The UTEP Miners host North Texas on Thursday, looking to build on their 5-7 mark against the 7-6 Mean Green in college basketball betting action at Don Haskins Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The UTEP Miners were listed as -3-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
North Texas Mean Green vs UTEP Miners Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
UTEP Miners battles the North Texas Mean Green, currently sitting with a 7-6 mark (5-2 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 2-5 for the UTEP Miners and 3-4 for the North Texas Mean Green.
The UTEP Miners sit at No. 271 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the North Texas Mean Green sit at No. 255 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits UTEP's No. 237-ranked offense, averaging 67.92 PPG, against a Mean Green defense that ranks No. 168 at 72.77 PPG. The Miners field goal percentage has averaged 42.4% so far, less than the Mean Green marksmen have achieved on the year, 46.4% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Mean Green endured a 75-63 loss at the hands of the Hoyas on Wednesday, despite a 20-point effort from Ryan Woolridge at Capitol One Arena.
The Miners got 18 points from Keith Frazier, but it was North Dakota State that prevailed in a 63-51 final on Friday at Don Haskins Center.
Next Betting Matchups
North Texas at UTSA, Saturday, December 30th
UTEP at Rice, Saturday, December 30th