UTEP Miners vs Long Beach State Beach NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Miners versus the Beach? Tip off is at at 8:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Lee’s Family Forum in Henderson, NV. UTEP is favored by -7 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 133.5 points.
UTEP MINERS VS LONG BEACH STATE BEACH BETTING PICK
The Pick: Long Beach State Beach +7
This game will be played at Lee’s Family Forum at 8:30 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.
WHY BET THE LONG BEACH STATE BEACH:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Beach.
- Not only will Long Beach State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Do the Miners Stand a Chance on the Road?
UTEP Miners Recent Game/Games
UTEP dropped a 71-65 decision to San Jose State on Monday, November 25th. The Miners, who were -4 favorites going into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 136, just under the O/U line of 136.5.
After trailing 36-27 at halftime, UTEP made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring the Spartans 38-35, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.
In their last game, UTEP’s offense put up 65 points, shooting 41.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.1%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 27.8% on 5-of-18 shooting, while connecting on 48.5% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Miners were solid, making 75% of their 24 attempts.
Will McClendon was a standout, knocking down 5-of-8 threes and finishing with 22 points on 63.6% shooting overall. Josh Uduje led the team with 23 points, and Corey Camper Jr. added 21 points and 5 assists. Otis Frazier III contributed 14 points, hitting 3-of-7 from deep and adding 4 assists.
UTEP’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 71 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 28 attempts, a 53% success rate for their opponent.
From beyond the arc, UTEP’s defense conceded 7 threes on 15 attempts, with their opponent shooting 46%. They also sent the other team to the line 25 times, where they hit 20 free throws, an 80% clip.
Is a Home Win Possible for the Beach?
Long Beach State Beach Recent Game/Games
Long Beach State’s season took a hit on Monday, November 25th, as they fell 71-48 at home to the UNCG Spartans. Entering the game as +7.5 underdogs, the Beach not only lost but failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 35-24 at halftime, Long Beach State couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring just 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 119 fell short of the 132.5 O/U line.
Long Beach State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 48 points on 30.2% shooting from the field. They connected on only 3 of 15 three-point attempts, shooting 20% from beyond the arc, and their effective field goal percentage was 34%.
The Beach also shot 61.9% from the free-throw line, and managed 15 offensive rebounds and 8 assists. Kenyon Giles led the way with 22 points, hitting 5 of 6 threes and shooting 61.5% overall.
Long Beach State’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 71 points on 30% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, limiting two-point attempts to 34% shooting.
On the perimeter, Long Beach State’s defense was solid, with their opponent hitting only 3 of 15 threes for 20%. They also sent their opponent to the line 21 times, where they shot 61%.