UTEP vs Middle Tennessee Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 26

Middle Tennessee head coach Nick McDevitt yells to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida Atlantic, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
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  • Middle Tennessee is a -7.5 point favorite vs UTEP
  • Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
  • UTEP / Middle Tennessee TV channel: ESPN+

The UTEP Miners visit Murphy Center to take on the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on Feb. 26. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 pm in Murfreesboro, TN.

Middle Tennessee is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee Over/Under is 137.5 total points.

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UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee Odds, Spread, Over/Under

UTEP vs Middle Tennessee Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Middle Tennessee will win this college basketball game with 72.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UTEP vs Middle Tennessee Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Middle Tennessee will cover the spread with 58.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UTEP has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.90 Units / 67% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 18 games (+5.10 Units / 24% ROI)
  • UTEP have covered the Spread in their last 5 away games (+5.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.50 Units / 25% ROI)
  • UTEP have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.35 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 11 games (+6.65 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee has hit the Team Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.90 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee have covered the Spread in 3 of their last 4 games (+1.90 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 4 games (+0.35 Units / 4% ROI)

UTEP Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UTEP has a 12-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.25 Units / -4.73% ROI).

  • 7-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.9 Units / -39.8% ROI
  • 10-14 when betting the Over for -5.4 Units / -20.45% ROI
  • 14-10 when betting the Under for +3 Units / 11.36% ROI

Middle Tennessee Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Middle Tennessee has a 10-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.5 Units / -20.68% ROI).

  • 10-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.75 Units / -19.25% ROI
  • 12-12 when betting the Over for -1.2 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 12-12 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -4.55% ROI

UTEP Offensive Stats & Trends:

UTEP had 24.4 free throw attempts per game last season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

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

UTEP has made 7.3 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 8.2

Middle Tennessee Offensive Stats & Trends:

Middle Tennessee shot 30% from three (221/724) last season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Middle Tennessee had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.7 (305 assists/ 417 TOs) last season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Middle Tennessee averaged 65.0 points per game (2,014 points/31 games) last season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Middle Tennessee has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (391 assists/ 298 TOs) this season — tied for best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.2

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

UTEP has averaged 22.6 defensive rebounds per game (609 rebounds/27 games) this season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 25.1

UTEP averaged 10.2 steals per game (337 steals/33 games) last season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Middle Tennessee Defensive Stats & Trends:

Middle Tennessee has allowed 6.7 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 7.9

Middle Tennessee has allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (181/552) this season — 5th best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Middle Tennessee has allowed an average of 1.26 points per shot (1,967 points/1,560 shots) this season — 5th highest among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 1.26

Middle Tennessee has allowed 6.4 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 7.5


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