UTEP vs Western Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 4

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  • Western Kentucky (12-11) are -3.5 point favorites vs UTEP (11-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
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The UTEP Miners (11-11) visit E. A. Diddle Arena to take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (12-11) on Feb. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Bowling Green.

Western Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The UTEP vs. Western Kentucky Over/Under is 134.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UTEP+3.5 -115O 134.5 -115+130
Western Kentucky -3.5 -105U 134.5 -105-160

UTEP vs Western Kentucky Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Western Kentucky will win this game with 57.4% confidence.

UTEP vs Western Kentucky Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts UTEP will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both UTEP and Western Kentucky, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • UTEP have covered the Spread in 23 of their last 35 games (+9.80 Units / 25% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 28 games (+8.45 Units / 21% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 45 games (+8.05 Units / 8% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.45 Units / 25% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 18 games (+3.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+8.10 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games (+4.95 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 25 games at home (+3.00 Units / 11% ROI)

UTEP Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UTEP has gone 13-7 against the spread this college basketball season (+5.3 Units / 24.09% ROI).

  • 9-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.15 Units / 0.44% ROI
  • 11-8 when betting the Over for +2.2 Units / 10% ROI
  • 8-11 when betting the Under for -4.1 Units / -18.64% ROI

Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Kentucky has gone 7-12 against the spread this college basketball season (-6.2 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 9-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.1 Units / -8.36% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting the Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting the Under for -2.1 Units / -9.09% ROI

UTEP Offensive Stats & Trends:

UTEP has made 4.5 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.6

UTEP is shooting 27% from three (100/373) this season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 34%

UTEP is shooting 61% from the free throw line (303/493) this season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 71%

UTEP is shooting 61% from the free throw line (303/493) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (314 assists/ 248 TOs) this season — tied for best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Western Kentucky is shooting 44% (597/1,348) this season — 3rd lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 45%

Western Kentucky is shooting 37% from three (186/500) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 34%

Western Kentucky has an eFG% of 51% this season — 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 52%

UTEP Defensive Stats & Trends:

UTEP has averaged 9.0 steals per game (199 steals/22 games) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.1

UTEP has averaged 8.1 steals per game (453 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

UTEP has averaged 23.6 defensive rebounds per game (520 rebounds/22 games) this season — 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.1

UTEP has averaged 8.1 steals per game (453 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky has averaged 25.0 defensive rebounds per game (574 rebounds/23 games) this season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.1

Western Kentucky has averaged 25.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,403 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Western Kentucky has averaged 6.2 steals per game (143 steals/23 games) this season — 4th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Western Kentucky has 414 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th most among Conference USA Teams


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