UTEP vs Sam Houston Prediction, Picks & Odds | 06 Mar 2025

Back UTEP to Frustrate Sam Houston

There’s a great opportunity to back UTEP against the spread considering they should perform well against Sam Houston. Snap up the -110 when it comes to the underdogs covering the +2.5.

Teams’ Last Clash Saw 81-72 UTEP Win

Texas El Paso Miners were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders by a 76-75 (OT) scoreline.

Sam Houston Bearkats lost their last game, being beaten at home to Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 90-66.

Head-to-Head Statistics

UTEP have beaten Sam Houston in their last two matchups. On the road, they won 65-63 and followed up with a 81-72 home win. In the previous 4 games between the teams, they have won two apiece.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Sam Houston	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
UTEP	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

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UTEP vs Sam Houston Prediction & Picks

There’s the opportunity to back UTEP to cover the +2.5 line in this college contest. Betting the underdogs on the spread seems the logical play and there is -110 now available.

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Key UTEP vs Sam Houston stats:

• The +2.5 line has been covered by UTEP in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sam Houston in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sam Houston in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sam Houston in 2 consecutive games.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by UTEP in 2 consecutive games against Sam Houston.

UTEP +2.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. 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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Best Bet

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Correct Score Prediction

UTEP 71 - 69 Sam Houston

For a fun bet, consider backing UTEP to claim a 71-69 win. Although it’s a speculative wager, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

UTEP vs Sam Houston 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.

Books Predicting a Tight Affair

The Moneyline odds about Sam Houston triumphing is priced at -130 and you can get UTEP Miners at +108. In the eyes of the leading sportsbooks, the home team are regarded as 56% likely to claim a victory.

The spread is 2.5 and the total points line is currently 146.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. Those expecting a low total can back Under 146.5 at -118.

There’s a chance to back Sam Houston at -140 to reach the 20-point total before their opponents. Should you want to go against the favorites, UTEP are available at -100.

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Moneyline

UTEP

+108

Sam Houston

-130

Point Spread

UTEP +2.5

-115

Sam Houston -2.5

-105

Total Points

Under 146.5

-118

Over 146.5

-104

Player Props & Micro Betting

There is regularly betting value to be found from wagering on the player props with the best online gambling sites. You can find lots of ways to back for or against a specific player lining up for one of the two teams.

For those looking to enjoy a thrilling in-game wager, college basketball micro betting could be up your street. You are now able to wager on the Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

UTEP Stats

Sam Houston Stats

Moneyline

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

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 144.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 141.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 145.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.30 pts and allowed 73.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.80 pts and allowed 70.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 143.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 149.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 145.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.30 pts and allowed 73.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 77.80 pts and allowed 71.90 pts in the last 10 home games

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Conference USA	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
FIU	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Jacksonville State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Kennesaw State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Liberty	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Louisiana Tech	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Middle Tennessee	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Missouri State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
New Mexico State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Sam Houston	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
UTEP	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Western Kentucky	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

• 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