FIU Golden Panthers at UTEP Miners Betting Prediction 02/09/19

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The UTEP Miners (7-15, 2-9 CUSA) close out their home schedule at Don Haskins Center against the FIU Golden Panthers (14-10, 5-6 CUSA). Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

FIU Golden Panthers vs. UTEP Miners ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Miners lost to the Florida Atlantic Owls, 61-48, while the Golden Panthers got blown out by the UTSA Roadrunners, 100-67.

FIU had a better free throw rate (0.154 vs. 0.145) while UTEP did a great job of converting from the free throw line (13-18; 72.2 percent). UTEP rallied around Nigel Hawkins, who had 12 points. Devon Andrews had a good outing for FIU, recording 14 points and five rebounds.

The Miners won the lone game between these two teams last season, 72-68. UTEP’s free throw rate was their largest strength over FIU. The Miners had a rate of 0.368, while the Golden Panthers posted a mark of 0.233. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

It might be a sloppy game for the UTEP offense. UTEP ranks 340th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.3 percent), while the pesky defense of FIU forces the seventh-most turnovers in the country (24.8 percent).

FIU Golden Panthers at UTEP Miners Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Utep, ATS Winner – FIU, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • FIU ranks second in steals per game (10.6) while UTEP ranks 213th (4.5).
  • The Miners average 36.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 102nd in the NCAA. The Golden Panthers rank 294th in rebounds allowed per game (43.5).
  • FIU ranks 41st in blocks per game (4.4) while UTEP ranks 125th (3.0).
  • The Golden Panthers rank seventh in three pointers attempted per game (29.1) while the Miners rank 211th (20.5).
  • FIU ranks 48th in assists per game (15.5) while UTEP ranks 249th (10.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Golden Panthers have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (12.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 84.2 points per game (2.1 above their season average).
  • The Miners’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.6, up from 3.5 for the season.