The UTEP Miners (2-4) clash with the Northwestern State Demons (2-5) at the Don Haskins Center. The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Northwestern State Demons vs. UTEP Miners ATS Prediction
In the Demons’ last contest, they were dismantled by the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, 80-52. Louisiana-Monroe’s 0.645 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Northwestern State, who had a mark of 0.344. The Warhawks’ mark was above their season average of 0.470, while the Demons’ was below their season average of 0.459. DeAndre Love had a good game for Northwestern State, contributing 10 points.
The Miners were beaten by the New Mexico State Aggies in their last matchup, 62-58. New Mexico State’s free throw rate was their largest strength over UTEP. The Aggies had a rate of 0.220 (below their season average of 0.262), while the Miners posted a mark of 0.146 (below their season average of 0.263). With 18 points on 5-for-11 shooting, Evan Gilyard was the game’s leading scorer.
This contest should be a battle of conflicting styles. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Northwestern State has preferred a fast-breaking style of play (82nd in possessions per game), while UTEP has been more methodical (196th in possessions per game).
Northwestern State Demons vs. UTEP Miners Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UTEP, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UTEP ranks first in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while Northwestern State ranks 208th (3.8).
The Miners rank 100th in assists allowed per game (12.5) while the Demons rank 290th (15.5).
UTEP ranks 93rd in steals allowed per game (5.7) while Northwestern State ranks 274th (8.5).
The Demons rank 146th in rebounds per game (36.1) while the Miners rank 281st in rebounds allowed per game (37.8).
UTEP ranks 212th in three pointers attempted per game (20.9) while Northwestern State ranks 319th (17.0).
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