UTEP Miners vs
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C-USA Showdown: UTEP Miners vs. Kennesaw State Owls Set for Thursday Evening, Owls Favored by -3 against Miners

The upcoming C-USA matchup between the UTEP Miners and Kennesaw State Owls is set to take place on Thursday evening. The Miners, coming off a win against Liberty, will be facing the Owls, who lost their previous game to Sam Houston State. UTEP emerged victorious in their earlier meeting last month. Kennesaw State is the favorite with an opening line of -2.5, now at -3. Stay tuned for our prediction on whether the Owls can cover the spread, and don't forget to check out more NCAAB picks.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Miners +127 | Owls -153
• Spread: Miners +3 (-110) | Owls -3 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 148.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kennesaw St. will win straight-up is 60%.

UTEP vs Kennesaw St. Stats

UTEP Miners

The UTEP Miners have been performing well in conference play, seeking their eighth conference win. Although they struggled in late January, they have won two of their past three games. The team has had some defensive issues in recent games, but their defense is considered a strength overall. Players such as Otis Frazier III, Corey Camper Jr., Devon Barnes, and Ahamad Bynum have been key contributors to the team's success. Offensively, the Miners have been shooting well from three-point range but have struggled with rebounding. Defensively, they have been decent at guarding against field goals and three-pointers. The Miners have a power ranking of 103 and are ranked 230 in offense and 87 in defense. Overall, they have a record of 16-8 and have covered the spread in 12 of their 22 games this season.

Kennesaw St. Owls Analysis

The Kennesaw State Owls are currently competing for a higher position in the conference standings, currently sitting in fifth place but with the potential to move up to fourth. With a 7-6 record in conference play and a 3-2 record in their past five games, the team has been showing strong performances. Notable players include Adrian Wooley and Simeon Cottle, who have been making significant contributions to the team's success. The Owls have shown strength in offense, scoring an average of 77.5 points per game, and have held their opponents to 69 points or fewer in three of their past five games. Overall, the team's power ranking is 27, with rankings of #91 for offense and #232 for defense. Their statistics in field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three-point shooting percentage are also included in the analysis. The Owls have demonstrated their ability to compete effectively on both ends of the court and are positioned well for continued success.

UTEP Miners on a Winning Streak, Kennesaw State Owls Struggling

The UTEP Miners have demonstrated strong performance in their recent games, securing victories in two out of their last three matchups and successfully covering the spread in three of their previous four games. On the other hand, the Kennesaw State Owls have experienced a decline in performance, losing two out of their last three games, including a defeat in their most recent home game.

In terms of offensive capability, UTEP holds a slight advantage over Kennesaw State, scoring an average of 0.5 more points per 100 possessions. Additionally, the Owls have shown weaknesses in their defensive play, allowing 78 or more points in two of their last three games.

UTEP has demonstrated stability on the road, boasting a 3-2 record in their five conference away games and covering the spread in four of those five matchups.

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