Louisiana Tech Recap

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs come into this game looking to bounce back from a 70-68 loss at the hands of Jacksonville State last time out to fall to 17-9 on the year. After this game, Louisiana Tech will head on the road to take on Western Kentucky.

Bulldogs Drop Back-To-Back Games

Daniel Batcho leads the Bulldogs in scoring with 17.9 PPG along with 6.7 RPG while Amaree Abram has 12 PPG with 4.6 RPG as the only other double-digit scorer for LA Tech so far this season. Kaden Cooper has 9.8 PPG with a team-high 7.3 RPG to lead Louisiana Tech in rebounding while Sean Newman Jr. has 9.7 PPG with a team-high 8.3 APG to lead the Bulldogs in the assist department up to this point in the year. Al Green’s also added 8.8 PPG so far this season. As a team, Louisiana Tech is averaging 73.8 PPG on 47.2% shooting from the field, 33.4% from three and 74.5% from the foul line so far this season.

Why the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will win

• The road team has won each of Louisiana Tech’s last three games.
• Middle Tennessee has lost three of its last four night games.

Middle Tennessee Recap

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders come into this game looking to add on to an 87-77 win over Western Kentucky last time out to improve to 17-8 on the year. After this game, Middle Tennessee will welcome Sam Houston to town.

Blue Raiders Win Back-To-Back Games & 7 Of Last 10

Jestin Porter leads the Blue Raiders in scoring with 16.2 PPG along with 1.3 SPG while Essam Mostafa has 13.8 PPG with 8.9 RPG to lead the Blue Raiders on the glass. Jlynn Counter has 11.3 PPG as well as 4.2 RPG and 3.3 APG for Middle Tennessee on the year. Camryn Weston has 11.2 PPG along with 3.8 RPG and a team-high 3.6 APG to lead Middle Tennessee in assists and to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for the Blue Raiders. Kamari Lands also has 9.2 PPG while Torey Alston also has 6.6 PPG and 5.7 RPG. As a team, Middle Tennessee is averaging 76.2 PPG on 45.6% shooting from the field, 32.3% from three and 67.2% from the foul line this season.

Why the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will win

• Middle Tennessee has won 10 of its last 11 home games against the Conference USA.
• Louisiana Tech has lost five of its last six road games.

Middle Tennessee vs Louisiana Tech Prediction

I’m on Middle Tennessee here. I think that the Blue Raiders are just the better team in better form not just as of late but in conference play this season as this is just not the conference season that Louisiana Tech had in mind I’m guessing. The Blue Raiders have been better than I’d have expected as this is a veteran laden team that does their best work at home, so give me Middle Tennessee laying the points at home in this one.

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Louisiana Tech Recap

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs come into this game looking to build on a 66-61 win over Sam Houston last time out to improve to 16-6 on the year. After this game, Louisiana Tech will head on the road for a game against FIU.

Bulldogs Win Third In A Row

Daniel Batcho leads the Bulldogs in scoring with 18.8 PPG along with 7.1 RPG while Amaree Abram has 12 PPG with 4.9 RPG, Kaden Cooper has 10.9 PPG with a team-high 7.7 RPG to lead the Bulldogs on the glass and Sean Newman Jr. has added 10.5 PPG with a team-high 9 APG to lead the Bulldogs in assists and to round out the group of double-digit scorers for LA Tech so far this season. Al Green’s also added 8.3 PPG so far this season. As a team, Louisiana Tech is averaging 75.9 PPG on 47.6% shooting from the field, 33.6% from three, and 74.7% from the foul line so far this season.

Why the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will win

• Louisiana Tech has won nine of its last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Liberty Recap

The Liberty Flames come into this game looking to bounce back after a 72-61 loss at the hands of Jacksonville State last time out to improve to 17-5 on the year. After this game, Liberty will welcome Sam Houston to town for a matchup.

