The UTEP Miners (3-0) welcome the New Mexico Lobos (4-0) to Don Haskins Center, where only one team will stay unbeaten. Action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.
New Mexico Lobos at UTEP Miners ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Miners defeated the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds 71-57, while the Lobos beat the McNeese State Cowboys 90-80.
New Mexico played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.441 (above their season average of 0.333) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 22.8). For those same stats, McNeese State was 0.200 and 20.0, respectively. UTEP, on the other hand, out-rebounded Eastern New Mexico. The Miners had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. three), defensive rebounds (35 vs. 20) and total rebounds (46 vs. 23). UTEP’s Deon Stroud had a good game, recording 14 points. New Mexico, meanwhile, was led by Corey Manigault, who recorded 24 points and six rebounds.
The Lobos won the only game between these two teams last year, 84-78. New Mexico did an excellent job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (21-28; 75.0 percent). UTEP, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (50.0 vs. 43.2).
UTEP appears to have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Miners rank 73rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.480), while New Mexico is 179th in effective field goal percentage (0.509) since the 2018-19 season.
New Mexico vs. UTEP Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UTEP, ATS Winner – UTEP, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- UTEP ranks 51st in assists allowed per game (11.3) while New Mexico ranks 279th (15.7).
- The Miners rank 89th in rebounds per game (37.2) while the Lobos rank 254th in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
- New Mexico ranks 135th in blocks per game (3.4) while UTEP ranks 136th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Lobos rank 67th in steals per game (7.2) while the Miners rank 275th (4.7).
- New Mexico ranks 51st in three pointers attempted per game (25.6) while UTEP ranks 228th (20.9).
