In their final home game of the season, the UTEP Miners (7-15, 2-9 CUSA) host the FIU Golden Panthers (14-10, 5-6 CUSA) at Don Haskins Center. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
FIU Golden Panthers at UTEP Miners Betting Prediction
In the Golden Panthers’ last contest, they were dismantled by the UTSA Roadrunners, 100-67. UTSA’s 0.652 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over FIU, who had a rate of 0.438. The Roadrunners’ mark was above their season average of 0.501, while the Golden Panthers’ was below their season average of 0.514. Devon Andrews had a solid game for FIU, putting up 14 points and five rebounds.
The Miners were beaten by the Florida Atlantic Owls in their last contest, 61-48. Florida Atlantic launched 26 three pointers, making 13 of them (50.0 percent), while UTEP was just 5-27 (18.5 percent). With 12 points on 3-for-13 shooting, Nigel Hawkins was UTEP’s high scorer.
This could end up being a sloppy game for the UTEP offense. UTEP ranks 340th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.3 percent), while the disruptive defense of FIU forces the seventh-most turnovers in the nation (24.8 percent).
After the Miners won the only game against the Golden Panthers last season, 72-68, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. UTEP’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over FIU. The Miners had a rate of 0.368, while the Golden Panthers posted a mark of 0.233.
FIU Golden Panthers vs. UTEP Miners ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
FIU ranks second in steals per game (10.6) while UTEP ranks 213th (4.5).
The Golden Panthers rank seventh in three pointers attempted per game (29.1) while the Miners rank 211th (20.5).
FIU ranks 48th in assists per game (15.5) while UTEP ranks 249th (10.8).
The Miners average 36.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 102nd in the nation. The Golden Panthers rank 294th in rebounds allowed per game (43.5).
FIU ranks 41st in blocks per game (4.4) while UTEP ranks 125th (3.0).
Bettings Trends:
The Golden Panthers have been outscored by an average of 11.2 points in their last five games. For the season, FIU has defeated opponents by an average of 3.0 points.
During their last five games, the Miners have scored an average of 59.6 points per game (5.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.2 points per game (2.3 below their season average).
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