Flames Looking To Rebound

Kaden Metheny leads the Flames in scoring with 13 PPG along with 2.7 RPG and 2 APG while Taelon Peter has 12.5 PPG with 3.6 RPG. Zach Cleveland has 11.5 PPG with a team-high 6.5 RPG and 5.1 APG to lead the Flames in rebounding and assists while Isaiah Ihnen has 10.4 PPG with 4.3 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Liberty up to this point in the year. Owen Aquino has 9.5 PPG with 6.2 RPG of his own along with 2.3 APG while Jayvon Maughmer has 8.8 PPG with 4.3 RPG and Colin Porter’s added 8.9 PPG with 2 RPG and 4.3 APG as well on the year. As a team, Liberty is averaging 77.6 PPG on 49.3% shooting from the field, 37.7% from three, and 65.1% from the foul line this season.

Why the Liberty Flames will win

• The home team has won each of Louisiana Tech’s last 12 games.
• Louisiana Tech has lost each of its last five night games after coming off overtime.

Total Points Facts

• Ten of Liberty’s last 11 night games have produced a total of 136+ points.
• Five of Louisiana Tech’s last six road night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 130 or fewer points.

Liberty vs Louisiana Tech Prediction

I’m on Liberty in this game. I’m just not a fan of backing Louisiana Tech on the road as they’ve gone 0-4 SU/ATS in their conference road games this season and this Liberty team is time and time again a tough out when they’re playing at home. The Flames haven’t been as dominant as I would’ve expected up to this point in the year, but I think they do enough here to take care of business at home and to secure the win and cover in this one so give me Liberty laying the points.

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Kennesaw State Recap

The Kennesaw State Owls come into this one looking to build on their first FBS win, improving to 1-6 with a 27-24 upset win over Liberty last time out. After this game, Kennesaw State will head to UTEP for a matchup against the Miners.

Owls Snap Winless Skid

Davis Bryson has thrown for 805 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions on 55.7% passing while Michael Benefield has a team-high 296 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Qua Ashley has 252 rushing yards while Blake Bohannon leads the Owls’ group of six receivers with 100+ receiving yards, putting up 159 receiving yards on the year. On defense, Sidney Porter has a team-high 43 total tackles while Garland Benyard has a team-high 3 sacks. As a unit, Kennesaw State has logged 10 sacks and 2 interceptions so far this season.

Why the Kennesaw State Owls will win

• The underdog has covered the spread in three of Western Kentucky’s last four games.
• Western Kentucky has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four home games against conference opponents.

Western Kentucky Recap

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers come into this one looking to build on a 31-14 win over Sam Houston prior to their bye week last week to improve to 5-2 on the year. After this game, Western Kentucky will head on the road for a date with New Mexico State.

Hilltoppers Building On Back-To-Back Wins

Caden Veltkamp has thrown for 1,428 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 5 INTs on 69.5% passing. Elijah Young leads WKU on the ground with 375 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns while Kisean Johnson has 37 receptions for 493 yards and 4 TDs. Easton Messer has 358 receiving yards while River Helms and the aforementioned Young each have 200+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Anthony Johnson Jr. has a team-high 33 total tackles while Kylan Guidry has a team-high 3 sacks. WKU’s defense as a whole has combined for 15 sacks and 6 INTs this season.

Why the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will win

• Western Kentucky has won eight of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Western Kentucky has covered the spread in each of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Kennesaw State has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.

Western Kentucky vs Kennesaw State Prediction

I’m on Western Kentucky here. I know Kennesaw’s coming off of the upset win over Liberty, catching this same sort of number, but I think that was an overrated Liberty team from the jump this season. WKU has come on strong as the season’s progressed, and I don’t see Kennesaw putting up a fight two weeks in a row. Give me the Hilltoppers here.

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Middle Tennessee Recap

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders come into this one looking to build on a 14-5 win over Kennesaw State last time out to fall to 2-5 on the year. After this game, Middle Tennessee will square off against UTEP on the road.

Blue Raiders Trying To Get Back On Track

Nicholas Vattiato has thrown for 1,760 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions on 63.6% passing while Jaiden Credle has a team-high 302 rushing yards and 3 TDs. Omari Kelly leads the Blue Raiders with 38 receptions for 651 yards and 3 touchdowns while Holden Willis has 33 receptions for 491 yards. Myles Butler, Gamarion Carter, and Cam’ron Lacy each have 100+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, John Howse IV has a team-high 36 total tackles along with a pair of interceptions while Middle Tennessee’s defense as a whole has combined for 12 sacks this season.

Why the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will win

• Middle Tennessee has covered the spread in three of its last four October games against non-AP-ranked teams.

