- Sam Houston (9-8) is a -4.5 point favorite vs UTEP (4-12)
- Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
- UTEP / Sam Houston TV channel: ESPN+
The UTEP Miners (4-12) visit Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum to take on the Sam Houston Bearkats (9-8) on Jan. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 5:30pm EST in Huntsville, TX.
Sam Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).
The UTEP vs. Sam Houston Over/Under is 141.5 total points.
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UTEP vs. Sam Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| UTEP | +4.5 -105 | O 141.5 -105 | +180 |
| Sam Houston | -4.5 -115 | U 141.5 -115 | -225 |
UTEP vs Sam Houston Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Sam Houston will win this college basketball game with 66.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
UTEP vs Sam Houston Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Sam Houston will cover the spread with 51.4% confidence for today’s game.
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UTEP Basketball Best Bets Today:
- UTEP has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.25 Units / 15% ROI)
- UTEP have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 13 away games (+1.25 Units / 8% ROI)
- UTEP has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 29 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)
Sam Houston Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Sam Houston State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 13 games at home (+12.65 Units / 43% ROI)
- Sam Houston State has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.50 Units / 16% ROI)
- Sam Houston State has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+4.20 Units / 10% ROI)
- Sam Houston State have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
- Sam Houston State has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
UTEP Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
UTEP has a 5-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.05 Units / -37.8% ROI).
- 8-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.7 Units / -20.24% ROI
- 6-10 when betting the Over for -5 Units / -26.81% ROI
- 10-6 when betting the Under for +3.4 Units / 18.13% ROI
Sam Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Sam Houston has a 9-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.2 Units / 1.01% ROI).
- 9-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.25 Units / -6.12% ROI
- 11-7 when betting the Over for +3.3 Units / 16.67% ROI
- 7-11 when betting the Under for -5.1 Units / -25.76% ROI
UTEP Offensive Stats & Trends:
UTEP has averaged 15.1 turnovers per game (784 turnovers/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1
UTEP has made 5.1 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4
UTEP is shooting 66% from the free throw line (807/1,224) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
UTEP has 26.2 free throw attempts per game this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.4
Sam Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:
Sam Houston has a 25% free throw rate (252 free throw attempts/994 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 37%
Sam Houston is shooting 39% from three (150/381) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 34%
Sam Houston is shooting 39% from three (150/381) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 34%
Sam Houston has a 25% free throw rate (252 free throw attempts/994 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 37%
UTEP Defensive Stats & Trends:
UTEP has averaged 10.1 steals per game (525 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6
UTEP has averaged 11.8 steals per game (237 steals/20 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
UTEP has forced 19.0 turnovers per game (380 turnovers/20 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.2
UTEP has averaged 21.6 defensive rebounds per game (431 rebounds/20 games) this season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.8
Sam Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:
Sam Houston has averaged 7.8 steals per game (420 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6
Sam Houston has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (106/364) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 33%
Sam Houston has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (308/810) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 43%
Sam Houston has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (106/364) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 33%
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