Louisville vs UTEP Prediction 12-11-24 College Basketball Picks
UTEP (6-2) vs. Louisville (5-4)
December 11, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Louisville -15.5; Over/Under: +143
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The UTEP Miners and Louisville Cardinals meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the KFC Yum! Center. Here’s a Louisville vs UTEP Prediction. This article will include a Louisville vs UTEP Pick.
UTEP Miners Betting Preview
The UTEP Miners beat UNC Greensboro and Seattle, and they play Carleton State, Jackson State, and LA Tech next. The UTEP Miners are averaging 75.8 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 65.5 points on 42.8 percent shooting. Otis Frazier III is averaging 13.6 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Corey Camper Jr. is averaging 12.9 points and 3.3 rebounds. Ahamad Bynum is the third double-digit scorer and Devon Barnes is grabbing 1.8 rebounds. The UTEP Miners are shooting 39.7 percent from beyond the arc and 74 percent from the free throw line. The UTEP Miners are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 26.1 rebounds per game.
Louisville Cardinals Betting Preview
The Louisville Cardinals lost to Ole Miss and Duke, and they play Kentucky, Florida State, and Eastern Kentucky next. The Louisville Cardinals are averaging 76 points on 42.8 percent shooting and allowing 68.1 points on 42.2 percent shooting. Chucky Hepburn is averaging 14.3 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Reyne Smith is averaging 12.6 points and 3.1 rebounds. Kasean Pryor is the third double-digit scorer and Terrence Edwards Jr. is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Louisville Cardinals are shooting 28.2 percent from beyond the arc and 70.7 percent from the free throw line. The Louisville Cardinals are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Louisville Cardinals will win
- Louisville has won four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Louisville has won the first half in four of its last five night games at KFC Yum! Center.
Total Points Facts
- Four of Louisville’s last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
- Thirty-four of UTEP’s last 43 night games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Louisville ranks T8th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (31.6).
- Louisville ranks 37th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (0.74).
- UTEP ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (12.3).
- UTEP ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (20.4).
Louisville vs UTEP Prediction
The UTEP Miners haven’t had the toughest schedule in the world, but they’ve played decent ball at both ends and have covered 4 of their last 5 games. UTEP also has a couple of outright wins in the underdog role. This is a weird spot for Louisville, as it just played Ole Miss and Duke, and the Cards have Kentucky on deck. We could easily see Louisville come out sluggish and overlook this spot as it’s a letdown and look ahead game. Give me UTEP and the points.