Jacksonville State Recap

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks come into this game looking to keep the ball rolling after their 54-13 win over New Mexico State last time out, prior to their bye week, to climb back to 3-3 on the year. After this game, Jacksonville State will head on the road for a matchup with Liberty.

Gamecocks Hoping To Make Middle Tennessee Next Victim

Tyler Huff has thrown for 1,269 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions on 66.4% passing while also leading the Gamecocks on the ground with 503 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns. Tre Stewart also has 472 rushing yards with 10 touchdowns while Anwar Lewis also has 127 rushing yards and 2 scores. Michael Pettway leads Jacksonville State’s receiving group with 14 grabs for 302 yards and 2 touchdowns while Cam Vaughn has 266 receiving yards and Brock Rechsteiner has 151 receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Antonio Carter has a team-high 50 total tackles while Reginald Hughes has a team-high 3 sacks this season. As a unit, Jacksonville State has combined for 10 sacks and 9 interceptions this season.

Why the Jacksonville State Gamecocks will win

• Middle Tennessee has lost each of its last nine road games.
• The favorite has won each of Middle Tennessee’s last seven games.
• Jacksonville State has covered the spread in each of its last four October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Middle Tennessee has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven road games against conference opponents.

Middle Tennessee vs. Jacksonville State Prediction

I’m on the Gamecocks here. Middle Tennessee got the win over Kennesaw State. Congrats. Who hasn’t? But being held to 14 points by Kennesaw is a bad look considering Jacksonville State hung 63 on the Owls a few weeks ago. And while it’s crazy to say, Kennesaw’s defense might be better than Middle Tennessee’s. This is a HUGE number for a .500 team, but I honestly think it’s justified. Give me Jacksonville State.

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Western Kentucky Recap

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers come into this one looking to build on a 44-17 win over UTEP last time out. After this game, Western Kentucky will head home for a matchup against Kennesaw State.

Hilltoppers Trying To Stake Claim For C-USA Title Spot

Caden Veltkamp has thrown for 1,147 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 5 INTs on 69.6% passing. Elijah Young leads WKU on the ground with 278 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns while Kisean Johnson has 34 receptions for 474 yards and 4 TDs. Easton Messer has 342 receiving yards while River Helms, Dalvin Smith, and the aforementioned Young each have 150+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Devonte’ Mathews has a team-high 27 total tackles and 2 interceptions while Hosea Wheeler and Anthony Johnson Jr. each have 27 total tackles as well WKU’s defense as a whole has combined for 12 sacks and 5 INTs this season.

Why the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will win

• Western Kentucky has won seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Western Kentucky has covered the spread in each of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Sam Houston State has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four October games against non-AP-ranked teams.

Sam Houston Recap

The Sam Houston Bearkats come into this game looking to build on their four-game win streak, sitting at 5-1 thanks to a 41-21 win over UTEP last time out. After this game, Sam Houston will go out on the road to take on FIU.

Bearkats Showing Signs Of Improvement In Year Two At FBS Level

Hunter Watson has thrown for 859 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions on 59.1% passing while also rushing for a team-high 370 yards and 4 touchdowns. Jay Ducker has 348 rushing yards and 5 TDs and DJ McKinney’s chipped in 348 rushing yards as well on the year. Qua’Vez Humphreys also has a team-high 281 receiving yards and 4 TDs while Ife Adeyi has a team-high 17 grabs for 177 yards and Simeon Evans has 174 receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Caleb Weaver has a team-high 38 total tackles including 29 solo tackles and 3 interceptions while has a team-high 3.5 sacks. As a unit, Sam Houston’s defense has combined for 10 sacks and 7 interceptions as well on the year.

Why the Sam Houston State Bearkats will win

• Western Kentucky has lost each of its last seven October games as an underdog.
• Sam Houston State has won each of its last four games.
• Sam Houston State has covered the spread in eight of its last nine games.
• Western Kentucky has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four October games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.

Sam Houston vs Western Kentucky Prediction

I’m on the over here. I’m still a bit suspicious about WKU’s defense and I don’t know if they’ll be able to slow down Sam Houston here, who has been consistent and balanced across the board offensively. On the other side, Western Kentucky’s been able to score on pretty much anyone this season and I think this game ends up being fairly high-scoring. Give me the over here.

