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UTEP vs Western Kentucky Prediction 1/30/25 College Basketball Picks
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Western Kentucky (12-8) vs UTEP (15-5)
January 30, 2025 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Western Kentucky -2.5 — Over/Under: 147
The UTEP Miners and Western Kentucky Hilltoppers meet Thursday in college basketball action at the E.A. Diddle Arena. Here’s a UTEP vs Western Kentucky Prediction. This article will include a UTEP vs Western Kentucky Pick.
UTEP Miners Betting Preview
The UTEP Miners beat Kennesaw State, lost to Jacksonville State, and they play Middle Tennessee, New Mexico State, and FIU next. The UTEP Miners are averaging 73.4 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 68.1 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Otis Frazier III is averaging 14.6 points and 5 rebounds, while Corey Camper Jr. is averaging 11.6 points and 3.6 rebounds. Ahamad Bynum is the third double-digit scorer and Devon Barnes is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The UTEP Miners are shooting 38.2 percent from beyond the arc and 71.7 percent from the free throw line. The UTEP Miners are allowing 31 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27.1 rebounds per game.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Preview
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers beat Sam Houston, lost to LA Tech, and they play New Mexico State, Kennesaw State, and Jacksonville State next. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are averaging 76.9 points on 42.3 percent shooting and allowing 75.6 points on 40.7 percent shooting. Don McHenry is averaging 17.2 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Babacar Faye is averaging 15.2 points and 7.8 rebounds. Julius Thedford is the third double-digit scorer, and Khristian Lander is dishing 1.8 assists. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc and 73.6 percent from the free throw line. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are allowing 30.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will win
- Western Kentucky has won nine of its last 10 games at E. A. Diddle Arena.
Why the UTEP Miners will win
- UTEP has won nine of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Western Kentucky has lost four of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of UTEP’s last four night games has produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
- Each of Western Kentucky’s last four night games has produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Western Kentucky ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (4.7).
- Western Kentucky ranks T30th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (63.0).
- UTEP ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (29.3).
- UTEP ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (44.7%).
UTEP vs Western Kentucky Injury Report
Corey Camper Jr. is questionable for UTEP due to a foot injury. Western Kentucky will continue to be without Babacar Faye and Julius Thedford.
UTEP vs Western Kentucky Prediction
The UTEP Miners have been racking up wins lately, but they’ve gotten fat and happy playing the bulk of the last month at home. It’s going to be interesting to see if UTEP can have similar success on the road. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 9-2 SU at home this season, and they’re fresh off a nice road win over Sam Houston. Western Kentucky plays its best ball at home, and you can score on this UTEP defense despite the slower pace it plays. This should be a win for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. I’ll lay the bucket.
