Match Analysis: UTEP Miners vs Loyola Marymount Lions – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-12
- Time: 2:00 AM UTC
- Location: Don Haskins Center
Game Overview
The UTEP Miners (2-0) host the Loyola Marymount Lions (3-0) in a non-conference matchup. Both teams are off to strong starts, with UTEP averaging 102.5 points per game and shooting 56.4% from the field, while Loyola Marymount is averaging 100.3 points per game and allowing just 62.7 points per game. The Lions are slight favorites on the road, but UTEPβs home-court advantage and offensive efficiency make this a high-value matchup.
Key Factors to Consider
- UTEP is averaging 102.5 PPG on 56.4% shooting, ranking 12th nationally in field goal percentage. Loyola Marymount is averaging 100.3 PPG on 55.2% shooting and allowing only 62.7 PPG, with strong rebounding and defensive metrics. Both teams are efficient offensively and defensively, but UTEPβs home scoring environment is a major factor.
- Loyola Marymount won the most recent meeting 67-47 as 3.5-point home favorites. UTEP won the prior meeting in 1999 by 26 points. The Lions have a 2-1 edge in the series, but UTEPβs recent offensive explosion suggests a different dynamic this time.
- No significant injuries reported for either team.
- The game is at Don Haskins Center, a strong home-court advantage for UTEP. The Miners are 2-0 at home this season, averaging 102.5 PPG. The Lions are 3-0 on the road, but this is their first true road test against a high-scoring team.
- Both teams are undefeated and looking to build momentum. UTEP is motivated to prove themselves against a strong West Coast opponent, while Loyola Marymount wants to extend their win streak and validate their early-season success.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Loyola Marymount Lions: -155, UTEP Miners: 130 | Loyola Marymount Lions | Not available |
| Spread | Loyola Marymount Lions: -2.5, UTEP Miners: 2.5 | UTEP Miners +2.5 | Not available |
| Over/under | Over: 147.5, Under: 147.5 | Over 147.5 | Not available |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Loyola Marymount Lions -5% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 147.5 19% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Over 147.5 at 19% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 21% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
UTEP covers the spread and keeps the game close, but Loyola Marymountβs defense and experience edges them out in a tight contest. The total is likely to go over due to both teamsβ offensive efficiency and high-scoring environments.
Predicted Score: UTEP 76, Loyola Marymount 74