New Mexico State vs UTEP Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 11

Sam Houston State guard Lamar Wilkerson celebrates sinking a basket against Baylor during an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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  • UTEP is a -7.5 point favorite vs New Mexico State
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
  • New Mexico State / UTEP TV channel: ESPN+

The New Mexico State Aggies visit Don Haskins Center to take on the UTEP Miners on Jan. 11. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in El Paso, TX.

UTEP is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).

The New Mexico State vs. UTEP Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

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New Mexico State vs. UTEP Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
New Mexico State+7.5 -115O 138.5 -110+260
UTEP -7.5 -105U 138.5 -110-350

New Mexico State vs UTEP Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UTEP will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

New Mexico State vs UTEP Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UTEP will cover the spread with 53.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • New Mexico State has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 28 games (+8.80 Units / 28% ROI)
  • New Mexico State has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 28 games (+8.05 Units / 22% ROI)
  • New Mexico State have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 28 games (+6.40 Units / 20% ROI)
  • New Mexico State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.10 Units / 10% ROI)
  • New Mexico State has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 30 games (+17.90 Units / 36% ROI)
  • UTEP have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 30 games (+11.80 Units / 34% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+6.40 Units / 14% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.10 Units / 23% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.25 Units / 13% ROI)

New Mexico State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

New Mexico State has a 5-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI).

  • 6-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.9 Units / 52.51% ROI
  • 5-7 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI
  • 7-5 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI

UTEP Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UTEP has a 5-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.6 Units / -12.08% ROI).

  • 7-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.15 Units / -0.38% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.58% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -5.26% ROI

New Mexico State Offensive Stats & Trends:

New Mexico State averaged 11.4 assists per game (343 assists/30 games) last season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

New Mexico State shot 46% from inside the arc (239/525) last season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

New Mexico State averaged 68.6 points per game (2,059 points/30 games) last season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

New Mexico State has averaged 13.4 offensive rebounds per game (201 rebounds/15 games) this season — 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.5

UTEP Offensive Stats & Trends:

UTEP averaged 14.6 turnovers per game (453 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

UTEP has a 40% free throw rate (328 free throw attempts/823 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 33%

UTEP had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (407 assists/ 453 TOs) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

UTEP made 5.6 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

New Mexico State Defensive Stats & Trends:

New Mexico State has averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (410 rebounds/15 games) this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.8

New Mexico State has averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (410 rebounds/15 games) this season — 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 26.7

New Mexico State has allowed 68.9 points per game (1,033 points/15 games) this season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 70.5

New Mexico State has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (104/354) this season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

UTEP Defensive Stats & Trends:

UTEP averaged 11.4 steals per game (354 steals/31 games) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

UTEP has averaged 11.7 steals per game (175 steals/15 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

UTEP has averaged 11.7 steals per game (175 steals/15 games) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.8

UTEP forced 18.5 turnovers per game (575 turnovers/31 games) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8


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