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UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee prediction: Why Middle Tennessee is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/26/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get UTEP vs Middle Tennessee predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Middle Tennessee will square off with UTEP in men's college basketball action at Murphy Center on Thursday, commencing at 7:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Middle Tennessee as the most likely winner of the UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between UTEP and Middle Tennessee 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Middle Tennessee a 78% chance of defeating UTEP. Our predicted final score has Middle Tennessee winning 75-67.
According to our model, UTEP (+8.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 139.5 points has a 55% chance of going over.
UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | UTEP | Middle Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +8.5 (-105) | -8.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +340 | -410 |
| Total | o139.5 (-105) | u139.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 +8.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | UTEP | +340 |
| Total | Over 139.5 | -105 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 139.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball game between Middle Tennessee and UTEP at Murphy Center is scheduled to commence at 7:30 PM ET.
- Who: UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee
- Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: Murphy Center
Conclusion
We predict Middle Tennessee, with a 78% win probability, will likely beat UTEP on Thursday.
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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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