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UTEP Recap

The UTEP Miners come into this one looking to snag their first win of the season after dropping to 0-5 on the year after a 41-21 loss to Sam Houston last time out. After this game, UTEP will head home for their matchup with the FIU Panthers.

UTEP Trying To Pick Up First Win

Skyler Locklear has thrown for 710 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions on 63.5% passing while Cade McConnell has 444 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions on 57.8% passing. Jevon Jackson has a team-high 233 rushing yards while Kenny Odom has a team-high 359 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns. Kam Thomas also has a team-high 31 grabs for 315 yards while Jaden Smith and Trey Goodman each have 100+ receiving yards on the year. On defense, Dorian Hopkins has a team-high 52 total tackles including 20 solo tackles while K.D. Johnson has 2.5 sacks as part of UTEP’s 12 sacks so far this season.

Western Kentucky Recap

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers come into this one looking to bounce back after their 21-20 loss to Boston College prior to their bye week last week, sitting at 3-2 on the year. After this game, WKU will head on the road for a matchup with Sam Houston.

Hilltoppers Looking To Do Damage In CUSA

Caden Veltkamp has thrown for 883 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 4 INTs on 70.4% passing. Elijah Young leads WKU on the ground with 218 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns while Kisean Johnson has 29 receptions for 392 yards and 4 TDs. Easton Messer has 236 receiving yards while River Helms, Dalvin Smith, and the aforementioned Young each have 100+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Devonte Mathews has a team-high 24 total tackles and 2 interceptions while Hosea Wheeler has 24 total tackles as well WKU’s defense as a whole has combined for 9 sacks and 4 INTs this season.

Western Kentucky vs UTEP Prediction

I’m going to take a shot with UTEP here. Not one I’m rushing to bet, but the biggest win that WKU had this season came against Middle Tennessee, the worst team in the country in terms of stopping the pass. WKU has a susceptible defense and the Miners are actually a decent passing offense. WKU is a pass-first offense without question, but the strength of UTEP’s defense even though there aren’t many strengths, is their pass defense as they’re 52^nd nationally against the pass and have also held Colorado State and Liberty reasonably close this season. WKU’s offense always has the potential to go off, but I think this is just a case of too many points. Give me UTEP.

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UTEP Team Preview

The UTEP Miners come into the conference championship after knocking off Sam Houston State 65-63. Tae Hardy leads the Miners in scoring with 15.2 PPG along with 2.8 RPG and 2.6 APG while Zid Powell has 11 PPG with 4.9 RPG and a team-high 3.2 APG to lead UTEP in assists this season. Otis Frazier III has 11.1 PPG with 4.7 RPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for UTEP so far this season. As a team, UTEP is averaging 73.2 PPG on 44.8% shooting from the field, 32% from three and 68.4% from the foul line this season.

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Western Kentucky Team Preview

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers booked their spot in the title game after an 85-54 rout of Middle Tennessee last time out. Don McHenry leads the Hilltoppers in scoring and assists with 14.8 PPG and 2.5 APG along with 3.2 RPG while Brandon Newman has 10.2 PPG and a team-high 5.7 RPG to lead the Hilltoppers in rebounding and Rodney Howard has 10.3 PPG with 4.8 RPG to round out the group of double-digit scorers for WKU so far this season while Tyrone Marshall has 8.6 PPG with 4.5 RPG and Khristian Lander has 8.8 PPG. As a team, Western Kentucky is averaging 80.5 PPG on 46.7% shooting from the field, 33.8% from three and 71.2% from the foul line this season.

UTEP vs. Western Kentucky Prediction

I’m on Western Kentucky here. UTEP’s found a way to burn me the last couple of days, but as tempting as it is to go back to them in an underdog role, Western Kentucky’s been too dominant over the course of the conference tournament to just simply ignore. The Hilltoppers have stepped it up at the right point in the year and I think they keep it rolling with a win and cover in the conference championship. Give me WKU.

