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Middle Tennessee vs. UTEP prediction: Middle Tennessee favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/8/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Middle Tennessee vs UTEP predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Thursday at 9:00 PM ET as Middle Tennessee squares off with UTEP in men's college basketball action at Don Haskins Center.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Middle Tennessee as the most likely winner of the Middle Tennessee vs. UTEP game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Middle Tennessee vs. UTEP prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between Middle Tennessee and UTEP 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Middle Tennessee a 62% chance of defeating UTEP. Our predicted final score has Middle Tennessee winning 71-68.
According to our model, UTEP (+3.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the 138.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Middle Tennessee vs. UTEP odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Middle Tennessee | UTEP |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -3.5 (-110) | +3.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | -185 | +155 |
| Total | o138.5 (-105) | u138.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Middle Tennessee vs. UTEP picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | UTEP +3.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | UTEP | +155 |
| Total | Over 138.5 | -105 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is UTEP +3.5 at the spread.
Middle Tennessee vs. UTEP game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball matchup between UTEP and Middle Tennessee at Don Haskins Center is scheduled to start at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Middle Tennessee vs. UTEP
- Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Don Haskins Center
Conclusion
We predict Middle Tennessee, with a 62% win probability, will likely beat UTEP on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Middle Tennessee vs. UTEP insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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