UTEP vs New Mexico State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

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  • New Mexico State is a -1.5 point favorite vs UTEP
  • Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
  • UTEP / New Mexico State TV channel: ESPN+

The UTEP Miners visit Pan American Center to take on the New Mexico State Aggies on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Las Cruces, NM, USA.

New Mexico State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The UTEP vs. New Mexico State Over/Under is 137.5 total points.

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UTEP vs. New Mexico State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UTEP+1.5 -110O 137.5 -105+105
New Mexico State -1.5 -110U 137.5 -115-125

UTEP vs New Mexico State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UTEP will win this college basketball game with 73.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UTEP vs New Mexico State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts New Mexico State will cover the spread with 59.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UTEP has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 30 games (+11.40 Units / 22% ROI)
  • UTEP have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.40 Units / 16% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.25 Units / 18% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.00 Units / 16% ROI)
  • New Mexico State has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 28 games (+10.95 Units / 34% ROI)
  • New Mexico State have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 28 games (+8.50 Units / 26% ROI)
  • New Mexico State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 28 games (+7.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • New Mexico State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 28 games (+5.35 Units / 16% ROI)
  • New Mexico State has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 28 games (+5.30 Units / 14% ROI)

UTEP Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UTEP has a 8-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3 Units / -14.32% ROI).

  • 10-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.6 Units / -4.99% ROI
  • 11-8 when betting the Over for +2.2 Units / 10.58% ROI
  • 8-11 when betting the Under for -4.2 Units / -20% ROI

New Mexico State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

New Mexico State has a 8-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.1 Units / -19.62% ROI).

  • 9-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.95 Units / 29.07% ROI
  • 7-12 when betting the Over for -6.2 Units / -29.67% ROI
  • 12-7 when betting the Under for +4.3 Units / 20.57% ROI

UTEP Offensive Stats & Trends:

UTEP has a 37% free throw rate (454 free throw attempts/1,225 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 33%

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 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 has a 41% free throw rate (1,211 free throw attempts/2,975 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 33%

New Mexico State Offensive Stats & Trends:

New Mexico State shot 46% from inside the arc (239/525) last season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

New Mexico State averaged 11.4 assists per game (343 assists/30 games) last season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

New Mexico State averaged 34% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (579 free throw attempts/1,721 field goal attempts) last season — 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 34%

New Mexico State had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (343 assists/ 350 TOs) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 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 has averaged 11.0 steals per game (243 steals/22 games) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.4

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

UTEP averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (686 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

New Mexico State Defensive Stats & Trends:

New Mexico State has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (512/1,268) this season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 42%

New Mexico State has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (153/509) this season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 31%

New Mexico State allowed opponents to shoot 42% (713/1,701) last season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 43%

New Mexico State has allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (1,502 points/1,268 shots) this season — tied for 4th highest among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 1.19


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