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UTEP Eyes Upset in First Meeting with Oregon Since 2012

Game time: December 9, 2023 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Matthew Knight Arena — Eugene, OR

Article updated Dec 9, 1:22 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

They go head to head with UTEP in their first meeting since 2012, with the Miners winning 91-84 previously. The over/under is set at

Game outlook

They go head to head with UTEP in their first meeting since 2012, with the Miners winning 91-84 previously. The over/under is set at 145.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Miners +575 | Ducks -900

Spread: Miners +13.5 (-110) | Ducks -13.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 145 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oregon will win straight-up is 90%.

UTEP Miners

UTEP Miner's (6-3, 1-4-1 ATS) have bounced back with a 90-62 victory over Western New Mexico, after three consecutive losses. Four players scored double digits in the win, as senior guard Yazid Powell lead the team with 14 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Ranked 177 and 148 in KenPom and Bart Torvik rankings respectively, the Miners offense averages 81.89 points per game (57th in the country) and a 48.07% field goal success rate (55th), and a 30.34% success rate from three-pointer range (105th). While defensively, they are ranked 47th with 97.6 points allowed and a 23.1% turnover percentage (14th).

Oregon Ducks Analysis

The Oregon Ducks have a power ranking of 95 and are currently 5-2 (4-3 ATS) overall. They have #54 offense (scoring 82.14 points per game) and #258 defense (giving up 74.71 points per game). Offensively, they make 47.09% of field goals, 61.01% free throws, and 39.19% three-pointers. The average 39.00 rebounds and 14.86 assists per game and defensively they allow 44.20% of field goals, 72.41% of free throws, 34.21% three-pointers, 35.57 rebounds, 11.29 defensive assists, and 12.71 turnovers per game. UTEP has a record of 1-1 (0-2 ATS) against Oregon.

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UTEP in Position to Take Advantage of Oregon's Injury-Riddled Frontcourt

With Oregon dealing with an injury-riddled frontcourt, UTEP has an opportunity to try and take advantage. The Miners rank fifth nationally in free-throw rate (49.2%), and 23.1% defensive turnover percentage illustrates their aggressive defensive attack. Despite lacking height, UTEP should be able to target the Ducks’ interior defense. Notorious for their poor shooting, the Miners come in as double-digit underdogs and have been 7-3 against the spread in the past 10 of such outings.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

About our editorial process

SportsJaw Miners vs Ducks archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Miners vs Ducks matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · UTEP Miners+650 → +660Moved
  • Moneyline · Oregon Ducks-1,115 → -1,000Moved
  • Spread · UTEP Miners+13.5 (-110) → +13 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Oregon Ducks-13.5 (-110) → -13 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over145 (-110) → 143.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under145 (-110) → 143.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

UTEP Miners
2-2 matchup record · 3-6-1 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Oregon Ducks
4-2 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-12-09T06:22:04.463Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

With Oregon dealing with an injury-riddled frontcourt, UTEP has an opportunity to try and take advantage. The Miners rank fifth nationally in free-throw rate (49.2%), and 23.1% defensive turnover percentage illustrates their aggressive defensive attack. Despite lacking height, UTEP should be able to target the Ducks’ interior defense. Notorious for their poor shooting, the Miners come in as double-digit underdogs and have been 7-3 against the spread in the past 10 of such outings.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Oregon Ducks defeated UTEP Miners 71-49

Oregon Ducks defeated UTEP Miners 71-49 on December 9, 2023, a 22-point decision in the series. Oregon Ducks' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 43-24. Against SportsJaw's recorded UTEP Miners +13 (-110) spread, Oregon Ducks covered, while the 120 combined points finished under the recorded total of 143.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • VfernandezSpread · Oregon Ducks -13 (-110)Win
  • MauriceJonesTotal · Under 145 (-110)Win
  • GustavosintoSpread · UTEP Miners +13 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · UTEP Miners +13 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 143.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · UTEP Miners +13 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 143.5 (-110)Loss
  • ThetotalerSpread · UTEP Miners +13 (-110)Loss
  • RainmanSpread · Oregon Ducks -13 (-110)Win
  • CoversSpread · Oregon Ducks -13 (-110)Win