UTEP Miners vs Liberty Flames Prediction – 3/12/2025

The Liberty Flames, holding a 25-6 record, are set to face the UTEP Miners, who stand at 18-14, in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA Tournament. The game is scheduled for March 12, 2025, at 6:30 PM Eastern Time at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The winner will advance to face either Kennesaw State or New Mexico State in the semifinals.

UTEP Miners vs. Liberty Flames Game Preview

Liberty enters the tournament as the top seed, having secured four victories in their last five games. Their most recent outing was a commanding 90-61 win over Western Kentucky, where they dominated the boards with a 45-38 rebounding advantage. The Flames' offense averages 76.2 points per game, shooting 48.8% from the field and 38.0% from three-point range. Guard Taelon Peter leads the team with 13.7 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. Defensively, Liberty allows 62.3 points per game, with opponents shooting 41.0% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc.

UTEP, seeded eighth, has faced challenges recently, losing seven of their last eight games. However, they are coming off a 79-65 victory over Sam Houston, where senior guard Corey Camper Jr. contributed 18 points. The Miners average 72.7 points per game, shooting 44.1% from the field and 34.7% from three-point range. Forward Otis Frazier III is a key player, averaging 13.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.3 steals per game. On defense, UTEP allows 70.6 points per game, with opponents shooting 45.2% from the field and 33.5% from three-point range.

Betting Insights

• Point Spread: Liberty is favored by 7.5 points.
• Over/Under: The total points line is set at 138.5.
• Moneyline: Liberty -320, UTEP +270.

UTEP Miners vs. Liberty Flames Prediction

Considering Liberty's recent form and their strong defensive metrics, they are well-positioned to control the game's tempo and limit UTEP's offensive opportunities. UTEP's recent struggles and Liberty's balanced attack suggest that the Flames will cover the 7.5-point spread. Additionally, both teams have shown tendencies for lower-scoring games, making the under on the 138.5 total points line a prudent choice.

Prediction: Liberty to win and cover the spread; total points under 138.5.

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