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Liberty Flames vs UTEP Miners Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: February 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Don Haskins Center — El Paso, TX

Article updated Feb 15, 2:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In an upcoming matchup, Liberty will face off against UTEP at the Don Haskins Center as they both aim to improve their standing in the conference. The Flames are coming off a

Game outlook

In an upcoming matchup, Liberty will face off against UTEP at the Don Haskins Center as they both aim to improve their standing in the conference. The Flames are coming off a recent victory against New Mexico State, while the Miners secured a win over Florida International. UTEP holds a 3-1 record against Liberty, having won their last meeting earlier in the season. Despite this, Liberty is currently favored to win the upcoming game with a slight lead of -1.5 points. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Liberty vs. UTEP prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Flames -128 | Miners +107

Spread: Flames -1.5 (-110) | Miners +1.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 137 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Liberty will win straight-up is 56%.

Liberty Flames

The Liberty Flames bounced back from their recent loss with three consecutive wins, putting them in second place in the Conference USA standings. They will look to move into a tie for first with a win on Saturday. The team averages 76.5 points per game and played well defensively in their last game, giving up only 54 points. Leading scorers in the last game were Taelon Peter with 20 points and Owen Aquino with 11 points. The team is ranked 113th in offense, 7th in defense, and have a power ranking of 99. They have been efficient in shooting, ranking #17 in field goal percentage and #30 in three-point percentage. Defensively, they are strong in guarding the three-pointer, ranking second in the nation. Overall, Liberty has a record of 20-5 and has shown strong offensive and defensive statistics throughout the season.

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UTEP Miners Analysis

The UTEP Miners have rebounded from a two-game losing streak with two consecutive wins, now sitting third in the Conference USA. They will look to continue their upward trajectory with a win in their upcoming game. The team averages 73 points per game and recently scored 77 points with strong shooting percentages. Defensively, they have been solid, giving up an average of 68.2 points per game. Key players like Kevin Kalu, Devon Barnes, and Otis Frazier III have contributed to their success. In terms of rankings, the Miners are 221st in offense and 82nd in defense. They will face a tough challenge against Liberty, who have had success in recent matchups. The Miners will need another strong defensive effort to secure a victory.

UTEP Men's Basketball Team Favored to Win Against Liberty Flames at Home

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Men's Basketball team has demonstrated strong performance at home, winning 10 out of their 12 games at their home court. On the other hand, the visiting team, Liberty Flames, have secured victories in three out of their last five away games. Analysis of performance indicators suggests that UTEP has a competitive advantage in this matchup. UTEP's impressive shooting accuracy of over 45 percent at home, coupled with superior free throw percentage of over 70 percent, presents a strong offensive front. Additionally, UTEP's aggressive rebounding and efficient ball possession strategy enhances their ability to seize scoring opportunities. In contrast, the Liberty Flames may struggle to contain UTEP's offensive prowess, particularly given their relatively weaker performances on the road. Considering these factors, UTEP is a favorable choice to cover the spread in this game.

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

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Liberty Flames-125 → -120Moved
  • Moneyline · UTEP Miners+105 → +100Moved
  • Spread · Liberty Flames-1.5 (-110) → -1.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · UTEP Miners+1.5 (-110) → +1.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over137 (-110) → 137 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under137 (-110) → 137 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Liberty Flames
25-7 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
UTEP Miners
11-20 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-02-15T07:15:44.637Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2025-01-16UTEP Miners 72 · Liberty Flames 70
  • 2024-03-14UTEP Miners 66 · Liberty Flames 57
  • 2024-03-02UTEP Miners 67 · Liberty Flames 51
  • 2024-02-03Liberty Flames 67 · UTEP Miners 65
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Liberty Flames defeated UTEP Miners 76-69

Liberty Flames defeated UTEP Miners 76-69 on February 15, 2025, a 7-point decision in the series. Liberty Flames' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 44-34. Against SportsJaw's recorded Liberty Flames -1.5 (-110) spread, Liberty Flames covered, while the 145 combined points finished over the recorded total of 137.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • SfdanTotal · Over 137 (-110)Win
  • GsimmsTotal · Under 137 (-110)Loss
  • EljefeSpread · Liberty Flames 0 (-110)Win