Western Kentucky vs UTEP Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 2

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  • UTEP (13-16) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Western Kentucky (15-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
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The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (15-14) visit Don Haskins Center to take on the UTEP Miners (13-16) on Mar. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in El Paso.

UTEP is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Western Kentucky vs. UTEP Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Western Kentucky+2.5 -110O 136.5 -110+120
UTEP -2.5 -110U 136.5 -110-145

Western Kentucky vs UTEP Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts UTEP will win this game with 56.2% confidence.

Western Kentucky vs UTEP Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts UTEP will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Western Kentucky and UTEP, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 30 of their last 50 games (+7.90 Units / 14% 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 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 8 away games (+4.80 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.70 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 23 away games (+4.10 Units / 16% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 35 games (+7.45 Units / 15% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.65 Units / 46% ROI)
  • UTEP have covered the Spread in 25 of their last 42 games (+6.30 Units / 14% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 games (+6.10 Units / 22% ROI)
  • UTEP have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.70 Units / 33% ROI)

Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Kentucky has gone 10-15 against the spread this college basketball season (-6.5 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 12-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.1 Units / -7.21% ROI
  • 15-12 when betting the Over for +1.8 Units / 6.06% ROI
  • 12-15 when betting the Under for -4.5 Units / -15.15% ROI

UTEP Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UTEP has gone 15-12 against the spread this college basketball season (+1.8 Units / 6.06% ROI).

  • 11-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.3 Units / -7.57% ROI
  • 16-10 when betting the Over for +5 Units / 16.84% ROI
  • 10-16 when betting the Under for -7.6 Units / -25.59% ROI

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 an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (314 assists/ 248 TOs) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Western Kentucky has averaged 10.8 turnovers per game (248 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Western Kentucky has averaged 8.1 offensive rebounds per game (187 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 9.6

UTEP Offensive Stats & Trends:

UTEP has made 4.5 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.6

UTEP is shooting 27% from three (100/373) this season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 34%

UTEP is shooting 61% from the free throw line (303/493) this season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 71%

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 Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

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 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 6.2 steals per game (143 steals/23 games) this season — 4th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.1

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 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

UTEP has 453 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd most among Conference USA Teams


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