UTEP vs Jacksonville State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 29

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Jacksonville State head coach Ray Harper yells to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 75-53.
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 29, 2024, 11:48 AM
  • Jacksonville State (13-11) is a -4.5 point favorite vs UTEP (8-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
  • UTEP / Jacksonville State TV channel: ESPN+

The UTEP Miners (8-16) visit Pete Mathews Coliseum to take on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (13-11) on Feb. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Jacksonville, AL.

Jacksonville State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The UTEP vs. Jacksonville State Over/Under is 134.5 total points.

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UTEP vs. Jacksonville State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UTEP+4.5 -110O 134.5 -115+160
Jacksonville State -4.5 -110U 134.5 -105-190

UTEP vs Jacksonville State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Jacksonville State will win this college basketball game with 66.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UTEP vs Jacksonville State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UTEP will cover the spread with 52.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UTEP has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 28 games (+7.60 Units / 24% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 28 games (+1.80 Units / 6% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 10 away games (+1.45 Units / 13% ROI)
  • UTEP have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 10 away games (+1.40 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 23 games (+7.65 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 15 games (+6.15 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.15 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 21 games (+5.15 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.70 Units / 39% ROI)

UTEP Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UTEP has a 9-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.5 Units / -27.27% ROI).

  • 10-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.3 Units / -25.26% ROI
  • 9-15 when betting the Over for -7.5 Units / -27.32% ROI
  • 15-9 when betting the Under for +5.1 Units / 18.51% ROI

Jacksonville State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Jacksonville State has a 13-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.9 Units / 3.28% ROI).

  • 11-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 11-14 when betting the Over for -4.4 Units / -16% ROI
  • 14-11 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI

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%

Jacksonville State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Jacksonville State has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (210 assists/ 223 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Jacksonville State has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (256 assists/ 302 TOs) this season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Jacksonville State has made 5.4 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Jacksonville State has a 35% free throw rate (720 free throw attempts/2,055 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th highest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 33%

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%

Jacksonville State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Jacksonville State has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (167/445) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Atlantic Sun Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Jacksonville State has allowed 6.1 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Jacksonville State has allowed 64.9 points per game (1,493 points/23 games) this season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

Jacksonville State has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (260/825) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 34%


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