- Western Kentucky (16-15) is a -2.5 point favorite vs UTEP (14-17)
- Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
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The UTEP Miners (14-17) visit Ford Center at The Star to take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (16-15) on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Frisco.
Western Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).
The UTEP vs. Western Kentucky Over/Under is 133.5 total points.
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UTEP vs. Western Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| UTEP | +2.5 -110 | O 133.5 -115 | +130 |
| Western Kentucky | -2.5 -110 | U 133.5 -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 53.2% confidence.
UTEP vs Western Kentucky Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Western Kentucky 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 Basketball Best Bets Today:
- UTEP has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 27 games (+8.10 Units / 27% ROI)
- UTEP has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 10 away games (+6.55 Units / 58% ROI)
- UTEP has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 15 games (+6.55 Units / 40% ROI)
- UTEP have covered the Spread in 26 of their last 44 games (+6.20 Units / 13% ROI)
- UTEP have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 15 games (+4.60 Units / 28% ROI)
Western Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+6.00 Units / 22% 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 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 39 games (+3.15 Units / 3% ROI)
- Western Kentucky have covered the Spread in 3 of their last 4 games at home (+1.90 Units / 43% ROI)
UTEP Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
UTEP has gone 16-13 against the spread this college basketball season (+1.7 Units / 5.33% ROI).
- 12-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.85 Units / -8.32% ROI
- 18-10 when betting the Over for +7 Units / 21.94% ROI
- 10-18 when betting the Under for -9.8 Units / -30.72% ROI
Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Kentucky has gone 11-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-6.6 Units / 0% ROI).
- 13-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.75 Units / -6.37% ROI
- 16-13 when betting the Over for +1.7 Units / 5.33% ROI
- 13-16 when betting the Under for -4.6 Units / -14.42% ROI
UTEP Offensive Stats & Trends:
UTEP is shooting 61% from the free throw line (303/493) this season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 71%
UTEP is shooting 27% from three (100/373) this season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 34%
UTEP has made 4.5 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.6
UTEP has averaged 15.5 turnovers per game (340 turnovers/22 games) this season — highest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 12.7
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 has averaged 10.8 turnovers per game (248 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 12.7
Western Kentucky has made 8.1 three-pointers per game this season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.6
Western Kentucky is shooting 37% from three (186/500) this season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
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 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,313 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.4
UTEP has 199 steals this season — 2nd most among Conference USA Teams
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
Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:
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 averaged 7.5 steals per game (414 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.0
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
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