UTEP Miners vs. Old Dominion Monarchs ATS Prediction 02/08/20

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The Old Dominion Monarchs (9-15, 5-6 CUSA) wrap up their home schedule at Chartway Arena against the UTEP Miners (13-11, 4-7 CUSA). The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

UTEP Miners at Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Monarchs fell to the UTSA Roadrunners, 85-81, while the Miners were defeated by the Charlotte 49ers, 68-64.

UTEP had a turnover percentage of 9.0 (better than their season average of 18.5) while Old Dominion had a free throw rate of 0.269 (above their season average of 0.186). Old Dominion’s Malik Curry had a good game, contributing 30 points. Meanwhile, Daryl Edwards played a key role for UTEP with 24 points.

The Monarchs won the only contest between these two teams last year, 50-48. Old Dominion’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over UTEP. The Monarchs had a rate of 0.354 while the Miners posted a mark of 0.319. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

The offense of Old Dominion (305th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 96.5) will battle against the top-notch defense of UTEP (82nd in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 95.2). The Miners should have the edge on that end of the court. Furthermore, the Miners rank 316th in offensive rebounding percentage (23.4 percent), while the Monarchs rank 10th in defensive rebounding percentage (78.1 percent).

UTEP vs. Old Dominion Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Old Dominion, ATS Winner – UTEP, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Old Dominion ranks 38th in rebounds per game (39.2) while UTEP ranks 212th (34.1).
  • The Monarchs rank 11th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Miners rank 87th (6.1).
  • UTEP ranks 28th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while Old Dominion ranks 101st (12.0).
  • The Miners rank 62nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while the Monarchs rank 232nd (24.6).
  • UTEP ranks 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Old Dominion ranks 144th (4.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Monarchs have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (8.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (6.4 above their season average).
  • The Miners have been outscored by an average of 3.8 points in their last five games. For the season, UTEP has defeated opponents by an average of 2.0 points.