- Western Kentucky is a -2.5 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 Jan. 30. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Bowling Green, KY, USA.
Western Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).
The UTEP vs. Western Kentucky Over/Under is 146.5 total points.
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UTEP vs. Western Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| UTEP | +2.5 -105 | O 146.5 -115 | +125 |
| Western Kentucky | -2.5 -115 | U 146.5 -105 | -150 |
UTEP vs Western Kentucky Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Western Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 51.6% 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 64.0% confidence for today’s game.
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UTEP Basketball Best Bets Today:
- UTEP has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 30 games (+13.40 Units / 26% ROI)
- UTEP have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 30 games (+7.45 Units / 21% ROI)
- UTEP has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 14 away games (+4.65 Units / 26% ROI)
- UTEP has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
- UTEP has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.35 Units / 21% ROI)
Western Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Kentucky have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+5.90 Units / 17% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 17 games at home (+5.70 Units / 9% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.75 Units / 14% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+4.10 Units / 21% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 32 games (+3.05 Units / 8% ROI)
UTEP Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
UTEP has a 7-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.9 Units / -15.47% ROI).
- 10-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.6 Units / -1.2% ROI
- 10-7 when betting the Over for +2.3 Units / 12.37% ROI
- 7-10 when betting the Under for -4.1 Units / -21.81% ROI
Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Kentucky has a 9-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.4 Units / 12.15% ROI).
- 10-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.2 Units / 3.97% ROI
- 5-13 when betting the Over for -9.35 Units / -47.1% ROI
- 13-5 when betting the Under for +7.5 Units / 37.97% ROI
UTEP Offensive Stats & Trends:
UTEP has a 41% free throw rate (1,181 free throw attempts/2,855 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 34%
UTEP has a 38% free throw rate (424 free throw attempts/1,105 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
Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Kentucky averaged 13.8 turnovers per game (440 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 15th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Western Kentucky shot 47% (947/2,014) last season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Western Kentucky has an eFG% of 49% this season — tied for 36th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
Western Kentucky had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (430 assists/ 440 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 (220 steals/20 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 has forced 18.0 turnovers per game (359 turnovers/20 games) this season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 12.6
Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Kentucky has averaged 28.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,477 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4
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 averaged 8.8 steals per game (177 steals/20 games) this season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.4
Western Kentucky has averaged 8.2 steals per game (425 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
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