UTSA Roadrunners at UTEP Miners Free Prediction 01/05/19

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The UTSA Roadrunners (7-7, 1-0 CUSA) visit Don Haskins Center to square off against the UTEP Miners (5-7, 0-1 CUSA). The Roadrunners look to put an end to their five-game losing streak. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.

UTSA Roadrunners at UTEP Miners Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Miners won big over the Texas-Permian Basin Falcons, 90-63, while the Roadrunners lost a close one to the St. Edwards Hilltoppers, 77-76.

The Miners had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.637 vs. 0.326) and had a much better free throw rate (0.490 vs. 0.261). UTSA, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 23.3). UTEP was lifted by Evan Gilyard, who put up 24 points and five assists. Giovanni De Nicolao had a good outing for UTSA, recording 13 points, eight rebounds and six assists.

In their first matchup this season, Keaton Wallace led the Roadrunners to a 75-60 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 23 points. The Roadrunners’ 11.3 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Miners, who had a rate of 22.3.

Efe Odigie has been playing at a high level as of late for UTEP, averaging 0 points over the last five games.

The aggressive UTEP offense could be living from the free throw line in this meeting. The Miners currently rank 26th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.303, while UTSA ranks 198th in FTA rate allowed (0.235).

UTSA Roadrunners at UTEP Miners Free Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • UTSA ranks 86th in three pointers attempted per game (24.6) while UTEP ranks 238th (18.9).
  • The Roadrunners average 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 56th in the NCAA. The Miners rank 118th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
  • The Miners rank 104th in rebounds allowed per game (34.2) while the Roadrunners rank 239th (39.5).
  • UTEP ranks 36th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while UTSA ranks 105th (12.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Roadrunners have been outscored by an average of 14.4 points in their last five games. On the season, UTSA has defeated opponents by an average of 1.1 points.
  • During their last five games, the Miners have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (1.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.2 points per game (6.5 above their season average).