UTEP vs Louisiana Tech Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 29

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  • Louisiana Tech is a -3.5 point favorite vs UTEP
  • Total (Over/Under): 130.5 points
  • UTEP / Louisiana Tech TV channel: ESPN+

The UTEP Miners visit Thomas Assembly Center to take on the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs on Dec. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Ruston, LA.

Louisiana Tech is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The UTEP vs. Louisiana Tech Over/Under is 130.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UTEP+3.5 -110O 130.5 -105140
Louisiana Tech -3.5 -110U 130.5 -115-170

UTEP vs Louisiana Tech Prediction for Today:

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

UTEP vs Louisiana Tech Spread Prediction:

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


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  • UTEP has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+0.85 Units / 5% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 27 games (+12.05 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+4.30 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.90 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+3.00 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)

UTEP Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UTEP has a 3-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI).

  • 1-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.65 Units / -81.78% ROI
  • 3-5 when betting the Over for -2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI
  • 5-3 when betting the Under for +1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI

Louisiana Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Louisiana Tech has a 3-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.55 Units / -28.81% ROI).

  • 4-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 2-6 when betting the Over for -4.6 Units / -52.27% ROI
  • 6-2 when betting the Under for +3.8 Units / 43.18% ROI

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 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 has a 39% free throw rate (1,686 free throw attempts/4,277 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 34%

UTEP has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (140 assists/ 141 TOs) this season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Louisiana Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana Tech has allowed an average of 1.01 points per shot (610 points/601 shots) this season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 1.22

Louisiana Tech has allowed opponents to shoot 35% (210/601) this season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 41%

Louisiana Tech allowed opponents to shoot 39% (672/1,730) last season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 43%

Louisiana Tech has allowed opponents to shoot 24% from three (69/283) this season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 31%

UTEP Defensive 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 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 has a 39% free throw rate (1,686 free throw attempts/4,277 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 34%

UTEP has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (140 assists/ 141 TOs) this season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Louisiana Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana Tech has allowed an average of 1.01 points per shot (610 points/601 shots) this season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 1.22

Louisiana Tech has allowed opponents to shoot 35% (210/601) this season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 41%

Louisiana Tech allowed opponents to shoot 39% (672/1,730) last season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 43%

Louisiana Tech has allowed opponents to shoot 24% from three (69/283) this season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 31%


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