UTEP vs Western Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 16

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  • Western Kentucky (18-11) is a -3.5 point favorite vs UTEP (12-17)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • UTEP / Western Kentucky TV channel: CBSSN

The UTEP Miners (12-17) visit Propst Arena to take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (18-11) on Mar. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EDT in Huntsville, AL.

Western Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The UTEP vs. Western Kentucky Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UTEP+3.5 -110O 145.5 -115+140
Western Kentucky -3.5 -110U 145.5 -105-165

UTEP vs Western Kentucky Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Western Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 61.1% 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 UTEP will cover the spread with 57.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UTEP has hit the Moneyline in their last 5 games (+9.55 Units / 118% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 18 games (+9.30 Units / 36% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.45 Units / 25% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+7.10 Units / 22% ROI)
  • UTEP have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.20 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 24 games (+10.55 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 24 games (+7.20 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 23 games (+3.75 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.90 Units / 6% ROI)

UTEP Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UTEP has a 13-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.6 Units / -13.94% ROI).

  • 15-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.75 Units / -4.84% ROI
  • 11-18 when betting the Over for -8.8 Units / -26.59% ROI
  • 18-11 when betting the Under for +6 Units / 18.21% ROI

Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Kentucky has a 17-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.8 Units / 11.91% ROI).

  • 17-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.15 Units / 5.6% ROI
  • 14-15 when betting the Over for -2.55 Units / -7.93% ROI
  • 15-14 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / -0.63% ROI

UTEP Offensive Stats & Trends:

UTEP is shooting 66% from the free throw line (845/1,278) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

UTEP has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (290 assists/ 324 TOs) this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

UTEP has attempted 1,278 free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Conference USA Teams

UTEP has a 43% free throw rate (1,278 free throw attempts/3,000 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 33%

Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky has averaged 14.0 turnovers per game (321 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 11th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Western Kentucky is shooting 47% (682/1,455) this season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Western Kentucky has averaged 80.7 points per game (1,857 points/23 games) this season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.0

Western Kentucky is shooting 45% (1,521/3,362) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 45%

UTEP Defensive Stats & Trends:

UTEP has 255 steals this season — 2nd most among Division 1 Teams

UTEP has 543 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among Conference USA Teams

UTEP has 543 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among Division 1 Teams

UTEP has allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (336/1,027) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky has averaged 28.1 defensive rebounds per game (647 rebounds/23 games) this season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Western Kentucky has 374 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th most among Conference USA Teams

Western Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (182/600) this season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Western Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (485/1,450) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th highest among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 34%


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