The Arizona Wildcats (2-0) go head-to-head with the UTEP Miners (1-1) at the McKale Memorial Center. The game can be seen on Pac-12 Network at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
UTEP Miners at Arizona Wildcats Free Prediction
The Miners are hoping for a better outcome after their 96-69 loss to the New Mexico State Aggies in their last game. New Mexico State out-rebounded UTEP. The Aggies had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. three), defensive rebounds (29 vs. 25) and total rebounds (41 vs. 28). Evan Gilyard was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 9-for-17 shooting.
The last time the Wildcats played, they dismantled the Cal Poly Mustangs, 82-61. The Wildcats had a much better turnover percentage (8.4 vs. 21.0) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.0 vs. 13.9). Ryan Luther was the top scorer from either team with 17 points on 7-for-9 shooting from the field.
The productive offense of Arizona will clash against the mid-tier defense of UTEP. Dating back to last season, the Wildcats rank 10th in offensive efficiency, while the Miners are 175th in defensive efficiency. The Wildcats should have the advantage on that side of the ball. Also, the Miners rank 351st in offensive rebounding percentage (19.6 percent), while the Wildcats rank 40th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.8 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Arizona ranks fourth in rebounds allowed per game (29.5) while UTEP ranks 289th (38.5).
The Wildcats rank 71st in assists per game (15.1) while the Miners rank 288th (10.7).
Arizona ranks 45th in blocks per game (4.4) while UTEP ranks 184th (2.9).
The Wildcats rank 116th in three pointers allowed per game (21.0) while the Miners rank 249th (23.8).
Arizona ranks 252nd in steals per game (5.1) while UTEP ranks 286th (4.0).
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