UTEP Miners vs Oregon Ducks Prediction 12/9/2023 @ 9:00PM
Republished from SportsJaw.com
UTEP Eyes Upset in First Meeting with Oregon Since 2012
They go head to head with UTEP in their first meeting since 2012, with the Miners winning 91–84 previously. The over/under is set at 145.
Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Miners +575 | Ducks -900
- Spread: Miners +13.5 (-110) | Ducks -13.5 (-110)
- Total: Over/Under 145 (-110)
- Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oregon will win straight-up is 90%.
UTEP vs Oregon Stats
UTEP Miners
UTEP Miner’s (6–3, 1–4–1 ATS) have bounced back with a 90–62 victory over Western New Mexico, after three consecutive losses. Four players scored double digits in the win, as senior guard Yazid Powell lead the team with 14 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Ranked 177 and 148 in KenPom and Bart Torvik rankings respectively, the Miners offense averages 81.89 points per game (57th in the country) and a 48.07% field goal success rate (55th), and a 30.34% success rate from three-pointer range (105th). While defensively, they are ranked 47th with 97.6 points allowed and a 23.1% turnover percentage (14th).
Oregon Ducks Analysis
The Oregon Ducks have a power ranking of 95 and are currently 5–2 (4–3 ATS) overall. They have #54 offense (scoring 82.14 points per game) and #258 defense (giving up 74.71 points per game). Offensively, they make 47.09% of field goals, 61.01% free throws, and 39.19% three-pointers. The average 39.00 rebounds and 14.86 assists per game and defensively they allow 44.20% of field goals, 72.41% of free throws, 34.21% three-pointers, 35.57 rebounds, 11.29 defensive assists, and 12.71 turnovers per game. UTEP has a record of 1–1 (0–2 ATS) against Oregon.
UTEP in Position to Take Advantage of Oregon’s Injury-Riddled Frontcourt
With Oregon dealing with an injury-riddled frontcourt, UTEP has an opportunity to try and take advantage. The Miners rank fifth nationally in free-throw rate (49.2%), and 23.1% defensive turnover percentage illustrates their aggressive defensive attack. Despite lacking height, UTEP should be able to target the Ducks’ interior defense. Notorious for their poor shooting, the Miners come in as double-digit underdogs and have been 7–3 against the spread in the past 10 of such outings.
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