In this article, we will formulate a UTEP vs Tarleton State prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, December 16th at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
UTEP Miners Betting Preview
The UTEP Miners are 6-3 this year after they lost to Louisville by a score of 77-74 in their last game. UTEP led 36-32 at the half, but they allowed 45 points in the second half in the loss. The Miners shot 50.9% from the field, 45% on three-pointers, and 63.6% on free throws in the game. Corey Camper Jr. led UTEP with 19 points and three assists in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Miners won three games in a row against Seattle, UNC Greensboro, and Long Beach State. UTEP has scored 75.6 points per game and they have allowed 66.7 points per game, while also averaging 29.1 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game this season. Corey Camper Jr. is averaging 13.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, while UTEP is shooting 47.2% from the field, 73.4% on free throws, and 40.3% on three-pointers this year.
Tarleton State Texans Betting Preview
The Tarleton State Texans are 3-8 this season after they lost to UCF by a score of 66-51 in their last game. Tarleton State trailed 29-21 at halftime, but they did score 30 points in the second half in the loss. The Texans shot 41.5% from the field, 42.9% on three-pointers, and 44.4% on free throws in the game. Bubu Benjamin led Tarleton State with 13 points and one steal in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Texans defeated a non-D-1 team by a score of 90-50 but did lose to Indiana State by a score of 87-71 before that. Tarleton State has scored 61.6 points per game and they have allowed 74.2 points per game, while also averaging 30.2 rebounds and 10.5 assists per game this season. Bubu Benjamin is averaging 17.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game, while Tarleton State is shooting 43.8% from the field, 70.6% on free throws, and 37.2% on three-pointers this year. Tarleton will face Oklahoma State, Florida A&M, UT Arlington, and Southern Utah following this game.
Why UTEP will beat Tarleton State
- Tarleton State has lost each of its last seven night games against non-conference opponents.
- UTEP has won each of its last four games at Don Haskins Center.
- Tarleton State has lost the first half in each of its last six night games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of UTEP’s last eight games against the Western Athletic Conference have produced a total of 134+ points.
- Nineteen of Tarleton State’s last 22 night games have produced a total of 133+ points.
UTEP vs Tarleton State Prediction
UTEP comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games and they nearly beat Louisville in their last game. The Miners are shooting over 47% from the field and they are scoring 75.6 points per game. Tarleton State has alternated wins and losses over their last five games, but they only have one win this year against a D-1 team. The Texans have been blown out by SMU, Sam Houston, Florida State, Baylor, Michigan, and Hofstra so far this year, and they are scoring just 61.6 points per game. Take UTEP to win big in this matchup.