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• The Sam Houston recent form and recent player performance 
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• Recent betting trends in games played between Sam Houston and UTEP
• A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Sam Houston and UTEP

Sam Houston Preview

The Sam Houston Bearkats are 21-11 (13-3) this season after they defeated FIU by a score of 78-59 in their last game. Sam Houston led 43-27 at the half and was able to slightly pull away in the second half for the win. The Bearkats shot 46.2% from the field and were +21 in rebounding margin in the game. Sam Houston has won eight games in a row and they have allowed 66 points or fewer in six of them. The Bearkats are scoring 72.4 points per game with 38.2 rebounds per game and 13.2 assists per game, while allowing 69.3 points against per game this year. Lamar Wilkerson is averaging 13.8 points per game, 3.7 rebounds per game, and 1.4 assists per game. Sam Houston is shooting 42.5% from the field, 73.3% on free throws, and 35.4% on three pointers this season. 

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UTEP Preview

The UTEP Miners are 17-15 (7-9) this year after they defeated Liberty by a score of 66-57 in their last game. UTEP led 31-30 at the half and held Liberty to just 27 points in the second half in the win. The Miners shot 47.9% from the field and were +7 in rebounding margin in the game. UTEP has also defeated FIU, Liberty, and Jacksonville State during this winning streak. The Miners are scoring 73.2 points per game with 32.9 rebounds per game and 13.3 assists per game, while giving up 69.4 points against per game this season. Tae Hardy is averaging 15.2 points per game, 2.8 rebounds per game, and 2.6 assists per game. UTEP is shooting 44.8% from the field, 68.4% on free throws, and 32% on three pointers this year. 

Sam Houston vs UTEP Betting Prediction

Sam Houston comes into this matchup as the #1 seed in the CUSA Tournament and they have won eight games in a row. The Bearkats don’t have very strong season numbers and they are only shooting 42.5% from the field, but they do have a big rebounding advantage in this game. UTEP was only 7-9 in conference play, but they have won four games in a row and are shooting 44.8% from the field this season. Sam Houston won both regular season meetings by scores of 65-54 and 60-56, and I think we are going to see another lower scoring game here. Take the under in this game.

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UTEP Team Preview

The UTEP Miners come into the conference tournament as the 5-seed, finishing the year with an overall record of 16-15 including a 7-9 mark in C-USA conference play. Tae Hardy leads the Miners in scoring with 15.2 PPG along with 2.8 RPG and 2.6 APG while Zid Powell has 11 PPG with 4.9 RPG and a team-high 3.2 APG to lead UTEP in assists this season. Otis Frazier III has 11.1 PPG with 4.7 RPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for UTEP so far this season. As a team, UTEP is averaging 73.2 PPG on 44.8% shooting from the field, 32% from three and 68.4% from the foul line this season.

Liberty Team Preview

The Liberty Flames come into the conference tournament as the 4-seed, finishing the year with an overall record of 18-13 including a 7-9 mark in C-USA conference play. Kyle Rode leads the Flames in scoring with 14.3 PPG along with 5 RPG while Brody Peebles has 10.8 PPG with 1.9 RPG and Kaden Metheny has 13.2 PPG. Zach Cleveland has 12 PPG with 6.2 RPG and 4 APG to round out the group of double-digit scorers for Liberty up to this point in the year. Colin Porter has 8.1 PPG with 3.9 APG while Joseph Venzant has 6.1 RPG this season.. As a team, Liberty is averaging 74.4 PPG on 46.8% shooting from the field, 36.6% from three and 66.7% from the foul line this season.

UTEP vs. Liberty Prediction

I’m on Liberty here. The Flames are simply the better team and Liberty looked bad in the second meeting against UTEP this season. The Flames are a better team than what they showed in that game, and on a neutral floor, I expect them to show it here. Give me the Flames.

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Sam Houston State Team Preview

The Sam Houston State Bearkats come into this one looking to build on a five-game win streak after an 81-64 win over Middle Tennessee last time out. Lamar Wilkerson leads the Bearkats in scoring with 14.1 PPG and 3.6 RPG while Davon Barnes has 13.9 PPG with 3.7 RPG as the only other double-digit scorer for Sam Houston so far this year. Damon Nicholas Jr. has 8.1 PPG with 5.6 RPG while Souleymane Doumbia has 6.1 PPG with 5.7 RPG. Kian Scroggins has a team-high 5.8 RPG to lead the Bearkats on the glass, while Jaden Ray also has 6.4 PPG with a team-high 4.1 APG to lead the Bearkats in the assist department this season. As a team, Sam Houston State is averaging 72 PPG on 42.2% shooting from the field, 35.2% from three and 72.8% from the foul line this season.

