Western Kentucky Hilltoppers take on Miners in NCAA Basketball Betting

College basketball betting interest will be high on Thursday when the Hilltoppers of Western Kentucky hit the hard court against the Miners of UTEP.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers opened as -11.5-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs UTEP Miners Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will look to cover the spread vs the UTEP Miners on Thursday, as the Hilltoppers are 13-6 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Miners are 8-8 ATS. Western Kentucky is 8-9-2 against the total, while UTEP is 8-8 versus the total betting line.

This college basketball game matches up the No. 281 (UTEP) and the No. 62 (Western Kentucky) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features UTEP's No. 221-ranked scoring average of 68.9 PPG, against a Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defense rated No. 92 and allowing 69.48 PPG. The UTEP Miners FG% has averaged 43.56% to date this season, less than the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers shooters have managed so far (49.46% per game).