UTEP Miners at New Mexico State Aggies ATS Prediction 12/03/19

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The New Mexico State Aggies (4-4) and their great offense host the UTEP Miners (5-0) and their stifling defense. Action starts at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

UTEP Miners at New Mexico State Aggies ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Aggies fell to the George Mason Patriots, 68-64, while the Miners had no trouble getting past the East Central Tigers, 91-71.

UTEP dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 11.6 (better than their season average of 20.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.562 (above their season average of 0.540). East Central put up marks of 25.5 and 0.482, respectively, for those same stats. New Mexico State, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (14.2 vs. 18.3). New Mexico State’s Jabari Rice played well, finishing with 19 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, UTEP was led by Bryson Williams, who recorded 33 points and 11 rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Williams led the Miners to a 65-50 win. He recorded 19 points and eight rebounds. UTEP’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over New Mexico State. The Miners had a rate of 0.327, while the Aggies posted a mark of 0.035.

The game should be a matchup of strength against strength as the productive offense of New Mexico State takes on the elite defense of UTEP. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Aggies rank 24th in offensive efficiency, while the Miners are 55th in defensive efficiency.

UTEP at New Mexico State Pick

Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UTEP, ATS Winner – UTEP, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • New Mexico State ranks second in rebounds allowed per game (28.6) while UTEP ranks 213th (35.7).
  • The Aggies rank 33rd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Miners rank 206th (6.8).
  • New Mexico State ranks second in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while UTEP ranks 129th (3.2).
  • The Aggies rank 99th in assists per game (14.3) while the Miners rank 304th (11.1).
  • New Mexico State ranks 16th in three pointers attempted per game (27.7) while UTEP ranks 217th (21.1).