The UTEP Miners will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Saturday when they play host to the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Don Haskins Center in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in this one, their betting line was listed as -11-point favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs UTEP Miners Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will look to cover the spread vs the UTEP Miners on Saturday, as the Blue Raiders are 15-7 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Miners are 6-10 ATS. Middle Tennessee is 7-14-1 against the total, while UTEP is 6-10 versus the total betting line.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the UTEP Miners rated this week at No. 246 and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders sitting at No. 20.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits UTEP's No. 226-ranked offense, averaging 68.38 PPG, against a Blue Raiders defense that ranks No. 23 at 63.65 PPG. The Miners field goal percentage has averaged 45.89% so far, less than the Blue Raiders marksmen have achieved on the year, 48.65% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Middle Tennessee earned a 69-59 victory over UTSA on Thursday, getting 22 points from Giddy Potts at UTSA Convocation Center.
Omega Harris scored 23 points leading the Miners to a 63-59 victory over UAB at Don Haskins Center on Thursday.
- Middle Tennessee is 13-4 ATS in its last 17 games
- Middle Tennessee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Middle Tennessee's last 21 games
- Middle Tennessee is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
- UTEP is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- UTEP is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- UTEP is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of UTEP's last 5 games
Next Betting Matchups
Middle Tennessee home to Old Dominion, Thursday, February 9th
UTEP at Louisiana Tech, Thursday, February 9th
