New Mexico State (12-10) vs UTEP (15-7)
Game Info: Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Pan American Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: New Mexico State -1 — Over/Under: 138
The UTEP Miners are visiting the New Mexico State Aggies on Saturday, February 8th at the Pan American Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a UTEP Miners vs New Mexico State Aggies Prediction. We will examine:
The New Mexico State Aggies’ recent form and player performance
The UTEP Miners’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the New Mexico State Aggies
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the UTEP Miners
Recent betting trends in games played between the UTEP Miners and New Mexico State Aggies
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome in the UTEP Miners vs New Mexico State Aggies game
New Mexico State Aggies Preview
The New Mexico State Aggies have a 12-10 record this season and are sitting in 6th place in the USA. New Mexico State is coming off a 69-101 loss to Western Kentucky. The Aggies are 8-11 against the spread, and 7-12 in over/under, while having a 7-3 home record.
Offensively, New Mexico State is averaging 71.4 points per game, which ranks 259th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 68.3 points per game (78th). The Aggies shoot 42.7% from the field (289th) and 33.5% from beyond the arc (207th). The Aggies shoot 68% from the free-throw line (301st), they are grabbing 37.5 rebounds per game (85th).
Christian Cook leads New Mexico State in scoring with an average of 14 points per game, while Peter Filipovity adds 12 points and a team-high 8.4 rebounds per game.
UTEP Miners Preview
The UTEP Miners have a 15-7 record this season and are sitting in 5th place in the USA. They are coming off a 68-71 loss to Middle Tennessee. The Miners are 10-9 against the spread, and 11-7-1 in over/under, while having a 3-4 road record.
Offensively, UTEP is averaging 73.2 points per game, which ranks 213th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 68.6 points per game (90th). The Miners shoot 45.4% from the field (154th) and 38% from beyond the arc, which is the 27th-best in the nation. The Miners shoot 72.2% from the free throw line (174th) and are grabbing 29.6 rebounds per game (357th).
Otis Frazier leads UTEP in scoring this season, with an average of 14.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.7 assists, while Corey Camper adds 11.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game.
Why the New Mexico State Aggies will win
- New Mexico State has won 15 of its last 18 games against UTEP.
- UTEP has lost three of its last four games.
- UTEP has lost the first half in each of its last eight games at Pan American Center.
Why the UTEP Miners will win
- New Mexico State has lost four of its last five games.
- The road team has won three of New Mexico State’s last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of UTEP’s last eight games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 139+ points.
- Each of New Mexico State’s last five night games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 128 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- New Mexico State ranks 35th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (30.1%).
- New Mexico State ranks 37th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (40.4%).
- UTEP ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (11.0).
- UTEP ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (17.7).
UTEP Miners vs New Mexico State Aggies Prediction
New Mexico State is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings against UTEP, and are 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 meetings. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings in New Mexico State, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, New Mexico State won 85-57 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.
In this UTEP Miners vs New Mexico State Aggies Prediction, New Mexico State is coming as -1 home favorites. UTEP should be favored in this spot, as they have a superior record this season. The Miners are 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 games on the road and have also covered all but one of their last four meetings against the Aggies. The Aggies are 1-4 in their last 5 games, and I don’t think they can keep this close. Take the UTEP Miners and lay the points on the road.