UTEP vs Delaware Prediction 1/15/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a UTEP vs Delaware Prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 15th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Preview

Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens have a 5-11 record this season and are tied in the 12th place of the Conference USA. They have a 3-5 home record and are coming off a 70-68 away loss against Louisiana Tech. Their previous three games were a 72-60 away loss against Sam Houston, a 67-52 home win against Kennesaw State and a 67-64 home loss against Jacksonville State.

Offensively, Delaware averages 65.9 points per game, while allowing 70.8 points per game defensively. The Fightin’ Blue Hens shoot with 44% from the field and grab 32.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.4 assists per game. They average 3.8 blocks per game and 5.8 steals per game defensively.

Christian Bliss leads Delaware in scoring, with an average of 15.2 points per game, while shooting with 38.1% from the field and 85.2% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 6.4 assists. Macon Emory is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.4 per game.

UTEP Miners Preview

UTEP Miners have a 5-11 record this season and are tied in the 12th place of the Conference USA. They have a 0-6 road record and are coming off a 68-56 home loss against Western Kentucky. Their previous three games were a 83-80 home win against Middle Tennessee, a 76-64 away loss against Florida International and a 79-55 away loss against Missouri State.

Offensively, UTEP averages 69.8 points per game, while allowing 72.6 points per game defensively. The Miners shoot with 43% from the field and grab 33.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.1 assists per game. They average 3.8 blocks per game and 8.2 steals per game defensively.

Elijah Jones leads UTEP in scoring, with an average of 13.8 points per game, while shooting with 50.9% from the field and 73.0% from the free throw line. Jamal West Jr. is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.6 per game. KJ Thomas leads the team in assists with 3.6 per game.

UTEP Miners @ Delaware Blue Hens Betting Trends: January 15, 2026

Why the Delaware Blue Hens will win

• Delaware has won each of its last four night games at Bob Carpenter Center after coming off overtime.
• UTEP has lost 12 of its last 14 games against Conference opponents.
• UTEP has lost the first half in each of its last four night games.

Why the UTEP Miners will win

• Delaware has lost each of its last seven Thursday games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of UTEP’s last 19 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 129+ points.
• Twenty-six of Delaware’s last 27 night games have produced a total of 128+ points.

UTEP vs Delaware Prediction

In this UTEP vs Delaware Prediction, Delaware is coming as -1.5 home favorites. Both teams have identical overall records this season and Delaware has been below average at home, while UTEP has been winless on the road. They have both been struggling coming into this matchup, as they are 1-4 and 2-8 in their last 5 and 10 games respectively, but Delaware is a perfect 4-0 against the spread in its last 4 games, while UTEP is 1-4 ATS in its last 5. The value here lies with the home favorite, so take Delaware and lay the points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Delaware -1.5