San Jose State Spartans vs UTEP Miners Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our UTEP vs San Jose State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Henderson.

UTEP vs San Jose State Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Miners versus the Spartans? Tip off is at at 8:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MWN. The game will be played at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson, NV. UTEP is the -5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against San Jose State. The over/under for the game is set at 136 points.

UTEP vs. San Jose State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UTEP Miners at San Jose State Spartans
Where: Henderson at Lee's Family Forum
Date: Monday, November 25th
Betting Odds UTEP -5, UTEP -222 | SJST +180 O/U 136

Miners Preview: Does UTEP Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?

UTEP Miners Recent Game/Games

UTEP pulled off a 79-76 road win over UC Santa Barbara on Wednesday, November 20th. The Miners were +5 point underdogs going into the game, and not only did they win, but they also covered the spread.

UTEP led 37-32 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 44. The game’s total points reached 155, going over the O/U line of 145.5.

Miners Offense Breakdown

UTEP's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 79 points with a field goal percentage of 49.1% and an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. They were especially strong from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (11/22). At the free-throw line, they connected on 66.7% of their attempts (12/18).

Devon Barnes led the Miners with 23 points, while Kenny Pohto and Otis Frazier III each added 21 points, with Pohto shooting 77.8% from the field. Jason Fontenet II also contributed 20 points, and Stephan Swenson chipped in 17 points and 6 assists, hitting 50% of his threes.

Miners Team Defense

UTEP's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field. The Miners had particular trouble defending inside, where they allowed 64% shooting on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, UTEP's defense held the other team to 31% shooting, as they hit 7 of 22 three-point attempts. However, the Miners sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws for 79%.

Spartans Preview: Will San Jose State Come Through as Home Underdogs?

San Jose State Spartans Recent Game/Games

San Jose State fell to USC 82-68 on Wednesday, November 20th, in what was an away game for the Spartans. Despite the loss, they managed to cover the +16.5 point spread.

San Jose State trailed 42-35 at halftime and scored 33 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points reached 150, going over the pre-game line of 140.5.

Spartans Offense Breakdown

San Jose State put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 41.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.6%, thanks in large part to their 47.8% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 23 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, connecting on just 38.5% of their two-point shots.

Josh Uduje was perfect from three, going 5 for 5, and finished with 25 points, shooting 66.7% overall. Terrance Williams II and Chibuzo Agbo each added 20 points, with Agbo hitting 4 threes at 57.1%. The Spartans recorded 18 assists and 10 offensive rebounds, with Matt Knowling contributing 5 assists and 8 rebounds.

Spartans Team Defense

San Jose State struggled defensively, allowing 82 points on 57% shooting from the field. Their opponent was particularly effective inside, hitting 64% of their two-point attempts (22/34).

From beyond the arc, San Jose State's opponent shot 45%, making 10 of 22 threes. They also sent them to the free-throw line 9 times, where they converted 8 free throws (88%).

Miners vs Spartans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Miners last ten road games, the team averaged 70 points per game while allowing 72. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 5-5 straight-up.
When looking at their past ten home matchups, San Jose State has an ATS record of 3-6 while averaging 62 per game. The team went 1-9 overall in these games.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, San Jose State has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 0-5 straight up.
The last ten games that UTEP was favored, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 8-2 straight up.