UTEP vs Louisiana Tech Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: UTEP vs Louisiana Tech

The UTEP Miners face the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, with tip-off scheduled for 19:30 on Monday, December 29.

LA Tech are available at odds of -108 when it comes to backing them against the spread. The appealing -3.5 line could be covered with ease when they play UTEP and this looks like a value bet.

UTEP Miners claimed a victory in their previous game. A 76-66 home win occurred against North Dakota State Bison.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs were winners last time out. It was a 90-37 home victory against Dallas Christian Crusaders.

Head-to-Head Statistics

LA Tech won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 76-58 triumph when facing UTEP. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six LA Tech victories.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Louisiana Tech	20-14	2375	2210	165	16-4	4-10	1L
UTEP	11-20	2149	2244	-95	9-8	2-12	1L

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UTEP vs Louisiana Tech Prediction & Picks

Our expert UTEP vs Louisiana Tech betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

Don’t miss out on the chance to side with LA Tech on the spread at -3.5. On the face of it, this seems a generous line and odds of -108 can be backed for this college contest.

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 UTEP vs Louisiana Tech stats:

• The -3.5 line has been covered by LA Tech in 4 consecutive games at home.
• The -3.5 line has been covered by LA Tech in 15 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -3.5 line has been covered by LA Tech in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by UTEP in 6 consecutive games on the road.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by UTEP in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by UTEP in 12 of their last 20 games.

LA Tech -3.5 Probability

The best betting sites suggest there’s a 51.8% chance of our pick delivering a return. Based on our analysts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UTEP 63 - 69 Louisiana Tech

Rather than betting on the Bulldogs to win, there’s the option to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 69-63 triumph in their favor.

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UTEP vs Louisiana Tech 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.

The Louisiana Tech odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -159 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 61% chance of winning. UTEP Miners are the underdogs at +128 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

2.5 is the spread and 130.5 is the total points line. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you’re going for Over 130.5, then the odds are -106.

The good news is that you’ll find a strong selection of game lines and team props for most college contests. The best basketball betting sites provide a wide range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

UTEP

+128

LA Tech

-159

Point Spread

UTEP +2.5

-108

LA Tech -2.5

-112

Total Points

Under 130.5

-114

Over 130.5

-106

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

There are always opportunities to enjoy college basketball micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find player and team props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.

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UTEP Stats

Louisiana Tech Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 140.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 128.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 128.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.80 pts and allowed 72.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 64.80 pts and allowed 75.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 126.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 129.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 128.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 128.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.60 pts and allowed 53.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 76.20 pts and allowed 53.00 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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