North Dakota State vs UTEP Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: North Dakota State vs UTEP

The North Dakota State Bison square off against the UTEP Miners, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Monday, December 22.

We’re forecasting that North Dakota State and UTEP will produce a significant combined points total. Therefore, our prediction is to take the -106 that there are Over 144.5 points.

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North Dakota State Bison were beaten 74-73 in their previous game, being turned over at home to UC Irvine Anteaters.

UTEP Miners lost their last game, being beaten at home to Norfolk State Spartans 72-71.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
North Dakota State	10-4	1147	977	170	6-1	4-3	1L
UTEP	3-7	720	717	3	3-3	0-4	5L

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North Dakota State vs UTEP Prediction & Picks

Take on North Dakota State vs UTEP with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

There are odds of -106 about Over 144.5 points and this looks more than generous for this college contest. The bar might have been set too low in terms of the total line.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our college basketball handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key North Dakota State vs UTEP stats:

• The 144.5 line has been covered in the last 4 NDSU games.
• The 144.5 line has been covered in 17 of the last 20 NDSU games.
• The 144.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 NDSU games.
• The 144.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 UTEP games at home.

Over 144.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 51.5% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

NDSU 80 - 72 UTEP

Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where the Bison can be backed speculatively to achieve a 80-72 victory.

North Dakota State vs UTEP Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With a 62% chance of securing victory, North Dakota State are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -164. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, UTEP Miners are trading at +134.

The spread is 3.5 and the total points line is currently 143.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you’re wanting to back Over 143.5, the odds are -114.

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Moneyline

NDSU

-164

UTEP

+134

Point Spread

NDSU -3.5

-102

UTEP +3.5

-118

Total Points

Under 143.5

-105

Over 143.5

-114

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North Dakota State Stats

UTEP Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 149.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 144.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.30 pts and allowed 72.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.70 pts and allowed 74.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 143.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 150.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 144.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.00 pts and allowed 71.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 77.70 pts and allowed 72.30 pts in the last 10 home games

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Conference USA	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Liberty	8-3	882	718	164	6-1	2-2	2W
New Mexico State	7-3	749	688	61	6-1	1-2	1W
Kennesaw State	8-4	1120	913	207	6-1	2-3	2L
Middle Tennessee	7-4	858	785	73	6-2	1-2	2W
Western Kentucky	7-4	929	845	84	6-2	1-2	1L
Sam Houston	7-4	940	840	100	3-0	4-4	1L
Louisiana Tech	6-4	696	573	123	6-0	0-4	1L
FIU	6-4	842	789	53	6-1	0-3	1W
Missouri State	5-5	749	728	21	5-2	0-3	1W
Jacksonville State	5-6	821	696	125	4-4	1-2	1W
Delaware	4-7	752	810	-58	3-4	1-3	1W
UTEP	3-7	720	717	3	3-3	0-4	5L

Summit	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
North Dakota State	10-4	1147	977	170	6-1	4-3	1L
St. Thomas	10-4	1106	992	114	6-0	4-4	4W
South Dakota State	7-7	1050	966	84	4-3	3-4	2L
Omaha	7-7	1102	1083	19	5-1	2-6	4W
South Dakota	7-7	1168	1170	-2	6-2	1-5	1L
Denver	7-7	1177	1189	-12	4-2	3-5	2W
Oral Roberts	5-9	1048	1079	-31	5-2	0-7	2L
North Dakota	5-10	1105	1146	-41	3-5	2-5	1L
Kansas City	2-11	910	1071	-161	2-3	0-8	2L

• 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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