It will be a battle between CUSA opponents when the UTEP Miners (6-12, 1-6 CUSA) welcome the Charlotte 49ers (5-14, 2-6 CUSA) to the Don Haskins Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Charlotte 49ers at UTEP Miners Free Prediction
The last time the 49ers played, they were thoroughly outplayed by the UTSA Roadrunners, 88-43. UTSA’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Charlotte. The Roadrunners had a rate of 9.4 (better than their season average of 15.1), while the 49ers posted a mark of 20.9 (above the 17.3 mark opponents have averaged against UTSA this season). Jon Davis was Charlotte’s leading scorer with 12 points on 5-for-11 shooting.
The Miners lost a close one to the Old Dominion Monarchs in their last matchup, 50-48. Old Dominion’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over UTEP. The Monarchs had a rate of 0.354 (below their season average of 0.491), while the Miners posted a mark of 0.319 (below their season average of 0.497). With 13 points on 3-for-12 shooting, Efe Odigie led UTEP in scoring.
After the Miners won the lone game against the 49ers last season, 87-86, these teams will battle for the first time this year. UTEP had a better offensive rebounding percentage (28.1 vs. 25.9). Charlotte, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (20-26; 76.9 percent).
When looking at effective field goal percentage, UTEP figures to have a significant advantage. The Miners defense ranks 81st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.479), while the Charlotte offense is ranked 320th in effective field goal percentage (0.470).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UTEP ranks 129th in rebounds per game (36.1) while Charlotte ranks 255th (31.4).
The Miners rank 220th in assists per game (11.4) while the 49ers rank 258th (9.2).
UTEP ranks 124th in blocks per game (2.9) while Charlotte ranks 146th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
The Miners rank 236th in three pointers attempted per game (19.7) while the 49ers rank 245th (19.5).
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The 49ers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.8, down from 8.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Miners have scored an average of 59.8 points per game (5.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.6 points per game (3.6 below their season average).
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