UTEP Miners vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Picks & Prediction for Thursday, February 26, 2026

By: Thomas Pemberton Published 02/26/2026, 12:00 AM ET

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will host the UTEP Miners on Thursday in this Conference USA matchup. UTEP rolls into Middle Tennessee riding a two game losing streak. While Middle Tennessee is hoping to build off of a win. Find my UTEP vs Middle Tennessee prediction below or click here for all of our expert's Free College Basketball Picks.

Miners Hope To Snap Their Two Game Losing Streak

The UTEP Miners are 10-17 on the season with a 6-10 conference record. UTEP is 2-9 on the road this season and they are 4-6 over their last ten games. The Miners are hoping to snap their two game losing streak on Thursday. UTEP lost to New Mexico S. 67-63 in their last game played. Jamal West led the Miners in the loss with 22 points and 7 rebounds. Kaseem Watson added 8 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Elijah Jones leads UTEP on the season with 14 points scored per game. The Miners are scoring 69.6 points scored per game with 7.3 made three pointers. UTEP plays aggressive defense and are averaging 7.6 steals per game.

Blue Raiders Seeking A Second Straight Win

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are 13-14 on the season with 7-9 conference record. Middle Tennessee is 9-4 on their home court but are just 3-7 over their last ten games. The Blue Raiders beat Delaware 78-66 in their last game played. Torey Alston had 15 points and 12 rebounds in the win. Chris Loofe added 11 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. Kamari Lands leads Middle Tennessee with 13.6 points scored per game. The Blue Raiders are scoring 75.3 points per game with 9.3 made three pointers. Middle Tennessee have four players averaging double digit points scored per game.

UTEP vs Middle Tennessee Spread Pick

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders -7.5

The UTEP Miners beat the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 83-80 in their last meeting last month. UTEP has been awful on the road this season while Middle Tennessee plays their best ball at home. UTEP is 7-4 ATS on the road. Middle Tennessee is 3-7 ATS on their home court. Watch for Middle Tennessee to be the better team at home.

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UTEP vs Middle Tennessee Over/Under Pick

OVER 140.5

The total is set at 140.5 points in this matchup. The Blue Raiders offense has been performing well as of late. Middle Tennessee has scored at least 70 points in five straight games. While UTEP has scored more than 70 points in three straight games. Take the over as Middle Tennessee should find ways to score points and set the pace.

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