UTEP vs Missouri State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 2

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  • Missouri State is a -3.5 point favorite vs UTEP
  • Total (Over/Under): 131.5 points
  • UTEP / Missouri State TV channel: ESPN+

The UTEP Miners visit Great Southern Bank Arena to take on the Missouri State Bears on Jan. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Springfield, MO.

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

The UTEP vs. Missouri State Over/Under is 131.5 total points.

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

UTEP vs Missouri State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Missouri State will win this college basketball game with 61.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UTEP vs Missouri State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Missouri State will cover the spread with 54.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UTEP has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 15 away games (+1.85 Units / 10% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.10 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Missouri State has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 27 games (+5.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Missouri State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 27 games (+4.70 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Missouri State has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.95 Units / 13% ROI)

UTEP Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UTEP has a 3-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 1-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.65 Units / -83.2% ROI
  • 4-5 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
  • 5-4 when betting the Under for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI

Missouri State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Missouri State has a 3-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 4-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.25 Units / -17.37% ROI
  • 2-7 when betting the Over for -5.7 Units / -57.58% ROI
  • 7-2 when betting the Under for +4.8 Units / 48.48% 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 made 6.4 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 8.3

UTEP averaged 43% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (757 free throw attempts/1,750 field goal attempts) last season — highest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 34%

Missouri State Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

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 22.0 defensive rebounds per game (264 rebounds/12 games) this season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 26.2

UTEP has forced 16.9 turnovers per game (1,284 turnovers/76 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 12.7

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 made 6.4 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 8.3

UTEP averaged 43% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (757 free throw attempts/1,750 field goal attempts) last season — highest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 34%

Missouri State Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

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 22.0 defensive rebounds per game (264 rebounds/12 games) this season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 26.2

UTEP has forced 16.9 turnovers per game (1,284 turnovers/76 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 12.7


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