UNCG Spartans vs UTEP Miners Matchup

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

UNCG vs UTEP Prediction

Looking to win big? The Spartans and Miners face off at 7:30 ET on FloC. The Miners are hosting the game at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson, NV. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 136 points, and UTEP is favored by -1.5 vs. UNCG.

UNCG vs. UTEP Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UNCG Spartans at UTEP Miners
Where: Henderson at Lee's Family Forum
Date: Wednesday, November 27th
Betting Odds UTEP -1.5, NCG -104 | UTEP -117 O/U 136

Spartans Preview: Does UNCG Have What it Takes on the Road?

UNCG's season hit a bump with a 69-64 loss to San Jose State on Tuesday. The Spartans were -4 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 133, just under the O/U line of 137.

UNCG struggled in the first half, trailing 31-20 at the break. They picked up the pace in the second half, scoring 44 points while allowing 38, but it wasn't enough to complete the comeback.

Spartans Offense Breakdown

UNCG managed 64 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 47.1%, with a strong 56.2% from two-point range, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 19 attempts for 21.1%.

At the free-throw line, the Spartans connected on 16 of 23 attempts, good for 69.6%. They grabbed 7 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Ronald Polite III led the team with 19 points, while Kenyon Giles added 15, hitting 3 of 6 from deep.

Spartans Team Defense

UNCG's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field, hitting 23 of their 54 attempts. Inside the arc, the Spartans allowed 16 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.

From three-point range, the opposition connected on 7 of 19 shots, shooting 36%. They also went to the free-throw line 21 times, making 16 for a 76% success rate. UNCG gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Miners Preview: Will the UTEP Defense Show Up at Home?

UTEP Miners Recent Game/Games

UTEP cruised to a 70-44 win over Long Beach State on Tuesday, November 26th. The Miners, who were -7.5 favorites, covered the spread with ease.

UTEP led 37-23 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Long Beach State 33-21. The total points for the game were 114, falling short of the O/U line of 131.5.

Miners Offense Breakdown

UTEP put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.6%. They hit 54.3% of their two-point attempts and went 7-for-21 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Miners shot 64.7%, connecting on 11 of 17 attempts.

Devin Askew led the way with 21 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep and shooting 53.8% overall. David Terrell Jr. was efficient, making 7 of 9 shots for 18 points, including 1-for-1 from three. UTEP grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists in the win.

Miners Team Defense

UTEP's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 44 points. They allowed 40% shooting from the field, with 15 made baskets on 37 attempts.

From beyond the arc, UTEP limited their opponent to 4/14 shooting, or 28%. They also gave up 10 free throws on 14 attempts.

Spartans vs Miners Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last five road contests, UNCG has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-4, while averaging 65 points per game.
Across the Miners last five home games, the team averaged 69 points per game while allowing 71. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Spartans have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 4-6.
Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Miners have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-3.