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Louisiana Tech Team Preview

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs come into this one looking to build on their five-game win streak after a 90-84 win over Western Kentucky last time out. Isaiah Crawford leads the Bulldogs in scoring with 16.4 PPG along with 5.9 RPG and 2.4 APG while Daniel Batcho has 14.5 PPG with a team-high 9.9 RPG to lead the Bulldogs on the glass and Tahlik Chavez has 13.7 PPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Louisiana Tech so far this season. As a team, Louisiana Tech is averaging 75 PPG on 45.9% shooting from the field, 36.4% from three and 70.3% from the foul line this season.

Sam Houston State vs. Louisiana Tech Prediction

I’m taking Sam Houston State and the points here. Both of these teams are solid offensively and do a lot of things well on the defensive end of the floor. This to me is just shaping up to be a close game that comes down to the wire, so I’ll take the points with the Bearkats in a game that I think comes down to the last shot.

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UTEP Preview

The UTEP Miners are 13-11 (4-5) this year after they defeated New Mexico State by a score of 74-49 in their last game. UTEP led 35-27 at halftime and they held NMSU to only 22 points in the second half in the win. The Miners shot 41.3% from the field and made 10 three pointers in the game. UTEP lost to Liberty by a score of 67-65 in the game prior to New Mexico State, but did beat Jacksonville State before that. The Miners are scoring 73.5 points per game with 33.5 rebounds per game and 13 assists per game, while allowing 68.4 points against per game this year. Tae Hardy is averaging 15.3 points per game, 3.0 rebounds per game, and 2.4 assists per game. UTEP is shooting 44.8% from the field, 68.9% on free throws, and 31.2% on three pointers this season.

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Western Kentucky Preview

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 17-7 (6-4) this season after they defeated Jacksonville State by a score of 70-59 in their last game. Western Kentucky trailed 29-28 at the half, but they out scored Jacksonville State 42-30 in the second half in the win. The Hilltoppers shot 41.5% from the field and recorded 42 rebounds in the game. Western Kentucky defeated Louisiana Tech by a score of 81-76 and Middle Tennessee by a score of 88-65 in the two games prior to Jacksonville State. The Hilltoppers are scoring 80.3 points per game with 40.1 rebounds per game and 13.5 assists per game, while giving up 74.2 points against per game this season. Don McHenry is averaging 16 points per game, 3.5 rebounds per game, and 2.6 assists per game. Western Kentucky is shooting 46.6% from the field, 70.1% on free throws, and 34% on three pointers this year. 

UTEP vs Western Kentucky Betting Prediction

Western Kentucky comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they are right in the middle of the race for first place in the C-USA standings. UTEP is 4-5 in conference play and while they have won two of their last three games, they have been terrible on the road. The Miners have scored 56, 54, 68, and 53 points in their last four road games and that type of effort won’t cut it against this WKU team. The Hilltoppers are a very good offensive team and I like them to run away with this game. 

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Sam Houston State Team Preview

The Sam Houston State Bearkats come into this one looking to build on back-to-back wins after a 60-56 win over UTEP last time out. Lamar Wilkerson leads the Bearkats in scoring with 15 PPG and 3.3 RPG while Davon Barnes has 13.9 PPG with 3.6 RPG as the only other double-digit scorer for Sam Houston so far this year. Damon Nicholas Jr. has 7.5 PPG with 5.9 RPG to lead the Bearkats on the glass while Souleymane Doumbia has 6.9 PPG with 5.8 RPG. Jaden Ray also has 6.6 PPG with a team-high 4 APG to lead the Bearkats in the assist department this season. As a team, Sam Houston State is averaging 71.5 PPG on 40.8% shooting from the field, 32.5% from three and 71.2% from the foul line this season.

