The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs host UTEP on Thursday, looking to build on their 9-5 mark against the 2-11 Miners in college basketball betting action at Thomas Assembly Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The UTEP Miners were listed as 16-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
UTEP Miners vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs battles the UTEP Miners, currently sitting with a 2-11 mark (2-6 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 2-3 for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and 4-4 for the UTEP Miners.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 133-rated Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and the No. 273-ranked UTEP Miners, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Louisiana Tech's No. 66-ranked offense, averaging 78.86 PPG, against a Miners defense that ranks No. 188 at 73.54 PPG. The Bulldogs field goal percentage has averaged 48.07% so far, more than the Miners marksmen have achieved on the year, 45.76% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Dominic Artis scored 18 points in a futile effort to lead the Miners to a win (they lost 67-55 to UTSA at UTSA Convocation Center on Sunday).
Louisiana Tech cruised to victory on Sunday, running Southern Mississippi out of the gym and running up a 79-55 score at Reed Green Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
UTEP at Southern Mississippi, Saturday, January 7th
Louisiana Tech at UTSA, Saturday, January 7th