UTEP Miners
Away · model win chance 45%
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Preview · Thu 11/19, 9 PM ET
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· Pan American Center, Las Cruces, NM
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The model's call
Rating model v1 · updated Sun Nov 15, 2:59 PM ETNMSU -1.6model spread
137.7model total
65possessions
No line yet. CUSA lines usually post about a day ahead; once books post, the model's side and total leans show here in color.
OverUnderFavoriteUnderdogThe colored fill is the gap between the model and the market: a full chip means 6 points or more. The number on each chip is that gap.
Projections come from opponent-adjusted offense, defense and pace for every D-I team, with home court. Player absences are not in the number yet. A lean is the gap between the model and the market, not a guarantee. 21+.
Players to watch
Box-score ratings, points per 100 possessions vs an average D-I player
Best overall
Mark Lavrenov NMSU · F
+0.8#32 overall in CUSA
Offensive engine
Jae'Coby Osborne NMSU · F
+2.2#15 offense in CUSA
Defensive anchor
Gabe Pickens NMSU · G
-2.4#120 defense in CUSA
Best overall is the top net rating among regulars in this game; offensive engine and defensive anchor are the best on each end. Ranks are among 138 rated CUSA players. Early in the season these lean on last year's numbers. Tap a player for his profile.
Team ratings
| UTEP | NMSU | |
|---|---|---|
| Net rating | -9.2 #274 | -12.1 #301 |
| Offense | 99.0 #296 | 101.7 #256 |
| Defense | 108.2 #224 | 113.8 #323 |
| Tempo | 67.6 #322 | 68.0 #305 |
| Games this season | 3 | 3 |
Per 100 possessions, adjusted for opponent and venue; # is the D-I rank of 365. Defense: lower is better. Full table on the ratings page.
Line, rest and travel
No line posted yet. When CUSA lines post →
| Team | Rest days | Miles in | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP Miners | non-CUSA team, not tracked | ||
| New Mexico State Aggies | 3 | 619 | same |
Miles are an estimate from the travel model.