Louisiana Tech vs UTEP Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 22

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  • Louisiana Tech (13-10) is a -2.5 point favorite vs UTEP (8-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
  • Louisiana Tech / UTEP TV channel: ESPN+

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (13-10) visit Don Haskins Center to take on the UTEP Miners (8-14) on Feb. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in El Paso, TX.

Louisiana Tech is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Louisiana Tech vs. UTEP Over/Under is 135.5 total points.

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Louisiana Tech vs. UTEP Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Louisiana Tech-2.5 -110O 135.5 -110-145
UTEP +2.5 -110U 135.5 -110+120

Louisiana Tech vs UTEP Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Louisiana Tech will win this college basketball game with 61.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Louisiana Tech vs UTEP Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UTEP will cover the spread with 60.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Louisiana Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.90 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.20 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+0.95 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 29 games (+0.80 Units / 2% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 28 games (+5.45 Units / 17% ROI)
  • UTEP have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+2.45 Units / 14% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 16 games at home (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)

Louisiana Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Louisiana Tech has a 13-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2 Units / 7.91% ROI).

  • 15-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.1 Units / 1.19% ROI
  • 11-12 when betting the Over for -2.2 Units / -8.7% ROI
  • 12-11 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -0.4% ROI

UTEP Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UTEP has a 9-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.25 Units / -20.79% ROI).

  • 10-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.75 Units / -21.13% ROI
  • 9-13 when betting the Over for -5.3 Units / -20.99% ROI
  • 13-9 when betting the Under for +3.1 Units / 12.23% ROI

Louisiana Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana Tech has made 457 three-pointers since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Conference USA Teams

Louisiana Tech has a TS% of 48% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 47%

Louisiana Tech is shooting 70% from the free throw line (775/1,099) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 70%

Louisiana Tech has 24.0 free throw attempts per game this season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3

UTEP Offensive Stats & Trends:

UTEP is shooting 66% from the free throw line (845/1,278) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

UTEP has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (290 assists/ 324 TOs) this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

UTEP has attempted 1,278 free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Conference USA Teams

UTEP has a 43% free throw rate (1,278 free throw attempts/3,000 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 33%

Louisiana Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana Tech has averaged 26.6 defensive rebounds per game (611 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Louisiana Tech has 438 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd most among Conference USA Teams

Louisiana Tech has averaged 7.8 steals per game (438 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Louisiana Tech has allowed 63.5 points per game (1,461 points/23 games) this season — 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

UTEP Defensive Stats & Trends:

UTEP has 255 steals this season — 2nd most among Division 1 Teams

UTEP has 543 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among Conference USA Teams

UTEP has 543 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among Division 1 Teams

UTEP has allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (336/1,027) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 34%


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