The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between Southern Miss and Texas El Paso on Thursday, with the host Golden Eagles trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Texas El Paso Miners were listed as -2.5-point favorites at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Texas El Paso Miners vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles bring a 5-12 record (8-6 ATS) to this tilt against the 11-9 Miners, who are 7-8-1 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Southern Miss go 4-10 so far and the Texas El Paso Miners go 9-7.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 290-rated Southern Miss Golden Eagles and the No. 232-ranked Texas El Paso Miners, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Southern Miss's No. 253-ranked scoring average of 59.53 PPG, against a Texas El Paso Miners defense rated No. 139 and allowing 70.8 PPG. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles FG% has averaged 39.33% to date this season, less than the Texas El Paso Miners shooters have managed so far (44.33% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Texas El Paso got 21 points from Lee Moore but lost anyway, 79-69, to Florida International on Saturday at Don Haskins Center.
The Golden Eagles got 17 points from Khari Price, but it was Louisiana Tech that prevailed in a 70-59 final on Saturday at Reed Green Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
Texas El Paso at Louisiana Tech, Sunday, January 31st
Southern Miss at Texas-San Antonio, Saturday, January 30th