Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for UTEP when they take on the UAB Blazers on Thursday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, UAB sat as -14.5-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
UTEP Miners vs UAB Blazers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UAB Blazers sport a record of 13-7 and 7-7 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the UTEP Miners have 7-12 and 7-7 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 6-6-2 for the UAB Blazers and 7-7 for the UTEP Miners.
The UAB Blazers sit at No. 88 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the UTEP Miners sit at No. 247 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits UAB's No. 59-ranked offense, averaging 78.9 PPG, against a Miners defense that ranks No. 99 at 69.74 PPG. The Blazers field goal percentage has averaged 49.37% so far, more than the Miners marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.99% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Miners got 20 points from Isiah Osborne, but it was UTSA that prevailed in a 65-61 final on Saturday at UTSA Convocation Center.
Chris Cokley scored 28 points for UAB on Saturday, but the Thundering Herd managed a 86-78 victory over the Blazers at Cam Henderson Center.
Next Betting Matchups
UTEP at Middle Tennessee, Saturday, January 27th
UAB at UTSA, Saturday, January 27th