UTEP vs Western Kentucky Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: UTEP vs Western Kentucky

The UTEP Miners battle the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, with tip-off scheduled for 15:00 on Saturday, February 28.

Western Kentucky should enjoy a substantial win and that’s why we’re taking the -10.5 about them on the spread. We expect our selection to cover the line at -110 against UTEP.

UTEP Miners lost on the road in their previous game. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders won 77-67.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won their last game, beating New Mexico State at home. It was a 93-70 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Western Kentucky claim a 68-56 win over UTEP. Western Kentucky have five straight victories against UTEP. They’ve also claimed 9 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Western Kentucky	17-11	2212	2096	116	12-5	5-6	5W
UTEP	10-18	1945	2012	-67	8-7	2-11	3L

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UTEP vs Western Kentucky Prediction & Picks

We dive into the top UTEP vs Western Kentucky betting angles, including our main match prediction, best correct score play and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

Western Kentucky 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 -10.5 to cover the line at -110.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant college hoops stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate basketball picks.

Key UTEP vs Western Kentucky stats:

• The -10.5 line has been covered by WKU in 2 consecutive games.

WKU -10.5 Probability

According to the top betting apps, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Western Kentucky -10.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

UTEP 66 - 80 Western Kentucky

If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then the Hilltoppers to enjoy a 80-66 win could be along the right lines. There are enormous odds for this particular outcome.

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UTEP vs Western Kentucky 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 latest Moneyline betting odds give Western Kentucky a 87% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -667 favorites with the sportsbooks. At +460, UTEP Miners are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

10.5 is the spread and 142.5 is the total points line. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 142.5 at -115.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball wagers. The best sportsbooks have a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the game.

Moneyline

UTEP

+460

WKU

-667

Point Spread

UTEP +10.5

-110

WKU -10.5

-110

Total Points

Under 142.5

-105

Over 142.5

-115

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UTEP Stats

Western Kentucky Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 139.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 137.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 142.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 68.90 pts and allowed 70.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 64.70 pts and allowed 72.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 154.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 142.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.40 pts and allowed 73.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.10 pts and allowed 75.40 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	23-5	2201	1950	251	13-2	10-3	2L
Sam Houston	20-8	2334	2064	270	12-1	8-7	4W
Western Kentucky	17-11	2212	2096	116	12-5	5-6	5W
Kennesaw State	17-11	2351	2128	223	13-3	4-8	3W
Louisiana Tech	16-12	1933	1811	122	14-2	2-10	1W
Jacksonville State	14-14	2045	1901	144	10-7	4-7	1W
Middle Tennessee	14-14	2111	2034	77	11-5	3-9	2W
New Mexico State	13-14	2033	1934	99	9-6	4-8	1L
Missouri State	13-15	2102	2057	45	10-6	3-9	6L
FIU	13-15	2265	2201	64	11-5	2-10	1L
UTEP	10-18	1945	2012	-67	8-7	2-11	3L
Delaware	9-19	1895	2042	-147	5-10	4-9	3L

• 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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