UTEP vs Kennesaw State Prediction 2/20/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a UTEP vs Kennesaw State prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, February 20th at the KSU Convocation Center in Kennesaw, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UTEP Miners Betting Preview

The UTEP Miners are 17-8 (7-5) this year after they lost to Liberty by a score of 76-69 in their last game. UTEP led 35-32 at halftime, but they were outscored 44-34 in the second half for the loss. The Miners shot 42.6% from the field, 34.6% on three-pointers, and 88.9% on free throws in the game. Otis Frazier III led UTEP with 16 points and three rebounds, while David Terrell Jr. added 10 points and six rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Miners defeated FIU by a score of 77-63 and New Mexico State by a score of 66-63. UTEP has lost three of their last five games and they are currently fourth in the CUSA standings with a 7-5 record. UTEP has scored 72.9 points per game and they have allowed 68.5 points per game, while also averaging 30.2 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game this season. Otis Frazier III is averaging 14.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, while Corey Camper Jr. is averaging 10.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game this year. UTEP is shooting 45.3% from the field, 71.9% on free throws, and 37.4% on three-pointers this season. 

Kennesaw State Owls Betting Preview

The Kennesaw State Owls are 15-11 (7-6) this season after they lost to Sam Houston by a score of 78-76 in their last game. Kennesaw State trailed 48-28 at halftime, but they did score 48 points in the second half in the close loss. The Owls shot 42.1% from the field, 41.7% on three-pointers, and 72.2% on free throws in the game. Frankquon Sherman led Kennesaw State with 19 points and five rebounds, while Simeon Cottle added 18 points and one rebound in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Owls defeated Louisiana Tech by a score of 69-47 but did lose to Middle Tennessee by a score of 76-75 before that. Kennesaw State has won three of their last five games and they are currently fifth in the CUSA standings with a 7-6 record. Kennesaw State has scored 77.5 points per game and they have allowed 73.1 points per game, while also averaging 41.9 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game this season. Adrian Wooley is averaging 18.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game, while Simeon Cottle is averaging 18.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game this year. Kennesaw State is shooting 42.7% from the field, 70.7% on free throws, and 30.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Kennesaw State will beat UTEP

• Kennesaw State has won 23 of its last 27 night games at KSU Convocation Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

UTEP vs Kennesaw State Prediction 

Kennesaw State comes into this matchup after losing two of their last three games, but they will be at home for this game. The Owls are shooting just 42.7% from the field this season, but they have scored at least 75 points in three of their last four games. Kennesaw State is 5-2 in their last seven home games and they are looking for revenge on a 73-71 loss at UTEP earlier this year. UTEP has won two of their last three games and they are shooting 45.3% from the field this season. The Miners have been solid on the road in conference play, but they are a bad rebounding team and the Kennesaw State offense has been very strong. Take the Owls at home.