UAB vs UTEP Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 16

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 16, 2023, 10:36 AM
  • UAB (18-8) is a -5.5 point favorite vs UTEP (12-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
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The UAB Blazers (18-8) visit Don Haskins Center to take on the UTEP Miners (12-13) on Feb. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in El Paso.

UAB is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).

The UAB vs. UTEP Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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UAB vs. UTEP Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UAB-5.5 -115O 142.5 -110-250
UTEP +5.5 -105U 142.5 -110+200

UAB vs UTEP Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts UAB will win this game with 61.7% confidence.

UAB vs UTEP Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts UTEP will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both UAB and UTEP, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • UAB has hit the Game Total Over in 35 of their last 48 games (+21.80 Units / 41% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.45 Units / 34% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 19 games (+6.10 Units / 28% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games (+3.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 31 games (+9.45 Units / 21% ROI)
  • UTEP have covered the Spread in 24 of their last 38 games (+8.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 48 games (+6.60 Units / 6% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 21 games (+4.20 Units / 18% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.45 Units / 25% ROI)

UAB Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UAB has gone 9-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-6.45 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 14-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.9 Units / -4.98% ROI
  • 18-7 when betting the Over for +10.3 Units / 37.45% ROI
  • 7-18 when betting the Under for -12.8 Units / -46.55% ROI

UTEP Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UTEP has gone 14-9 against the spread this college basketball season (+4.1 Units / 16.21% ROI).

  • 10-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.3 Units / -3.32% ROI
  • 13-9 when betting the Over for +3.1 Units / 12.25% ROI
  • 9-13 when betting the Under for -5.3 Units / -20.95% ROI

UAB Offensive Stats & Trends:

UAB has 25.2 free throw attempts per game this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.1

UAB has averaged 13.3 offensive rebounds per game (307 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 9.6

UAB has averaged 13.3 offensive rebounds per game (307 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5

UAB has averaged 82.2 points per game (1,890 points/23 games) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 72.1

UTEP Offensive Stats & Trends:

UTEP has made 4.5 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.6

UTEP is shooting 27% from three (100/373) this season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 34%

UTEP is shooting 61% from the free throw line (303/493) this season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 71%

UTEP has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (269 assists/ 340 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.0

UAB Defensive Stats & Trends:

UAB has 529 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among Conference USA Teams

UAB has averaged 26.7 defensive rebounds per game (615 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.1

UAB has averaged 9.1 steals per game (529 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

UAB has averaged 26.7 defensive rebounds per game (615 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

UTEP Defensive Stats & Trends:

UTEP has averaged 9.0 steals per game (199 steals/22 games) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.1

UTEP has averaged 23.6 defensive rebounds per game (520 rebounds/22 games) this season — 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.1

UTEP has averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,313 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.4

UTEP has averaged 8.1 steals per game (453 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6


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