Liberty Flames vs UTEP Miners Betting Picks & Predictions
In this content, two basketball programs are set to go head-to-head in a conference game in Texas. Both teams are currently on the road, with Cincinnati previously losing to
Game outlook
In this content, two basketball programs are set to go head-to-head in a conference game in Texas. Both teams are currently on the road, with Cincinnati previously losing to West Virginia and Texas Tech falling short against TCU. In their only previous meeting in the NCAA Tournament in 1961, Cincinnati emerged victorious with a 78-55 score. Currently, Liberty is the favored team according to betting odds, with the opening line set at -4.5, which has remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Flames -189 | Miners +160
Spread: Flames -4.5 (-110) | Miners +4.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 135.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Liberty will win straight-up is 65%.
Liberty Flames
Cincinnati suffered their fifth loss in the past seven games after being defeated by West Virginia in their latest matchup. This loss dropped them to a 3-5 record in conference play and tied for 10th place in the Big 12. Although Cincinnati had moments of leading in the game, they ultimately fell short, being outscored in the final minutes. The team shot 37.9% from the field and won the rebounding battle in the loss. Dan Skillings Jr. was a standout performer with 15 points off the bench. Throughout the season, Cincinnati has averaged 77 points per game, ranking 106th in the nation. They excel in rebounding, averaging 41.5 rebounds per game (10th) and distributing 15.8 assists per night (49th). Defensively, they have been solid, allowing an average of 66.6 points per game, ranking 66th. Viktor Lakhin leads the team with an average of 12.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. Other notable scorers include Day Day Thomas, Dan Skillings Jr., and John Newman III. Cincinnati boasts a 44.7% shooting percentage as a team and makes an average of 7.3 three-pointers per game, shooting 32.8% from beyond the arc. However, their free throw shooting has been subpar, with a 67.8% success rate, ranking 305th in Division I. In terms of injuries, CJ Fredrick has been out since December 22 due to a hamstring injury and does not have a return date yet. John Newman III is questionable for their next game due to rib injury. Switching focus, Liberty has a power ranking of 86 and is currently ranked 144th in offense, scoring an average of 75.64 points per game. Defensively, they are ranked 24th, allowing an average of 64.45 points against them per game. Their season record stands at 13-9, with a 9-10 against the spread record. Offensively, the Flames shoot 46.21% from the field, with a 66.67% success rate from the free-throw line and 36.06% from three-point range. They average 35.36 rebounds per game and have 16.82 offensive assists and 9.41 turnovers per game. On the defensive end, Liberty allows opponents Simas bangs inside to stretch the run to 11-0! #Bearcats | #TheMovement pic.twitter.com/yL9PY5nB7Q