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Western Kentucky Team Preview

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers come into this game hoping to build on a 105-91 win over FIU last time out. Don McHenry leads the Hilltoppers in scoring and assists with 14.8 PPG and 2.8 APG along with 3.6 RPG while Brandon Newman has 10.7 PPG and a team-high 6.3 RPG to lead the Hilltoppers in rebounding and Khristian Lander has 10.1 PPG with 2.6 APG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Western Kentucky so far this season. Tyrone Marshall Jr. and Rodney Howard each have 9+ PPG and 4.5+ RPG as well on the year. As a team, Western Kentucky is averaging 80.6 PPG on 46.7% shooting from the field, 33.7% from three and 68.4% from the foul line this season.

Sam Houston State vs. Western Kentucky Prediction

I’m on Western Kentucky here. I just think the Hilltoppers are the better team here and being at home has been a clear edge for WKU this season. Sam Houston’s gotten off to a nice start to their C-USA tenure, but in the end I think WKU is the more complete team and find a way to get it done here. Give me Western Kentucky at home.

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Odds

This game is lined at a pick ‘em, with the total set at 127.5 points.

Injuries

Neither side has anyone listed on the injury report for this game, so barring any last-minute announcements, both sides will come into this game at full strength.

Matchup History

North Texas’ 82-79 OT win over UAB back on February 9^th, 2023, made it three straight wins for the Mean Green in this head-to-head matchup.

Trends

UAB is 4-14-1 ATS in their last 19 games following an ATS win and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against a team with a winning record while the over is 7-1 in their last 8 neutral site games. North Texas is 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600 while the over is 5-0 in their last 5 games after allowing less than 50 points in their previous game.

Pick

I’m backing North Texas here. This is a talented UAB team led by Jordan Walker, but as good as Walker has been, the Mean Green have just been better when up against the Blazers and I expect this game to be no different. UAB was held in check by North Texas in the first meeting and when UAB figured out the Mean Green’s defense in the rematch, North Texas hung 82 on the Blazers. I just think that North Texas’ defense is the difference here so I’ll lean towards the Mean Green here.

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Odds

North Texas is listed as a 7.5-point favorite with the total for this game set at 121 points.

Injuries

Louisiana Tech comes into this game with a clean injury report while North Texas has Kai Huntsberry listed as questionable for this game with an ankle injury.

Matchup History

North Texas’ 72-62 win back on February 16^th, 2023, made it back-to-back wins and wins in six of the last seven meetings for the Mean Green.

Trends

Louisiana Tech is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 neutral site games and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against a team with a winning record while the over is 6-2 in their last 8 games overall. North Texas is 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following an ATS win while the under is 7-2 in their last 9 neutral site games.

Pick

I’m leaning towards North Texas here. The Mean Green dominated the meetings in the regular season and were the much hotter team down the stretch. LA Tech did have a game to shake off the rust, but they needed overtime to get that one done and this North Texas defense isn’t something you want to be up against on a quick turnaround. Give me the Mean Green.

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Odds

This game is lined at a pick ‘em, with the total for this game set at 126.5 points.

Injuries

Neither side has anyone listed on the injury report for this game, so barring any last-minute announcements, both sides will come into this game at full strength.

Matchup History

Middle Tennessee’s 62-58 win over Charlotte back on January 19^th, 2023, snapped Charlotte’s two-game win streak in this matchup.

Trends

Charlotte is 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall and 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games against a team with a winning record while the under is 5-1-2 in their last 8 games following an ATS win. Middle Tennessee is 9-2 ATS in their last 11 neutral site games and 23-11-2 ATS in their last 36 games against a team with a winning record while the over is 4-0-1 in their last 5 games following an ATS loss.

Pick

I’m backing Middle Tennessee here. This is a fairly even matchup record wise and both have had success this season on a neutral floor, but it’s been Middle Tennessee that’s been the cover machine going back to last season and I expect it to be no different here. Charlotte is solid defensively, but sometimes I worry they rely too heavily on that defense to get the job done. I’ll side with Middle Tennessee for the win here and to move on in the tournament.

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Odds

Louisiana Tech is listed as a 2.5-point favorite with the total for this game set at 141.5 points.

Injuries

Louisiana Tech has a clean injury report coming into this game while FIU has Nick Guadarrama listed as out indefinitely with a leg injury.

Matchup History

Louisiana Tech’s 77-76 OT win over FIU back on March 2^nd, 2023, made it four wins in the last five head-to-head meetings between these two teams.

Trends

Louisiana Tech is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 neutral site games while the over is 7-2 in their last 9 Wednesday games. FIU is 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games overall and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following an ATS win while the over is 4-0 in their last 4 games overall.

