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UTEP Miners Look to Continue Winning Streak Against Jacksonville State Gamecocks in C-USA Matchup

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks will face off against the UTEP Miners in a C-USA matchup on Thursday evening. The Miners, with a record of 14-4, are favored to win with a -5.5 opening line that has not moved. UTEP has a history of success against Jacksonville State, going 2-0 against them last season. The Gamecocks are coming off a home win against Sam Houston, while the Miners secured a big road win against FIU. Will UTEP extend their winning streak in this upcoming game? Read on for the Gamecocks vs. Miners prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Gamecocks +205 | Miners -254
• Spread: Gamecocks +5.5 (-110) | Miners -5.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 137.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UTEP will win straight-up is 72%.

Jacksonville St. vs UTEP Stats

Jacksonville St. Gamecocks

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are focused on securing their fourth conference victory after a competitive start to conference play, with a 3-2 record in five games. Despite road losses, they narrowly beat Louisiana Tech and had a convincing win over Sam Houston State. Key players include top scorer Jaron Pierre Jr., sharp shooter Jamar Franklin, and defensive asset Michael Houge. The Gamecocks are ranked 160th in Ken Pomeroy's ratings and have solid offensive and defensive stats. For expert advice on College Hoops, the Gamecocks have the Best NCAAB Handicappers available.

UTEP Miners Analysis

The UTEP Miners are currently on a hot streak, winning eight of their past ten games and holding a 4-1 record in C-USA play. Despite a blowout loss to New Mexico State, they have rebounded with wins against teams like Sam Houston State and Liberty. The team is led by key players such as Otis Frazier III, Corey Camper Jr., Ahamad Bynum, and Devon Barnes who are all averaging double digits in points. UTEP has a strong defense, only allowing an average of 67.6 points per game. They have covered the spread in four of their past five games and have been successful at home. Additionally, they have a solid shooting percentage and are ranked highly in three-point shooting. UTEP's upcoming matchup against Jacksonville St. will be an interesting test for the team.

UTEP Miners Dominate Conference Road Games with Strong Defense and Three-Point Shooting

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks have struggled in two out of three conference road games, achieving a successful outcome in only one of them. On the contrary, the UTEP Miners have been performing well, emerging victorious in eight of their last ten games, which includes key wins against strong opponents like Liberty and FIU. Additionally, the Miners boast a superior defensive record, conceding only 104.5 points per 100 possessions compared to Jacksonville State's 109.7 points per 100 possessions. UTEP also poses a significant threat from beyond the arc, demonstrating a remarkable 38.7% three-point shooting proficiency this season. This statistic is particularly advantageous for UTEP as Jacksonville State ranks 196th in three-point defense.

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