Mexico State vs Western Kentucky Betting Trends
- New Mexico State has two wins against the spread this season.
- New Mexico State has covered every time (1-0) as a 2.5-point favorite or greater this season.
- Two of New Mexico State's four games have gone over the point total.
- Western Kentucky owns two wins against the spread this season.
- As a 2.5-point underdog or more, Western Kentucky has one win ATS (1-1) this year.
- Western Kentucky has played four games this season, and three of them have hit the over.
New Mexico State vs Western Kentucky Prediction & Pick
All college football win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Hilltoppers win (58.5%)
New Mexico State vs Western Kentucky Point Spread
Western Kentucky is an underdog by 2.5 points against New Mexico State. Western Kentucky is -110 to cover the spread, and New Mexico State is -110.
New Mexico State vs Western Kentucky Over/Under
The over/under for New Mexico State-Western Kentucky on Oct. 1 is 56.5. The over is -114, and the under is -106.
New Mexico State vs Western Kentucky Moneyline
New Mexico State is the favorite, -126 on the moneyline, while Western Kentucky is a +105 underdog.
New Mexico State vs. Western Kentucky Points Insights
Point Scored (PG) | Points Scored CFB Rank | Points Allowed (PG) | Points Allowed CFB Rank | Average Total | Total Games | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State | 26.3 | 84 | 29.8 | 111 | 51.3 | 4 |
| Western Kentucky | 21.5 | 115 | 41.0 | 137 | 56.5 | 4 |
New Mexico State vs. Western Kentucky Game Info
- Game day: Thursday, October 1, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Stadium: Aggie Memorial Stadium
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