UTEP vs Liberty Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: UTEP vs Liberty
The UTEP Miners go up against the Liberty Flames, with tip-off scheduled for 15:00 on Saturday, January 17.
Our prediction is that Liberty will beat UTEP by a significant margin. With this in mind, let’s go for them on the spread at -12.5 which is currently available at odds of -120.
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UTEP Miners triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Delaware Fighting Blue Hens were beaten 70-69.
Liberty Flames won their last game which was at home. It was a 73-71 triumph against New Mexico State.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Liberty have beaten UTEP in their most recent meetings. On the road, a 76-69 scoreline was enjoyed before a home win by 81-60. In the previous 6 games between the teams, they have won three apiece.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Liberty
|
14-3 | 1365 | 1155 | 210 | 9-1 | 5-2 | 8W |
UTEP
|
6-11 | 1187 | 1230 | -43 | 5-4 | 1-7 | 1W |
UTEP vs Liberty Prediction & Picks
Step into UTEP vs Liberty with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.
Game Prediction
Liberty can enjoy a huge victory in this college matchup and a wager on the spread could be the best way forward. Back the big favorites off -12.5 to cover the line at -120.
Our basketball picks are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the college hoops action might unfold.
Key UTEP vs Liberty stats:
Liberty -12.5 Probability
The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 54.6% chance of this pick winning. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Liberty -12.5, Over 137.5 points and Liberty/BTTS Yes on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.
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Correct Score Prediction
62
-
79
Liberty
There’s a huge payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with the Flames to claim a 79-62 win which will hopefully go close.
UTEP vs Liberty 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.
According to the Moneyline betting odds, Liberty are red-hot -1429 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 93% chance of winning this college game. UTEP Miners are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +800.
The spread is calculated to be 13.5, while total points comes in at 137.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you fancy Over 137.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.
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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
UTEP Stats
Liberty Stats
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
- 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- +12.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
- -12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- -12.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 139.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 135.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 137.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 137.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.70 pts and allowed 72.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 60.90 pts and allowed 74.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 146.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 150.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 137.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 137.5 at Home: Covered in the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.90 pts and allowed 69.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.20 pts and allowed 63.80 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Conference USA | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Liberty
|
14-3 | 1365 | 1155 | 210 | 9-1 | 5-2 | 8W |
Western Kentucky
|
11-6 | 1383 | 1283 | 100 | 9-2 | 2-4 | 2W |
Kennesaw State
|
11-6 | 1512 | 1309 | 203 | 9-1 | 2-5 | 3W |
Middle Tennessee
|
10-7 | 1271 | 1169 | 102 | 8-2 | 2-5 | 1L |
Missouri State
|
10-7 | 1279 | 1221 | 58 | 9-2 | 1-5 | 1L |
Louisiana Tech
|
10-7 | 1158 | 1025 | 133 | 10-1 | 0-6 | 2W |
Sam Houston
|
10-7 | 1438 | 1271 | 167 | 5-1 | 5-6 | 2W |
New Mexico State
|
9-7 | 1215 | 1095 | 120 | 8-2 | 1-5 | 1W |
FIU
|
9-8 | 1443 | 1333 | 110 | 9-2 | 0-6 | 4L |
Jacksonville State
|
8-9 | 1250 | 1134 | 116 | 6-5 | 2-4 | 2L |
|
UTEP
|
6-11 | 1187 | 1230 | -43 | 5-4 | 1-7 | 1W |
Delaware
|
5-12 | 1123 | 1202 | -79 | 4-7 | 1-5 | 4L |
- 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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