The North Carolina A&T Aggies (3-7) challenge the UTEP Miners (6-1) in the Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational at Don Haskins Center. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, December 16, 2019.
North Carolina A&T Aggies vs. UTEP Miners ATS Odds
In their last game, the Miners were victorious over the UAPB Golden Lions, 59-50, while the Aggies were blown out by the Bradley Braves, 83-52.
The Miners made 17 of their 22 free throws (77.3 percent), while the Golden Lions had a turnover percentage of 31.2 (above their season average of 25.4). North Carolina A&T, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (17-19; 89.5 percent). Bryson Williams fueled UTEP with 19 points and seven rebounds. North Carolina A&T, meanwhile, was led by Ronald Jackson, who contributed 11 points and eight rebounds.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of UTEP. Since last season, UTEP ranks 326th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.7 percent), while the disruptive defense of North Carolina A&T has forced the 67th-most turnovers in the country (21.4 percent).
North Carolina A&T Aggies vs. UTEP Miners Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Utep, ATS Winner – North Carolina A&T, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- UTEP averages 36.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 122nd in the NCAA. North Carolina A&T ranks 226th in rebounds allowed per game (36.7).
- The Miners rank 206th in assists per game (11.3) while the Aggies rank 227th (13.2).
- The Miners rank 173rd in three pointers attempted per game (21.0) while the Aggies rank 268th (19.4).
- North Carolina A&T averages 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 54th in the NCAA. UTEP ranks 124th in steals allowed per game (6.8).