UTEP Miners vs
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UTEP to Face Middle Tennessee State in Battle to Climb C-USA Standings

UTEP (15-6, 5-3 C-USA) will be facing Middle Tennessee State (14-7, 5-3 C-USA) at the Murphy Center on Saturday afternoon in an effort to climb the Conference USA standings. After recent losses for both teams, the Miners are looking to bounce back from a 78-74 defeat to Western Kentucky, while the Blue Raiders aim to recover from a 61-57 loss to New Mexico State. Middle Tennessee State holds a 6-4 record in their last 10 matchups against UTEP. With Middle Tenn. St. being the betting favorite at -4.5, it will be interesting to see which team comes out on top in this highly anticipated game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Miners +164 | Blue Raiders -199
• Spread: Miners +4.5 (-110) | Blue Raiders -4.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 142.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Middle Tenn. St. will win straight-up is 67%.

UTEP vs Middle Tenn. St. Stats

UTEP Miners

The UTEP Miners recently suffered a loss to Western Kentucky following a win over Kennesaw State. They will be looking to bounce back in their upcoming game on Saturday. UTEP averages 73.4 points per game and has shown strength in defensive play, allowing an average of 68.5 points per game. In their last game, UTEP scored 74 points with key players like David Terrell Jr., Otis Frazier III, and Devon Barnes contributing to the team's performance. Despite their offensive capabilities in field goals and three-pointers, UTEP will need to improve defensively if they want to secure a win in their next game. Their current power ranking is 141, with rankings of 224 in offense and 93 in defense. With a season record of 14-6, UTEP will look to continue their solid offensive performance while tightening up defensively.

Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders Analysis

The Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders are looking to bounce back from two straight losses and pick up their fifth win in their last seven games when they play on Saturday. Despite averaging 76.6 points per game, they scored 57 points in their last game, making 43.4 percent of their field goals and 23.1 percent of their three-pointers. Camryn Weston led the team with 19 points and six rebounds, Jestin Porter had 14 points and three assists, and Torey Alston added eight points and six rebounds. Defensively, the Blue Raiders have been solid, giving up an average of 70.3 points per game. With a power ranking of 83, they rank 97th in offense and 163rd in defense nationally. They have a record of 14-7 overall and will face UTEP, whom they have a 2-1 advantage against in their last three matchups.

Middle Tennessee State Favored to Dominate Miners in Upcoming Match-Up

Middle Tennessee State has demonstrated exceptional performance in their home games, winning 8 out of 10, while the Miners have only managed to secure victories in half of their away games. The Blue Raiders hold a competitive advantage in the upcoming match due to their superior shooting accuracy, with a field goal percentage exceeding 44% in their last three games compared to the Miners' 40% success rate. Furthermore, Middle Tennessee State exhibits strong rebounding abilities, averaging over 10 offensive rebounds per game, leading to increased scoring opportunities. Their recent focus on reducing turnovers further enhances their offensive prowess. Conversely, the Miners have struggled defensively, conceding an average of 74 points per game in their previous three contests. It is anticipated that the Miners will face significant challenges containing the Blue Raiders' offensive efforts. Therefore, it is advisable to favor Middle Tennessee State to cover the spread in the forthcoming matchup.

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