Western Kentucky vs Missouri State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Western Kentucky vs Missouri State

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers square off against the Missouri State Bears, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, March 5.

Western Kentucky should be able to outscore Missouri State and our prediction is to side with the road team on the Moneyline. There is an attractive -122 should you wish to follow suit.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers claimed a victory in their previous game. A 97-65 home win occurred against UTEP Miners.

Missouri State Bears were beaten last game and this was on the road. Sam Houston Bearkats claimed a 86-81 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 87-72 win for Western Kentucky when they last played Missouri State.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Western Kentucky	18-11	2309	2161	148	13-5	5-6	6W
Missouri State	13-16	2183	2143	40	10-6	3-10	7L

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Western Kentucky vs Missouri State Prediction & Picks

Make the most of Western Kentucky vs Missouri State with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

Western Kentucky are available at a juicy -122 when it comes to winning this college matchup. Our pick is that they’ll outscore the home team and there’s value available when it comes to these odds.

We only publish our basketball picks once we’ve got a clear and confident read on team news and the latest form. We also stay sharp by digging into the most valuable stats to support every college hoops prediction we make.

Key Western Kentucky vs Missouri State stats:

• WKU have won 6 consecutive games.
• WKU have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• WKU have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Missouri State have lost their last 7 games.
• Missouri State have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
• Missouri State have lost 11 of their last 20 games.

WKU Moneyline Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 54.9% chance of delivering a return. However, our cappers in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Kentucky 75 - 70 Missouri State

We’re going for the Hilltoppers to win by a 75-70 scoreline, something which is available at huge odds. This speculative wager can provide a big return for a small stake.

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Western Kentucky vs Missouri State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

You can back Missouri State at +102 to win against Western Kentucky, with the latter trading at -122. The probability of the home team winning this college game is 50% according to the sportsbooks.

The spread currently stands at 1.5 and the total points line is 150.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. There’s the chance to back Under 150.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

WKU

-122

Missouri State

+102

Point Spread

WKU -1.5

-105

Missouri State +1.5

-115

Total Points

Under 150.5

-110

Over 150.5

-110

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Western Kentucky Stats

Missouri State Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 150.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.20 pts and allowed 72.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.50 pts and allowed 75.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 148.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 150.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.30 pts and allowed 75.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 75.70 pts and allowed 72.80 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Conference USA	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Liberty	24-5	2282	2028	254	13-2	11-3	1W
Sam Houston	21-8	2420	2145	275	13-1	8-7	5W
Western Kentucky	18-11	2309	2161	148	13-5	5-6	6W
Kennesaw State	18-11	2441	2210	231	14-3	4-8	4W
Louisiana Tech	16-13	2009	1895	114	14-3	2-10	1L
Middle Tennessee	15-14	2197	2119	78	12-5	3-9	3W
Jacksonville State	14-15	2123	1982	141	10-8	4-7	1L
FIU	14-15	2349	2277	72	11-5	3-10	1W
New Mexico State	13-15	2118	2020	98	9-6	4-9	2L
Missouri State	13-16	2183	2143	40	10-6	3-10	7L
UTEP	10-19	2010	2109	-99	8-7	2-12	4L
Delaware	9-20	1977	2132	-155	5-10	4-10	4L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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