Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs UTEP Miners Matchup

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

Jacksonville State vs UTEP Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Gamecocks and Miners. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Miners at Don Haskins Center in El Paso, TX. Get ready to place your bets! This Conference USA conference matchup has an over/under of 137.5 points, and UTEP is favored to win by -5.5 at home vs. Jacksonville State.

Jacksonville State vs. UTEP Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Jacksonville State Gamecocks at UTEP Miners
Where: El Paso at Don Haskins Center
Date: Thursday, January 23rd
Betting Odds UTEP -5.5, JAXST +190 | UTEP -235 O/U 137.5

Gamecocks Preview: Will the Jacksonville State Defense Show Up on the Road?

Jacksonville State Gamecocks Recent Game/Games

Jacksonville State improved to 8-7 on the season with a 70-62 win over Sam Houston on Saturday. The Gamecocks, who were -2.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.

After trailing 32-26 at halftime, Jacksonville State turned things around in the second half, outscoring Sam Houston 44-30. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.

Gamecocks Offense Breakdown

Jacksonville State put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field and 31.2% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 16 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.4%, and they connected on 77.3% of their free throws, going 17 for 22 from the line.

Jaron Pierre Jr. and Josiah Hammons each scored 20 points, with Hammons hitting 6 of 9 threes at a 66.7% clip. Pierre struggled from the field, shooting 6 of 21 overall and missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. The Gamecocks grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and recorded 8 assists in the game.

Gamecocks Team Defense

Jacksonville State's defense held their opponent to 62 points, allowing them to shoot 42% from the field on 24 of 56 attempts. Inside the arc, the Gamecocks gave up 19 two-point baskets on 40 shots, a 47% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Jacksonville State's defense limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 16 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 17 free throws, shooting 77%. The Gamecocks allowed 13 offensive rebounds.

Miners Preview: Will the Miners Make it Happen at Home?

UTEP Miners Recent Game/Games

UTEP improved to 11-4 on the season with an 81-73 road win over FIU on Saturday, January 18th. The Miners entered the game as -2.5 favorites and covered the spread with the win.

UTEP led 44-36 at halftime and matched FIU point-for-point in the 2nd half, with both teams scoring 37. The total points for the game were 154, going over the O/U line of 139.5.

Miners Offense Breakdown

UTEP's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points with a field goal percentage of 53.8%. They connected on 43.5% of their threes, hitting 10 of 23 attempts, and were even better inside the arc, shooting 62.1% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.5%, and they also shot 78.9% from the free-throw line.

Otis Frazier III led the way with 22 points, going 8-for-10 from the field and 3-for-4 from three-point range. Ahamad Bynum added 18 points, hitting 4 of 9 from deep, while Jonathan Aybar chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. Kole Williams was perfect from the field, making all 5 of his shots, including his lone three-point attempt.

Miners Team Defense

UTEP's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field. The Miners allowed 23 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 56% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, UTEP held their opponents to 4 made threes on 17 attempts, a 23% shooting percentage. The Miners also sent their opponents to the line 20 times, where they hit 15 free throws (75%). UTEP allowed 13 offensive rebounds.

Gamecocks vs Miners Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Gamecocks last ten road games, the team averaged 74 points per game while allowing 75. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 7-3, while going 4-6 straight-up.
When looking at their past ten home matchups, UTEP has an ATS record of 7-3 while averaging 70 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Gamecocks have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
Through their last three games as the favorite, the Miners have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.