Missouri State is 9-2 at home, but 1-4 on the road. They're a poor free-throw shooting team (67.4%) and begin a four-game trek. Missouri State is on an 11-34 straight-up run on the road. Western Kentucky averages 81 points with a powerful inside game. They're one of the best rebounding teams in the country, ranking 13th nationally with 42.5 boards per game, including fifth with 14.9 offensive rebounds per contest. The Hilltoppers come off a 68-56 win at UTEP as freshman Armelo Boone had 14 rebounds, while 6-5 sophomore Teagan Moore had 19 points, seven rebounds, and three steals. Western Kentucky is on a 32-8 straight-up run on home court. Play Western Kentucky on the moneyline.
This pick was released to clients on January 14, 2026 at 11:03AM ET.
Missouri State at Western Kentucky
January 14, 2026
2 units on Western Kentucky -275 (moneyline) (risk 2 to return 2.73)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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