The UTEP Miners (7-13, 2-7 CUSA) will attempt to end their eight-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (12-10, 5-4 CUSA) at E.A. Diddle Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
UTEP Miners at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers ATS Prediction
The last time the Miners played, they were beaten by the Marshall Thundering Herd, 91-86. Marshall’s 13.6 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over UTEP, who had a rate of 20.1. The Thundering Herd’s mark was better than their season average of 15.3. Efe Odigie was UTEP’s leading scorer with 22 points on 10-for-13 shooting.
The Hilltoppers were victorious over the UTSA Roadrunners in their last matchup, 96-88. The Hilltoppers knocked down 22 of their 27 free throws (81.5 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 29.3). With 22 points and 18 rebounds, Western Kentucky’s Charles Bassey had a good outing.
After the Hilltoppers won the sole contest against the Miners last season, 72-60, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Hilltoppers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.1 vs. 12.9) and had a much better turnover percentage (15.9 vs. 22.4).
Western Kentucky might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they clash against one of the nation’s best defenses. UTEP currently ranks 83rd in defensive efficiency while the Hilltoppers rank 210th in offensive efficiency.
UTEP at Western Kentucky Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Western Kentucky, ATS Winner – Western Kentucky, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Western Kentucky ranks 15th in blocks per game (5.1) while UTEP ranks 130th (2.9).
The Miners rank 40th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while the Hilltoppers rank 143rd (13.4).
Western Kentucky ranks 91st in rebounds per game (37.1) while UTEP ranks 156th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
The Hilltoppers average 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 84th in the NCAA. The Miners rank 143rd in steals allowed per game (6.9).
UTEP ranks 220th in three pointers attempted per game (20.1) while Western Kentucky ranks 270th (17.2).
Bettings Trends:
The Miners’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.8, up from 2.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hilltoppers have scored an average of 70.4 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (3.4 below their season average).
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