The New Mexico State Aggies (1-0) will travel to the Don Haskins Center to challenge the UTEP Miners (1-0). The Miners opened as 2.5-point underdogs. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 137 points and action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.
New Mexico State Aggies at UTEP Miners Betting Odds
Both teams blew out their last opponent. The Miners defeated the New Mexico Highlands Cowboys 93-70, while the Aggies beat the Western New Mexico Mustangs 92-46.
New Mexico State dominated every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.418 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 45.8. Western New Mexico was 0.071 and 14.7, respectively, for those same stats. UTEP, meanwhile, dominated every facet of their game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.7 and a free throw rate of 0.455. New Mexico Highlands recorded marks of 22.5 and 0.293, respectively, for those same stats. UTEP’s Eric Vila had a good outing, finishing with 11 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, Jabari Rice was a key piece for New Mexico State with 21 points.
UTEP might have difficulty scoring as they face off against one of the country’s best defenses. Since the 2018-19 season, New Mexico State ranks 16th in defensive efficiency while the Miners rank 344th in offensive efficiency.
New Mexico State at UTEP Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UTEP, ATS Winner – UTEP, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- New Mexico State ranks first in rebounds allowed per game (28.4) while UTEP ranks 238th (36.1).
- The Aggies rank 27th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Miners rank 221st (6.9).
- New Mexico State ranks first in blocks allowed per game (1.8) while UTEP ranks 152nd (3.4).
- The Aggies rank 72nd in assists per game (14.7) while the Miners rank 292nd (10.7).
- New Mexico State ranks 20th in three pointers attempted per game (27.8) while UTEP ranks 215th (21.1).
