The New Mexico Lobos (2-1) challenge the UTEP Miners (2-2) at Dreamstyle Arena. The game gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
UTEP Miners vs. New Mexico Lobos Free Prediction
In the Miners’ last matchup, they beat the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds, 66-59. The Miners had a better free throw rate (0.203 vs. 0.117) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.5 vs. 23.3). UTEP rallied around Evan Gilyard, who was the game’s high scorer with 29 points on 11-for-19 shooting.
The Lobos lost to the New Mexico State Aggies in their last contest, 98-94. New Mexico State won the rebounding battle. The Aggies had more offensive rebounds (10 vs. five), defensive rebounds (21 vs. 17) and total rebounds (31 vs. 22). Vance Jackson put together a solid game for New Mexico, leading the team in scoring with 27 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
The Miners won the sole game against the Lobos last season, 88-76. UTEP had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.620 vs. 0.473). New Mexico, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (24.4 vs. 6.9).
New Mexico should have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Lobos rank 41st in offensive efficiency, while the Miners rank 174th in defensive efficiency since the 2017-18 season.
UTEP vs. New Mexico Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
New Mexico ranks 48th in assists per game (15.7) while UTEP ranks 309th (10.7).
The Lobos rank 45th in steals per game (7.4) while the Miners rank 299th (4.1).
New Mexico averages 28.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 11th in the country. UTEP ranks 240th in three pointers allowed per game (23.7).
The Miners rank first in blocks allowed per game (1.8) while the Lobos rank 127th (3.2).
New Mexico ranks 202nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.8) while UTEP ranks 293rd (38.3).
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