The UTEP Miners (2-3) take on the New Mexico State Aggies (4-1) at the Don Haskins Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
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The Aggies come in on a high note after dismantling the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds in their last outing, 92-65. New Mexico State out-rebounded Eastern New Mexico. The Aggies had 21 offensive rebounds and 48 total rebounds, while the Greyhounds had two and 28, respectively. Eli Chuha led the way for New Mexico State, putting up 10 points and six rebounds.
The last time the Miners played, they were beaten by the New Mexico Lobos, 84-78. Getting to the charity stripe was one of New Mexico’s biggest strengths. They had 28 free throw attempts, while UTEP had 21. With 22 points on 7-for-19 shooting, Evan Gilyard was the game’s leading scorer.
UTEP might struggle to put up points as they go head-to-head against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. New Mexico State ranks sixth in defensive efficiency, while the Miners rank 332nd in offensive efficiency since the 2017-18 season.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Gilyard scored a game-high 25 points in the first game, in which the Miners lost 96-69. The Aggies had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 vs. 9.4) and had a much better turnover percentage (7.9 vs. 16.4).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
New Mexico State ranks seventh in rebounds per game (41.1) while UTEP ranks 294th in rebounds allowed per game (38.1).
The Aggies rank 149th in assists per game (13.8) while the Miners rank 313th (10.8).
New Mexico State averages 23.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 115th in the nation. UTEP ranks 246th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).
The Aggies rank 14th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Miners rank 100th (5.8).
UTEP leads the country with 2.0 blocks allowed per game while New Mexico State is 11th with 2.4 blocks allowed per game.
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