Florida Atlantic Owls vs. UTEP Miners ATS Prediction 02/07/19

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The Florida Atlantic Owls (13-10, 4-6 CUSA) will be at the Don Haskins Center to meet the UTEP Miners (7-14, 2-8 CUSA) in a CUSA matchup. Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.

Florida Atlantic Owls vs. UTEP Miners ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Miners fell to the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, 76-59, while the Owls lost a close one to the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, 74-72.

Florida Atlantic had a better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 29.2) while UTEP had a better effective field goal percentage (0.410 vs. 0.500). Nigel Hawkins played well for UTEP, contributing 17 points and five rebounds. Anthony Adger played a pivotal role for Florida Atlantic with 19 points and five assists.

The Owls won the lone game between these two teams last season, 73-66. Florida Atlantic out-rebounded UTEP. The Owls had 15 offensive rebounds and 49 total rebounds, while the Miners had three and 33, respectively. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

The offense of UTEP (334th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 94.3) will go head-to-head against the top-notch defense of Florida Atlantic (96th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 98.6). The Owls figure to have the edge on that end of the court.

Florida Atlantic vs. UTEP Odds Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Florida Atlantic, ATS Winner – Florida Atlantic, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Florida Atlantic ranks 24th in three pointers attempted per game (27.8) while UTEP ranks 222nd (20.2).
  • The Miners rank 33rd in assists allowed per game (11.1) while the Owls rank 103rd (12.6).
  • The Owls rank 16th in rebounds per game (40.3) while the Miners rank 167th in rebounds allowed per game (35.5).
  • Florida Atlantic ranks 33rd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while UTEP ranks 105th (3.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Owls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.6, down from 2.9 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Miners have scored an average of 64.4 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (0.1 above their season average).