A seven-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Charlotte 49ers (12-9, 6-4 CUSA) when they challenge the UTEP Miners (13-10, 4-6 CUSA) at Dale F. Halton Arena. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
UTEP Miners vs. Charlotte 49ers ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The 49ers fell to the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, 74-68, while the Miners were defeated by the UAB Blazers, 69-55.
UTEP held UAB to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.8 (below their season average of 34.3) while Charlotte had a turnover percentage of 11.0 (better than their season average of 19.3). Drew Edwards played a pivotal role for Charlotte with 16 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, UTEP rallied around Bryson Williams, who contributed 26 points and eight rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The 49ers won the most recent matchup 68-58. Converting at the free throw line was one of Charlotte’s largest strengths. They were 16-17 (94.1 percent), while the Miners were just 3-4 (75.0 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
The physical Charlotte offense could be living from the foul line in this meeting. The 49ers rank 40th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.276, while UTEP ranks 261st in FTA rate allowed (0.248). Additionally, the 274th-ranked offense of the Miners (offensive efficiency of 98.2) will face a difficult test against the 57th-ranked defense of the 49ers (defensive efficiency of 93.9).
UTEP Miners at Charlotte 49ers Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Charlotte, ATS Winner – Charlotte, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Charlotte ranks 39th in steals per game (8.1) while UTEP ranks 157th (5.9).
- The Miners rank 192nd in rebounds per game (34.5) while the 49ers rank 264th (32.1).
- UTEP ranks 178th in three pointers attempted per game (21.2) while Charlotte ranks 247th (18.5).
- The Miners rank 15th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the 49ers rank 106th (3.4).
- UTEP ranks 22nd in assists allowed per game (10.1) while Charlotte ranks 98th (11.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Miners have been outscored by an average of 6.2 points in their last five games. For the season, UTEP has defeated opponents by an average of 2.3 points.
- During their last five games, the 49ers have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (2.4 above their season average).
