UTEP vs Liberty Prediction 3/12/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a UTEP vs Liberty prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, March 12th at Propst Arena in Huntsville, Alabama. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UTEP Miners Betting Preview

The UTEP Miners are 18-14 (7-11) this year after they defeated Sam Houston by a score of 79-65 in their last game. UTEP led 36-30 at halftime and added 43 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Miners shot 45% from the field, 48% on three-pointers, and 76.5% on free throws in the game. Corey Camper Jr. led UTEP with 18 points and three rebounds, while Kevin Kalu added 15 points and 15 rebounds in the game.

Prior to that win, the Miners lost to Louisiana Tech by a score of 76-58 and Sam Houston by a score of 89-87. UTEP has lost seven of their last eight games and they finished eighth in the CUSA standings with a 7-11 record. UTEP has scored 72.7 points per game and they have allowed 70.6 points per game, while also averaging 31.1 rebounds and 13.3 assists per game this season. Otis Frazier III is averaging 13.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Ahamad Bynum is averaging 10.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game this year. UTEP is shooting 44.1% from the field, 71.1% on free throws, and 34.7% on three-pointers this season. 

Liberty Flames Betting Preview

The Liberty Flames are 25-6 (13-5) this season after they defeated Western Kentucky by a score of 90-61 in their last game. Liberty led 49-22 at halftime and was able to cruise to the win in the second half. The Flames shot 52.5% from the field, 47.1% on three-pointers, and 62.5% on free throws in the game. Jayvon Maughmer led Liberty with 21 points and 15 rebounds, while Taelon Peter added 21 points and nine rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Flames defeated Middle Tennessee by a score of 86-81 but did lose to Kennesaw State by a score of 85-80 before that. Liberty has won eight of their last nine games and they finished first in the CUSA standings with a 13-5 record. Liberty has scored 76.2 points per game and they have allowed 62.3 points per game, while also averaging 33.5 rebounds and 16.6 assists per game this season. Taelon Peter is averaging 13.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game, while Kaden Metheny is averaging 12.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game this year. Liberty is shooting 48.8% from the field, 66.2% on free throws, and 38% on three-pointers this season. 

UTEP vs Liberty Prediction 

Liberty comes into this matchup after finishing first in the CUSA standings this year, but they have a lot of pressure to play well in this tournament and get into the NCAA Tournament. The Flames have won eight of their last nine games and they are shooting nearly 49% from the field this year. UTEP finally snapped their losing streak with a win over Sam Houston on Tuesday night, but they have been pretty bad over the last few weeks. The Miners are shooting 44.1% from the field this season and their defense has allowed at least 76 points in four of their last five games. On the other side, Liberty is one of the better defensive teams in the country, as they are allowing just 62.3 points per game. Take the Flames here. 

David Racey's Pick: Liberty -7.5