The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (9-6, 2-2 CUSA) are favored (by 3.5 points) to break a three-game road losing streak when they visit the UTEP Miners (5-10, 1-3 CUSA) on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET. The point total is 145.5 in the matchup.
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Western Kentucky Cover -3.5 vs UTEP -108
Western Kentucky vs. UTEP betting lines
- Western Kentucky moneyline odds to win: -169
- UTEP moneyline odds to win: +141
- Spread: Western Kentucky (-3.5)
- Total: 145.5
Western Kentucky statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Western Kentucky has played better at home, covering three times in six home games, and one time in four road games.
- The Hilltoppers have eclipsed the total in a higher percentage of games at home (66.7%) than away games (50%).
- At home, Western Kentucky has won more often as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 5-0 (1.000). In road games, it is 1-1 (.500) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Hilltoppers have had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 78.9 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 81.9 they’ve racked up over the course of this season.
- Western Kentucky has been slightly suspect on the defensive end of the floor recently, allowing 77.4 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 77.0 it has surrendered this year.
- The Hilltoppers are trending up from deep over their last 10 outings, making 9.8 threes per game and shooting 34.9% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 8.5 makes and 33.2% from distance in the 2025-26 season.
Western Kentucky betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-6-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 1-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 2-3-0 (As Favorite: 3-4-0; As Underdog: 4-2-0)
- O-U-P: 7-6-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 2-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-1 (Home: 5-0; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.0 (337th in nation) | 42.1 (105th) | 36.9 (39th) | 33.5 (302nd) | 13.4 (242nd) | 10.4 (90th) |
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UTEP statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, UTEP has a better winning percentage at home (.600, 3-2-0 record) than on the road (.333, 2-4-0).
- In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Miners’ games have finished above the over/under at home (60%, three of five) than on the road (50%, three of six).
- The Miners’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is 1.000 (2-0), and away it is .000 (0-6).
Recent trends
- Over their past 10 games, the Miners are averaging 66.3 points per contest, 4.4 fewer points than their season average (70.7).
- UTEP has played worse defensively in its last 10 games, surrendering 73.8 points per contest, 0.9 more points than its season average of 72.9.
- The Miners are draining 7.1 three-pointers per game with a 31.7% three-point percentage over their previous 10 games, compared to their season averages of 6.6 and 31.8%.
UTEP betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-8-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 2-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 3-3-0 (As Favorite: 1-2-0; As Underdog: 4-6-0)
- O-U-P: 6-7-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 3-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-1 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-8 (Home: 2-0; Away: 0-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.2 (285th in nation) | 45.6 (292nd) | 30.2 (293rd) | 31.1 (178th) | 12.3 (306th) | 11.7 (200th) |
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