Middle Tennessee (14-7) vs UTEP (15-6)
Game Info: Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 3:00 pm (Murphy Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Middle Tennessee -4.5 — Over/Under: 142.5
The UTEP Miners and Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Murphy Center. Here’s a UTEP vs Middle Tennessee Prediction. This article will include a UTEP vs Middle Tennessee Pick.
UTEP Miners Betting Preview
The UTEP Miners beat Kennesaw State, lost to WKU, and they play New Mexico State, FIU, and Liberty next. The UTEP Miners are averaging 73.5 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 68.5 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Otis Frazier III is averaging 14.4 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 2 rebounds. The UTEP Miners are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 72.1 percent from the free throw line. The UTEP Miners are allowing 31.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27.1 rebounds per game.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Preview
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders lost to LA Tech and New Mexico State, and they play Jacksonville State, Kennesaw State, and WKU next. The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are averaging 76.7 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 70.3 points on 41.7 percent shooting. Jestin Porter is averaging 16 points and 2.5 rebounds, while Essam Mostafa is averaging 13.4 points and 8.9 rebounds. Camryn Weston is the third double-digit scorer and Jlynn Counter is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 67.4 percent from the free throw line. The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are allowing 27.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will win
- Middle Tennessee has won nine of its last 10 games against the Conference USA at Charles M. Murphy Athletic Center.
- UTEP has lost seven of its last eight games at Charles M. Murphy Athletic Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- UTEP has lost the first half in four of its last five games at Charles M. Murphy Athletic Center.
Why the UTEP Miners will win
- UTEP has won four of its last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Middle Tennessee has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Middle Tennessee’s last seven day games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 145+ points.
- Three of UTEP’s last four games have produced a total of 144+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- UTEP ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (29.3).
- UTEP ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (44.9%).
UTEP vs Middle Tennessee Injury Report
Middle Tennessee will be without Kamari Lands, while Essam Mostafa is questionable with an undisclosed issue. Corey Camper Jr. is questionable for UTEP due to an ankle injury.
UTEP vs Middle Tennessee Prediction
Middle Tennessee is getting the benefit of the doubt because it’s 8-2 SU at home, but I’m not buying it. We just saw Middle Tennessee lose at home as a big favorite to New Mexico State. You can make an argument that UTEP is the better team with 15 wins on the season a top-100 scoring defense and one of the best outside shooting teams in the country. UTEP has three road wins on the year and when MTSU and UTEP clashed a year ago, it was an overtime classic. UTEP will have its chance to steal this game outright. I’ll take a shot with the points and the Miners on the road.