UTEP looks to cover the Miners-Bison pointspread on Friday and improve its overall 5-6 mark when they host North Dakota State in college basketball betting action.
North Dakota State Bison vs UTEP Miners Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UTEP Miners sit at 5-6 (4-2 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the North Dakota State Bison are currently 6-6 (4-4 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? UTEP is 2-4 OU, and North Dakota State is 4-4 OU.
This game puts the UTEP Miners, most recently No. 239 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the North Dakota State Bison, who rate No. 278 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and North Dakota State is ranked No. 239 in NCAA basketball at 33.08 per game. Contrast that with UTEP's No. 183 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, UTEP is the No. 227-ranked team in the country at 6.18 per game, while North Dakota State rates No. 43 at 9.5 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Bison blew out UNC Wilmington on Thursday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 100-63 win at Don Haskins Center.
UTEP got 23 points from Keith Frazier en route to a 69-56 victory over Howard on Thursday at Don Haskins Center.
Next Betting Matchups
North Dakota State home to Jamestown, Saturday, December 30th
UTEP at North Texas, Thursday, December 28th