The UTEP Miners (7-12, 2-6 CUSA) will attempt to end their seven-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Marshall Thundering Herd (12-9, 5-3 CUSA) at Henderson Center. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
UTEP Miners vs. Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Prediction
In the Miners’ last outing, they defeated the Charlotte 49ers, 57-53. Getting to the free throw line was one of UTEP’s biggest advantages. They had 27 free throw attempts, while Charlotte had just 13. Paul Thomas played well for UTEP, recording 11 points and seven rebounds.
The Thundering Herd lost big to the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in their last matchup, 101-51. Southern Miss’ effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Marshall. The Golden Eagles had a rate of 0.746 (above their season average of 0.510), while the Thundering Herd posted a mark of 0.308 (below their season average of 0.521). Marshall’s C.J. Burks had 11 points in the contest.
Marshall might have difficulty finding the bottom of the net as they face off against one of the nation’s best defenses. UTEP ranks 68th in defensive efficiency, while the Thundering Herd rank 205th in offensive efficiency. Additionally, the Miners rank 344th in turnover percentage (23.6 percent), while the Thundering Herd rank 42nd in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.3 percent).
After the Thundering Herd won the lone contest against the Miners last season, 74-65, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Thundering Herd had a better free throw rate (0.237 vs. 0.186) and had a better turnover percentage (16.1 vs. 20.5).
UTEP Miners vs. Marshall Thundering Herd Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Marshall ranks 24th in three pointers attempted per game (27.7) while UTEP ranks 228th (19.9).
The Thundering Herd rank ninth in steals per game (9.1) while the Miners rank 211th (4.6).
UTEP ranks 125th in rebounds per game (36.2) while Marshall ranks 274th (30.7).
The Miners rank 39th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while the Thundering Herd rank 137th (13.2).
Marshall ranks 42nd in blocks per game (4.4) while UTEP ranks 130th (2.9).
Bettings Trends:
The Miners’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.6, up from 2.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Thundering Herd have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (1.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 87.8 points per game (5.8 above their season average).
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