New Mexico State Aggies vs. UTEP Miners Betting Prediction

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The New Mexico State Aggies (4-1) will travel to the Don Haskins Center to meet the UTEP Miners (2-3). The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.

New Mexico State Aggies vs. UTEP Miners Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Miners were beaten by the New Mexico Lobos, 84-78, while the Aggies easily got past the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds, 92-65.

The Aggies had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 44.7 (above their season average of 33.1), while the Greyhounds had a turnover percentage of 25.7 (above their season average of 20.6). UTEP, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 50.0 (above their season average of 27.0). UTEP was led by Evan Gilyard, who put up 22 points. Eli Chuha had a good game for New Mexico State, finishing with 10 points and six rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Clayton Henry led the Aggies to a 96-69 victory. He produced 14 points and 5 rebounds. New Mexico State’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Aggies had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. three), defensive rebounds (29 vs. 25) and total rebounds (41 vs. 28).

UTEP might struggle to score as they go head-to-head against one of the nation’s best defenses. New Mexico State ranks sixth in defensive efficiency, while the Miners rank 332nd in offensive efficiency dating back to last season.

New Mexico State Aggies at UTEP Miners Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – UTEP, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • New Mexico State ranks seventh in rebounds per game (41.1) while UTEP ranks 294th in rebounds allowed per game (38.1).
  • The Aggies rank 14th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Miners rank 100th (5.8).
  • UTEP leads the country with 2.0 blocks allowed per game while New Mexico State is 11th with 2.4 blocks allowed per game.
  • The Aggies rank 149th in assists per game (13.8) while the Miners rank 313th (10.8).
  • New Mexico State averages 23.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 115th in the country. UTEP ranks 246th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).