Liberty Flames vs UTEP Miners predictions, Jan 17, 2026

Jan 17, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

NCAA College Basketball, on Saturday,

Liberty Flames

Miners

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In an upcoming NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Liberty Flames will take on the UTEP Miners at home on January 17, 2026. The Liberty Flames have been in impressive form, winning all of their last five matches, showcasing their tactical strengths and ability to dominate on the court. On the other hand, the UTEP Miners have won only two of their last five matches, indicating a slightly inconsistent performance in recent games.

The bookmakers’ odds heavily favor the Liberty Flames with a 1.09 chance of winning at home, while the UTEP Miners are the underdogs with odds of 5.88 for an away win. This suggests that the Liberty Flames are expected to maintain their winning streak and secure another victory.

However, in sports, anything can happen, and the UTEP Miners cannot be underestimated. With the passion and unpredictability of college basketball, this matchup is sure to be an exciting and competitive game. Both teams will be looking to bring their A-game and secure a crucial win. It will be interesting to see how the Liberty Flames and UTEP Miners perform on the court in this highly anticipated showdown.

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Liberty
84.4%		 UTEP
15.6%

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Betting Odds

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Pinnacle 1.09 5.88

Latest Results

15.01.26 Liberty Flames basketball – New Mexico State Aggies basketball – 73:71
10.01.26 Sam Houston State Bearkats basketball – Liberty Flames basketball – 74:82
08.01.26 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs basketball – Liberty Flames basketball – 56:72
04.01.26 Liberty Flames basketball – Jacksonville State Gamecocks basketball – 78:69
02.01.26 Liberty Flames basketball – Kennesaw State Owls basketball – 81:73		 15.01.26 Delaware Fightin Blue Hens basketball – UTEP Miners basketball – 69:70
10.01.26 UTEP Miners basketball – Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – 56:68
08.01.26 UTEP Miners basketball – Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders basketball – 83:80 OT
04.01.26 Florida International Golden Panthers basketball – UTEP Miners basketball – 76:64
02.01.26 Missouri State Bears basketball – UTEP Miners basketball – 79:55

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Liberty won 2.
  • Liberty is in fantastic form, winning most of its recent matches (last 5 games: 5 wins).
  • In recent matches, UTEP has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • In this match, Liberty is the obvious favorite.
  • In the last 6 head-to-head matches, Liberty won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 402:399. (average 67:66.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Liberty won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 259:265. (average 64.8:66.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    12.03.25 Liberty Flames basketball – UTEP Miners basketball – 81:60
    15.02.25 UTEP Miners basketball – Liberty Flames basketball – 69:76
    16.01.25 Liberty Flames basketball – UTEP Miners basketball – 70:72
    14.03.24 Liberty Flames basketball – UTEP Miners basketball – 57:66
    02.03.24 Liberty Flames basketball – UTEP Miners basketball – 51:67

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.5 (15.91%)

    2. Arizona Wildcats: 5.5 (13.02%)

    3. Connecticut Huskies: 10 (7.16%)

    4. Purdue Boilermakers: 11 (6.51%)

    5. Iowa State: 12 (5.97%)

    6. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (5.51%)

    7. Houston Cougars: 15 (4.77%)

    8. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16 (4.48%)

    9. Illinois Fighting Illini: 23 (3.11%)

    10. Florida Gators: 26 (2.75%)

    11. Vanderbilt Commodores: 31 (2.31%)

    12. Brigham Young: 31 (2.31%)

    13. Michigan State: 36 (1.99%)

    14. Kansas Jayhawks: 36 (1.99%)

    15. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 41 (1.75%)

    16. Texas Tech: 51 (1.4%)

    17. Virginia Cavaliers: 51 (1.4%)

    18. Louisville: 51 (1.4%)

    19. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.4%)

    20. Alabama Crimson Tide: 51 (1.4%)

    21. North Carolina: 67 (1.07%)

    22. Tennessee Volunteers: 81 (0.88%)

    23. Kentucky Wildcats: 101 (0.71%)

    24. Clemson: 126 (0.57%)

    25. St. Johns Red Storm: 126 (0.57%)

    26. Baylor Bears: 151 (0.47%)

    27. Iowa Hawkeyes: 151 (0.47%)

    28. UCLA: 151 (0.47%)

    29. Villanova Wildcats: 201 (0.36%)

    30. Indiana Hoosiers: 201 (0.36%)

    31. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

    32. Auburn Tigers: 201 (0.36%)

    33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

    34. TCU: 251 (0.29%)

    35. UCF Knights: 251 (0.29%)

    36. Seton Hall Pirates: 251 (0.29%)

    37. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.29%)

    38. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

    39. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

    40. Texas A&M: 251 (0.29%)

    41. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.2%)

    42. Missouri Tigers: 351 (0.2%)

    43. Georgia Bulldogs: 351 (0.2%)

    44. USC Trojans: 351 (0.2%)

    45. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.14%)

    46. Syracuse Orange: 501 (0.14%)

    47. San Diego State: 501 (0.14%)

    48. Creighton: 501 (0.14%)

    49. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.14%)

    50. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.14%)

    51. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.14%)

    52. Oregon Ducks: 501 (0.14%)

    53. St. Louis Billikens: 501 (0.14%)

    54. LSU: 751 (0.1%)

    55. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

    56. Wake Forest: 751 (0.1%)

    57. Kansas State: 751 (0.1%)

    58. Washington Huskies: 751 (0.1%)

    59. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

    60. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

    61. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

    62. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

    63. Maryland Terrapins: 1001 (0.07%)

    64. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

    65. Boise State: 1001 (0.07%)

    66. Marquette: 1001 (0.07%)

    67. Colorado State: 1001 (0.07%)

    68. Memphis Tigers: 1001 (0.07%)

    69. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

    70. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

    71. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

    72. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    73. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

    74. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

    75. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

    76. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    77. Georgia Tech: 1001 (0.07%)

    78. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

    79. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

    80. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

    81. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

    82. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 1001 (0.07%)

    83. Florida State: 1001 (0.07%)

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