- Western Kentucky is a -4.5 point favorite vs UTEP
- Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
- Western Kentucky / UTEP TV channel: ESPN+
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers visit Don Haskins Center to take on the UTEP Miners on Jan. 10. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in El Paso, TX.
Western Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).
The Western Kentucky vs. UTEP Over/Under is 145.5 total points.
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Western Kentucky vs. UTEP Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Western Kentucky | -4.5 -110 | O 145.5 -115 | -190 |
| UTEP | +4.5 -110 | U 145.5 -105 | 155 |
Western Kentucky vs UTEP Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Western Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 55.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Western Kentucky vs UTEP Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Western Kentucky will cover the spread with 52.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Western Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.70 Units / 29% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 29 games (+7.25 Units / 14% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.70 Units / 38% ROI)
- Western Kentucky have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.10 Units / 9% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
UTEP Basketball Best Bets Today:
- UTEP has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+3.95 Units / 11% ROI)
- UTEP has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
- UTEP has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)
Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Kentucky has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI).
- 7-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.45 Units / 3.37% ROI
- 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI
- 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI
UTEP Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
UTEP has a 4-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.85 Units / -36.6% ROI).
- 2-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.1 Units / -70.25% ROI
- 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:
UTEP has averaged 21.5 defensive rebounds per game (322 rebounds/15 games) this season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 25.8
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 21.5 defensive rebounds per game (322 rebounds/15 games) this season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6
UTEP Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Kentucky has averaged 27.5 defensive rebounds per game (385 rebounds/14 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 25.8
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 42% (353/842) this season — 5th highest among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 41%
Western Kentucky allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (268/835) last season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 34%
Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:
UTEP has averaged 21.5 defensive rebounds per game (322 rebounds/15 games) this season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 25.8
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 21.5 defensive rebounds per game (322 rebounds/15 games) this season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6
UTEP Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Kentucky has averaged 27.5 defensive rebounds per game (385 rebounds/14 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 25.8
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 42% (353/842) this season — 5th highest among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 41%
Western Kentucky allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (268/835) last season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 34%
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