The UTEP Miners (10-18, 6-11 CUSA) are 9.5-point underdogs as they look to break a three-game losing streak when they visit the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (17-11, 10-7 CUSA) on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at E. A. Diddle Arena. The game airs at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 146.5.
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Western Kentucky Cover -9.5 vs UTEP -109
Western Kentucky vs. UTEP betting lines
- Western Kentucky moneyline odds to win: -510
- UTEP moneyline odds to win: +370
- Spread: Western Kentucky (-9.5)
- Total: 146.5
Western Kentucky statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Western Kentucky has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered six times in 13 games at home, and it has covered five times in 10 games when playing on the road.
- The Hilltoppers have hit the over on the total in a higher percentage of games at home (53.8%) than games on the road (40%).
- Western Kentucky has won a higher percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite at home, going 9-2 (.818). In away games as a moneyline favorite, it sports a record of 3-1 (.750).
Recent trends
- The Hilltoppers have seen a downturn in scoring lately, racking up 76.4 points per game in their last 10 outings, 2.6 points fewer than the 79.0 they’ve scored this year.
- Western Kentucky has been tougher on defense lately, allowing 73.2 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 74.9 points per game its opponents average on the 2025-26 season.
- The Hilltoppers’ past 10 outings have seen them make 9.2 three-pointers per game while shooting 35.0% from deep. Both numbers are up from their 2025-26 averages of 8.6 makes and 33.8%.
Western Kentucky betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-12-0 (Home: 6-7-0; Away: 5-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 9.5+: 1-3-0 (As Favorite: 7-8-0; As Underdog: 7-4-0)
- O-U-P: 12-14-0 (Home: 7-6-0; Away: 4-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-3 (Home: 9-2; Away: 3-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-8 (Home: 0-2; Away: 2-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.7 (351st in nation) | 42.6 (85th) | 35.6 (35th) | 33.1 (301st) | 13.4 (219th) | 9.9 (63rd) |
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UTEP statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, UTEP has had better results away (7-5-0) than at home (6-6-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Miners games have gone over five of 12 times at home (41.7%), and six of 12 on the road (50%).
- The Miners, as moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (4-3) than on the road (2-10) this year.
Recent trends
- While the Miners are posting 69.5 points per game in 2025-26, they have fallen short of that in their past 10 games, amassing 68.9 points per contest.
- UTEP has fared better defensively in its past 10 games, ceding 70.2 points per contest, 1.7 fewer points than its season average of 71.9 allowed.
- In their last 10 games, the Miners are sinking 8.4 threes per game, 1.0 more than their season average (7.4). They also own a better three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (36.8%) compared to their season average (34.0%).
UTEP betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-13-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 7-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 9.5+: 4-1-0 (As Favorite: 2-3-0; As Underdog: 11-10-0)
- O-U-P: 11-15-0 (Home: 5-7-0; Away: 6-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-2 (Home: 1-2; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-15 (Home: 4-3; Away: 2-10)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.0 (300th in nation) | 44.7 (206th) | 29.7 (298th) | 32.4 (264th) | 12.0 (312th) | 10.8 (165th) |
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