UTEP vs Western Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 28

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  • Western Kentucky is a -9.5 point favorite vs UTEP
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • UTEP / Western Kentucky TV channel: ESPN+

The UTEP Miners visit E.A. Diddle Arena to take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Feb. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00 pm in Bowling Green, KY.

Western Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

The UTEP vs. Western Kentucky Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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UTEP vs. Western Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under

UTEP vs Western Kentucky Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Western Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 76.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UTEP vs Western Kentucky Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Western Kentucky will cover the spread with 59.2% confidence for today’s game.


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UTEP Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UTEP has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).

  • away moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • away total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • away total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Kentucky has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).

  • home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • home total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • home total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI 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 averaged 12.0 assists per game (335 assists/28 games) this season — tied for lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 13.7

UTEP averaged 1.31 points per shot (2,286 points/1,750 shots) last season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky is shooting 76% from the free throw line (509/669) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 71%

Western Kentucky is shooting 41% (691/1,698) this season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Western Kentucky has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (366 assists/ 280 TOs) this season — tied for best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Western Kentucky has an eFG% of 48% this season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

UTEP 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 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (630 rebounds/28 games) this season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 25.0

UTEP allowed 5.9 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky averaged 28.1 defensive rebounds per game (899 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Western Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (756/2,349) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Western Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (655/1,541) this season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 43%

Western Kentucky has allowed 75.0 points per game (2,026 points/27 games) this season — 3rd highest among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 72.6


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