The UTEP Miners (5-1) welcome the UAPB Golden Lions (1-6) to Don Haskins Center. The Miners look to extend their five-game home winning streak, while the Golden Lions try to put an end to their six-game road losing streak. Action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
UAPB Golden Lions vs. UTEP Miners ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Miners lost a tough one against the New Mexico State Aggies, 59-56, while the Golden Lions lost big to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, 72-39.
UAPB had a free throw rate of 0.186 (above their season average of 0.177) while UTEP did an excellent job of making free throws (14-15; 93.3 percent). UTEP’s Bryson Williams had a solid performance, contributing 27 points and nine rebounds. UAPB rallied around Zavian Jackson, who put up 16 points.
When looking at effective field goal percentage, UTEP figures to have a significant edge. Dating back to last season, the Miners defense ranks 88th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.478), while the UAPB offense ranks 310th in effective field goal percentage (0.473).
UAPB vs. UTEP Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Utep, ATS Winner – UTEP, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- UTEP ranks 48th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while UAPB ranks 224th (13.9).
- The Golden Lions rank 16th in three pointers allowed per game (18.5) while the Miners rank 121st (21.3).
- The Golden Lions rank 93rd in steals per game (7.0) while the Miners rank 263rd (5.1).
- UTEP ranks 116th in rebounds per game (36.7) while UAPB ranks 274th (32.9).
