The Southern Miss Golden Eagles (16-9, 8-5 CUSA) welcome the UTEP Miners (8-16, 3-10 CUSA) to Reed Green Coliseum as the regular season wraps up. Action begins at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
UTEP Miners at Southern Miss Golden Eagles ATS Odds
In their last game, the Golden Eagles defeated the UTSA Roadrunners, 78-71, while the Miners were beaten by the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 71-57.
Southern Miss’ effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over UTSA. The Golden Eagles had a rate of 0.500 (below their season average of 0.532), while the Roadrunners posted a mark of 0.427 (below their season average of 0.511). UTEP, meanwhile, held Louisiana Tech to an offensive rebounding percentage of 9.7 (below their season average of 30.7). Cortez Edwards had a good outing for Southern Miss, recording 24 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Efe Odigie was a key piece for UTEP with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Miners won the last contest 73-44. UTEP’s 0.548 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Southern Miss, who had a rate of 0.315. This will be the first meeting of the year between these two teams.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Southern Miss figures to have a significant edge. The Golden Eagles defense ranks 44th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.472), while the UTEP offense is ranked 315th in effective field goal percentage (0.473).
UTEP at Southern Miss Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Southern Miss, ATS Winner – Southern Miss, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Southern Miss ranks 13th in assists per game (17.0) while UTEP ranks 241st (11.0).
- The Miners average 37.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 82nd in the country. The Golden Eagles rank 215th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
- Southern Miss ranks 108th in blocks per game (3.4) while UTEP ranks 126th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Miners rank 96th in three pointers allowed per game (21.2) while the Golden Eagles rank 279th (27.0).
- Southern Miss ranks 49th in steals per game (7.6) while UTEP ranks 229th (4.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Miners’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.8, up from 3.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 83.0 points per game (10.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