Pick

I’m backing the Panthers in this one. I’m not rushing to the window to bet this thing, but FIU has had the ATS success in the past against LA Tech, including covering in both meetings and earning a split in the two meetings this season as well. Not much else I can go on here, as both are fairly similar statistically, so I’ll take the free bucket with FIU here.

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Odds

Western Kentucky is listed as a 1.5-point home favorite with the total for this game set at 133.5 points.

Injuries

For UTEP, Mario McKinney Jr. is out indefinitely because of a suspension while Luke Frampton is out for the year for WKU with a knee injury.

Matchup History

Western Kentucky’s 73-68 win over UTEP back on March 2^nd, 2023, made it six straight wins for the Hilltoppers while sweeping the season series.

Trends

UTEP is 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games against a team with a winning record and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 neutral site games while the over is 6-1 in their last 7 games overall. Western Kentucky is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS loss and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a loss by 20 or more points while the over is 9-4 in their last 13 games overall.

Pick

I’m leaning towards WKU here. I don’t love this game, but the reality is that WKU has owned this matchup for a few years now, and the Hilltoppers have had some measure of success on a neutral floor this season. UTEP hasn’t played a neutral site game to this point and the Miners were a pretty hard team to back on the road for much of the season. I’ll side with the Hilltoppers in this one.

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Odds

FAU is listed as an 8.5-point road favorite with the total for this game set at 153.5 points.

Injuries

Neither side has anyone listed on the injury report for this game, so barring any last-minute announcements, both sides will come into this game at full strength.

Matchup History

FAU’s 90-81 win over Rice back on February 9^th, 2023, made it three straight wins for FAU in this head-to-head matchup.

Trends

FAU is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against a team with a winning record and 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a win by 20+ points while the over is 6-0-1 in their last 7 Thursday games. Rice is 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games and 4-10 ATS in their last 14 home games against a team with a road winning percentage above .600 while the over is 6-1 in their last 7 games following an ATS loss.

Pick

I’m backing FAU here. Rice has played well at home in spots, but they didn’t look good in their recent road trip as the offense was non-existent. FAU had trouble covering bigger numbers earlier on in the year, but the numbers are back to being manageable and they are coming off of two blowout wins in their last couple of outings. I’ll gladly back FAU here.

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Odds

UAB is listed as a 5.5-point road favorite with a total for this game set at 152.5 points.

Injuries

For UAB, Ledarrius Brewer is questionable for this game with an undisclosed injury while WKU has Luke Frampton listed as out for the season with a knee injury.

Matchup History

Western Kentucky’s 80-78 win back on January 11^th, 2023, made it nine straight meetings between these two teams without back-to-back winners.

Trends

UAB is 3-13-1 ATS in their last 17 games following an ATS win and 4-15-2 ATS in their last 21 road games while the over is 6-1 in their last 7 road games against a team with a winning home record. Western Kentucky is 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall and 4-11-2 ATS in their last 17 games against a team with a winning record while the over is 5-1 in their last 6 games overall.

Pick

I’m leaning towards the over here. UAB has been rolling as of late and I expect them to have a lot of success here, but I also think that you’ll see an inspired effort from WKU on senior day. The first meeting was really entertaining back in January and I think we have another fantastic game on tap between these two. Give me the over here.

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Odds

FAU is listed as a 18.5-point home favorite with the total for this game set at 147.5 points.

Injuries

For UTSA, Carlton Linguard Jr. is out for the season due to academic violations while FAU has a clean injury report coming into this game.

Matchup History

FAU’s 83-64 win over UTSA back on January 19^th, 2023, made it back-to-back wins for FAU in this head-to-head matchup.

Trends

UTSA is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS win and 10-4-2 ATS in their last 16 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600 while the over is 5-0 in their last 5 games overall. FAU is 17-7-2 ATS in their last 26 home games and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall while the over is 3-1-1 in their last 5 games against a team with a losing record.

Pick

I’m leaning towards the over here. I think FAU will be able to get a lot going on the offensive end, and I just don’t trust UTSA to be able to slow the Owls down. On the other end, UTSA’s been picking up the scoring in recent games and I think this is a spot where we can back the over with some level of confidence.

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