The UTEP Miners (6-10, 1-4 CUSA) will try to put an end to their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (4-14, 1-4 CUSA) at Murphy Athletic Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
UTEP Miners vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders ATS Prediction
The last time the Miners played, they were defeated by the UAB Blazers, 76-63. UAB’s 37.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over UTEP, who had a mark of 27.3. The Blazers’ mark was above their season average of 34.9. Evan Gilyard was the game’s high scorer with 25 points on 7-for-15 shooting.
The Blue Raiders barely escaped the UTSA Roadrunners in their last outing, 89-86. One of Middle Tennessee’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 28 trips to the line, 21 more than UTSA. Donovan Sims led Middle Tennessee in scoring with 24 points on 5-for-11 shooting from the field.
After the Blue Raiders won the sole contest against the Miners last season, 81-50, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Blue Raiders had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (24.1 vs. 10.3) and had a much better free throw rate (0.321 vs. 0.216).
It will be a matchup of conflicting tempos as the up-and-down Blue Raiders (ranked 84th in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the more methodical Miners (201st in possessions per game).
UTEP Miners at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Middle Tennessee, ATS Winner – UTEP, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UTEP ranks 34th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while Middle Tennessee ranks 206th (15.2).
The Blue Raiders rank 70th in rebounds per game (38.1) while the Miners rank 161st in rebounds allowed per game (35.4).
UTEP ranks 223rd in three pointers attempted per game (19.6) while Middle Tennessee ranks 254th (17.8).
Bettings Trends:
The Miners’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.6, up from 2.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Blue Raiders have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (3.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.4 points per game (0.4 above their season average).
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