UNCG Spartans vs UTEP Miners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24
The Spartans and Miners are set to face off at 7:30 ET on FloC. The Miners will host the game at Lee’s Family Forum in Henderson, NV. The odds for this non-conference game currently have UTEP as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 136 points.
UNCG SPARTANS VS UTEP MINERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UTEP Miners -1.5
This game will be played at Lee’s Family Forum at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.
WHY BET THE UTEP MINERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-68 in favor of the Miners.
- Not only will UTEP pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 136 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Will the Spartans Make it Happen in Henderson?
UNCG dropped their latest game, 69-64, on the road against San Jose State. They went into the game as 4-point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 133, just under the O/U line of 137.
After trailing 31-20 at halftime, UNCG made a push in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while allowing 38, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.
UNCG’s offense put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 19 attempts for 21.1%, while their two-point shooting was strong at 56.2% (18/32).
Ronald Polite III led the team with 19 points, and Kenyon Giles added 15, connecting on 3 of 6 threes. The Spartans had 15 assists, with Will McClendon contributing 5 along with 11 points.
UNCG’s defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field on 23 of 54 attempts. Inside the arc, they hit 45% of their shots, going 16 for 35.
From three-point range, the opposition connected on 7 of 19 attempts, shooting 36%. They also made 16 of 21 free throws, hitting 76% from the line. UNCG allowed 11 offensive rebounds.
Can UTEP Secure a Home Victory?
UTEP Miners Recent Game/Games
UTEP cruised to a 70-44 win over Long Beach State on Tuesday, November 26th. The Miners were -7.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game were 114, falling well short of the 131.5 O/U line.
UTEP took control early, leading 37-23 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 33 points while holding Long Beach State to just 21 points.
UTEP’s offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.6%, and they connected on 54.3% of their two-point attempts.
Devin Askew led the way with 21 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while David Terrell Jr. added 18 points, shooting 77.8% overall. The Miners grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists, with Ahamad Bynum also hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip.
UTEP’s defense was strong, giving up just 44 points while holding the opposing team to 40% shooting from the field. They allowed 11 two-point baskets on 23 attempts, a 47% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, UTEP limited their opponent to 4 made threes on 14 attempts, a 28% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 10, shooting 71%. UTEP gave up 4 offensive rebounds.