UTEP vs. Western Kentucky Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [2/15/2024]

College basketball action continues on Thursday at 7:00PM ET as UTEP takes on Western Kentucky at E. A. Diddle Arena.

Dimers.com's in-depth preview for Thursday's UTEP vs. Western Kentucky matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

UTEP vs. Western Kentucky Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between UTEP and Western Kentucky 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of college basketball picks.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives Western Kentucky a 71% chance of defeating UTEP. Our predicted final score has Western Kentucky winning 78-73.

According to our model, UTEP (+7) has a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 153.5 points has a 51% chance of going under.

UTEP vs. Western Kentucky Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	UTEP	Western Kentucky
Spread	+7 (-110)	-7 (-110)
Moneyline	+260	-285
Total	o153.5 (-105)	u153.5 (-110)

• Western Kentucky is the -7 favorite versus UTEP, with -110 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog UTEP (+7) to cover the spread, DraftKings also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Western Kentucky at -285. That means you can risk $285 to win $100 for a total payout of $385 if it gets the W.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for UTEP at +260, where you can bet $100 to profit $260, earning a total payout of $360 if it wins.
• The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 153.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

UTEP vs. Western Kentucky Picks

Our predictions matched with the current odds reveal the top betting picks to place on this game, detailed in Dimers' college basketball best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	UTEP +7	-110 🔥
Moneyline	UTEP	+260
Total	Under 153.5	-110

While Western Kentucky is more likely to win the game, betting on UTEP moneyline is the best option due to the 1.3% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

UTEP vs. Western Kentucky Game Information

Thursday's game between Western Kentucky and UTEP in college basketball action at E. A. Diddle Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: UTEP vs. Western Kentucky
• Date: Thursday February 15, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: E. A. Diddle Arena

Our full coverage of UTEP vs. Western Kentucky includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.

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