FIU vs UTEP Prediction 1/22/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a FIU vs UTEP prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 22nd at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

FIU Panthers Betting Preview

The FIU Panthers are 9-9 (2-5) this season after they lost to Sam Houston by a score of 76-63 in their last game. FIU led 35-34 at halftime, but they were outscored 42-28 in the second half for the loss. The Panthers shot 29% from the field, 43% on three pointers, and 62% on free throws in the game. Julian Mackey led FIU with 23 points and five rebounds, while Corey Stephenson added 14 points and eight rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, FIU lost to Kennesaw State by a score of 89-86 and Missouri State by a score of 79-71. The Panthers have scored 83.7 points per game with 39.2 rebounds and 16.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 78.3 points against per game this season. Corey Stephenson is averaging 17.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, while Julian Mackey is averaging 12.8 points and 2.7 rebounds per game for the Panthers. FIU is shooting 46.0% from the field, 67.5% on free throws, and 35.8% on three pointers this season. 

UTEP Miners Betting Preview

The UTEP Miners are 6-12 (2-5) this year after they lost to Liberty by a score of 80-69 in their last game. UTEP trailed 41-38 at halftime and they only scored 31 points in the second half in the loss. The Miners shot 55% from the field, 48% on three pointers, and 50% on free throws in the game. Elijah Jones led UTEP with 21 points and seven rebounds, while Caleb Blackwell added 20 points and seven assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, UTEP defeated Delaware by a score of 70-69, but lost to Western Kentucky by a score of 68-56 before that. The Miners have scored 69.8 points per game with 32.7 rebounds and 12.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.8 points against per game this season. Elijah Jones is averaging 13.9 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, while Jamal West Jr is averaging 12.6 points and 6.6 rebounds per game for the Miners. UTEP is shooting 43.4% from the field, 67.1% on free throws, and 32.4% on three pointers this year. 

Why the UTEP Miners will win

• Florida International has lost each of its last nine games at Don Haskins Center.
• UTEP has won 13 of its last 14 night games against Florida International.
• UTEP has won the first half in six of its last seven games against Florida International.

Why the Florida International Panthers will win

• UTEP has lost 13 of its last 16 games against Conference opponents.
• UTEP has lost the first half in each of its last five night games.

Total Points Facts

• Fourteen of Florida International’s last 16 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
• Eleven of UTEP’s last 13 games have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.

FIU vs UTEP Prediction 

FIU comes into this contest looking to snap their four game losing streak, but they have allowed at least 76 points in three straight. The Panthers are shooting 46% from the field, but they have scored 64 points or fewer in two of their last four. UTEP has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they are shooting 43% from the field. The Miners have allowed at least 76 points in three of their last five and I don’t think they have the offense to win this matchup. Take FIU on the road.

David Racey's Pick: FIU ML