Western Michigan Broncos vs Aggies College Hoops Game Preview

Stan Sheriff Center features an NCAA basketball betting clash between the host New Mexico State Aggies and the visiting Western Michigan Broncos in college hoops action on Saturday.

The Aggies sit at 24-11 (17-12-3 ATS) on the season. By comparison, the Broncos are currently 22-13 (16-14-1 ATS). Looking to wager on the totals? New Mexico State is 12-16-2 OU, and Western Michigan is 15-9-3 OU.

View Western Michigan Broncos vs New Mexico State Aggies Odds and Stats.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Aggies rated this week at No. 66 and the Broncos sitting at No. 176.



Last time out for Western Michigan, they were a 62-52 loser as they battled George Mason on the road. They failed to cover in the match as a 5.5-point underdog. David Brown scored 13 points in a futile effort to lead the Broncos to a win (they lost 62-52 to George Mason at Patriot Center on Wednesday).

Last time out for New Mexico State, they were a 64-44 loser as they battled Saint Louis on the road. They failed to cover in the match as a 9.5-point underdog. New Mexico State was crushed on Thursday, getting blown out by Saint Louis and falling by a 64-44 score at HP Pavilion.

How They Match Up:
The game also pits New Mexico State's No. 135-ranked offense, averaging 67.29 PPG, against a Broncos defense that ranks No. 83 at 63.91 PPG. The Aggies field goal percentage has averaged 45.51% so far, more than the Broncos marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.23% per game.

A few Broncos at Aggies trends to consider:
Western Michigan is 4-8-1 ATS in its last 13 games
Western Michigan is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Western Michigan's last 7 games
New Mexico State is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Mexico State's last 5 games


Next up:
Western Michigan at Hawaii, Sunday, November 10th
New Mexico State at Tennessee State, Saturday, November 9th