UTEP Miners Look to Continue Winning Streak Against Jacksonville State Gamecocks

Game outlook

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks will be facing off against the UTEP Miners in a Conference USA game at the Don Haskins Center. The Gamecocks, with a current record of 11-10 and 3-3 in CUSA, are coming off a 73-62 home win against the Liberty Flames. On the other hand, the Miners, with a record of 11-10 and 2-4, are currently on a two-game losing streak after a 60-56 road loss against the Sam Houston Bearkats. UMKC opens as the favored team with a -2 point spread, and the betting line has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pioneers +111 | Kangaroos -131

Spread: Pioneers +2 (-110) | Kangaroos -2 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 154 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UMKC will win straight-up is 57%.

Denver Pioneers

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks recently achieved a 73-62 home win over the Liberty Flames, showcasing their ability to shoot the ball effectively. Their shooting percentage for the game was 62.2%, with 41.7% coming from beyond the arc and 19 successful free throws. Marcellus Brigham Jr., a junior forward, played a key role in this victory, contributing 19 points, five rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block before fouling out. The Gamecocks' defense also performed adequately, limiting the Flames to a shooting split of 41.5% from the field, 32.1% from beyond the arc, and 52.9% from the free-throw line. Looking at the season as a whole, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks strive to improve their offensive performance, currently averaging 70.8 points on a 46.8% shooting percentage. On the defensive end, they have maintained a solid level of play, holding their opponents to an average of 63.9 points per game. In terms of injuries, forward Andres Burney is listed as questionable due to an undisclosed issue. As for the Denver Pioneers, they hold a power ranking of 154. In offense, they are ranked 6th, scoring an average of 86.14 points per game. However, their defense ranks 348th, allowing an average of 80.19 points against them per game. The Pioneers have a 13-9 record for the season, with a 9-8-2 ATS record. Their shooting percentages indicate their offensive strengths, with a field goal percentage of 46.44%, a free throw percentage of 74.95%, and a three-point shooting percentage of 37.66%, ranking 90th, 56th, and 29th respectively in the NCAAB. They also average 37.95 rebounds per game, 13.76 offensive assists, and commit 9.86 turnovers per game, ranking 91st, 145th, and 26th respectively. Defensively, Denver allows opponents to shoot 45.48% from the field, 70.77% from the free-throw line, and 34.56% from beyond the arc. They hold an average of 37.00 defensive rebounds per game and have defensive rankings of 298th, 162nd, and 272nd respectively in field