FIU vs UTEP Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: FIU vs UTEP

The Florida International Panthers battle the UTEP Miners, with tip-off scheduled for 22:00 on Thursday, January 22.

There are lots of reasons to support the prediction that FIU will get the better of UTEP. Therefore, we’re heading to the Moneyline where you can get -128.

Florida International Panthers were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Sam Houston Bearkats by a 76-63 scoreline.

UTEP Miners were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 80-69 reverse against Liberty Flames.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was FIU who came out on top when they last played UTEP. A 76-64 win was recorded. The past 10 H2H games have seen UTEP land eight wins.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
FIU	15-17	2580	2492	88	12-7	3-10	1L
UTEP	11-20	2149	2244	-95	9-8	2-12	1L

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FIU vs UTEP Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best FIU vs UTEP picks: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation and a ready-made bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

We are keeping our pick nice and simple by heading to the Moneyline. Take the generous -128 that FIU are able to claim a victory in this college matchup.

Our expert college basketball handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key FIU vs UTEP stats:

• UTEP have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• UTEP have lost 13 of their last 20 games.

FIU Moneyline Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 56.2% chance of winning. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

If you’re looking for a bet at bigger odds, then Florida International are an option on the spread. The sportsbooks have a series of lines that you can back them to cover.

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Our Game Prediction

FIU Moneyline @ -128 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

FIU 80 - 75 UTEP

You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a huge payout by getting this correct score right. We’re going for the Panthers to achieve a 80-75 victory and hopefully this goes close.

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FIU vs UTEP Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

There are betting odds of +105 about UTEP Miners winning, with FIU currently available at -127. The hosts have a 49% chance of victory in the eyes of the most popular sportsbooks.

1.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 150.5 right now. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you fancy Over 150.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.

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Moneyline

FIU

-127

UTEP

+105

Point Spread

FIU -1.5

-105

UTEP +1.5

-115

Total Points

Under 150.5

-105

Over 150.5

-115

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FIU Stats

UTEP Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 162.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 150.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 148.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.10 pts and allowed 79.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.20 pts and allowed 81.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 139.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 148.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 148.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.80 pts and allowed 73.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 77.50 pts and allowed 70.50 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Conference USA	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Liberty	25-7	2501	2253	248	14-4	11-3	1L
Sam Houston	22-11	2714	2447	267	14-2	8-9	1L
Kennesaw State	21-13	2834	2587	247	14-3	7-10	3W
Louisiana Tech	20-14	2375	2210	165	16-4	4-10	1L
Western Kentucky	18-14	2537	2436	101	13-6	5-8	3L
Middle Tennessee	17-15	2414	2329	85	12-5	5-10	1L
New Mexico State	16-16	2403	2303	100	11-6	5-10	1L
Missouri State	16-18	2551	2502	49	11-7	5-11	1L
Jacksonville State	15-17	2325	2188	137	10-9	5-8	1L
FIU	15-17	2580	2492	88	12-7	3-10	1L
UTEP	11-20	2149	2244	-95	9-8	2-12	1L
Delaware	10-21	2098	2293	-195	6-11	4-10	1L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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