Sam Houston State Bearkats vs UTEP Miners predictions, Feb 04, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

8 months ago

NCAA College Basketball, on Wednesday, 7:30 pm ET

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In an upcoming NCAA College Basketball match, the Sam Houston State Bearkats will face off against the UTEP Miners. The Bearkats come into the game in red-hot form, having won all of their last 5 matches, showcasing their dominance on the court. On the other hand, the UTEP Miners have had a slightly inconsistent run, winning just 2 of their last 5 games.

Sam Houston State Bearkats basketball team will have the home court advantage in this matchup, which is reflected in the bookmakers’ odds favoring them at 1.16. The UTEP Miners, as the underdogs, are priced at 5 to win on the road.

When it comes to tactical strengths, the Bearkats have demonstrated solid defense and efficient scoring capabilities, while the Miners have shown resilience and determination in their recent matches.

In conclusion, while the odds may be in favor of the Sam Houston State Bearkats, basketball is a game where anything can happen. The UTEP Miners have the potential to pull off an upset, making this an intriguing matchup to watch.

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Sam Houston State
81.3%

UTEP
18.7%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.16		4.29
	1.15		5.75

Latest Results

31.01.26 Sam Houston State Bearkats basketball – Louisiana Tech Bulldogs basketball – 83:67
28.01.26 Missouri State Bears basketball – Sam Houston State Bearkats basketball – 71:80
24.01.26 Sam Houston State Bearkats basketball – Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – 73:58
21.01.26 Sam Houston State Bearkats basketball – Kennesaw State Owls basketball – 93:87
17.01.26 Florida International Golden Panthers basketball – Sam Houston State Bearkats basketball – 63:76

31.01.26 UTEP Miners basketball – Delaware Fightin Blue Hens basketball – 70:55
28.01.26 UTEP Miners basketball – Louisiana Tech Bulldogs basketball – 59:69
24.01.26 UTEP Miners basketball – Missouri State Bears basketball – 57:62
22.01.26 UTEP Miners basketball – Florida International Golden Panthers basketball – 83:77
17.01.26 Liberty Flames basketball – UTEP Miners basketball – 80:69

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Sam Houston State won 2.

Sam Houston State is in fantastic form, winning most of its recent matches (last 5 games: 5 wins).

UTEP has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

Recently, UTEP has had a series of home games.

In this match, Sam Houston State is the obvious favorite.

In the last 6 head-to-head matches, Sam Houston State won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 414:422. (average 69:70.3).

Including home matches between the teams, Sam Houston State won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 212:208. (average 70.7:69.3).

Latest Head To Head

11.03.25 UTEP Miners basketball – Sam Houston State Bearkats basketball – 79:65
06.03.25 Sam Houston State Bearkats basketball – UTEP Miners basketball – 89:87
04.01.25 UTEP Miners basketball – Sam Houston State Bearkats basketball – 81:72
15.03.24 Sam Houston State Bearkats basketball – UTEP Miners basketball – 63:65
24.02.24 UTEP Miners basketball – Sam Houston State Bearkats basketball – 54:65

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Arizona Wildcats: 4.75 (15.05%)

2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.5 (13%)

3. Duke Blue Devils: 8 (8.94%)

4. Connecticut Huskies: 12 (5.96%)

5. Houston Cougars: 12 (5.96%)

6. Illinois Fighting Illini: 16 (4.47%)

7. Florida Gators: 19 (3.76%)

8. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 19 (3.76%)

9. Purdue Boilermakers: 19 (3.76%)

10. Iowa State: 20 (3.57%)

11. Kansas Jayhawks: 21 (3.4%)

12. Michigan State: 26 (2.75%)

13. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 26 (2.75%)

14. Texas Tech: 31 (2.31%)

15. Brigham Young: 31 (2.31%)

16. Vanderbilt Commodores: 36 (1.99%)

17. Alabama Crimson Tide: 41 (1.74%)

18. Virginia Cavaliers: 67 (1.07%)

19. Tennessee Volunteers: 81 (0.88%)

20. Louisville: 81 (0.88%)

21. Arkansas Razorbacks: 81 (0.88%)

22. North Carolina: 81 (0.88%)

23. Kentucky Wildcats: 81 (0.88%)

24. St. Johns Red Storm: 91 (0.79%)

25. Clemson: 126 (0.57%)

26. Iowa Hawkeyes: 126 (0.57%)

27. St. Louis Billikens: 126 (0.57%)

28. Auburn Tigers: 176 (0.41%)

29. UCF Knights: 201 (0.36%)

30. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

31. UCLA: 201 (0.36%)

32. Georgia Bulldogs: 201 (0.36%)

33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

34. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.28%)

35. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.28%)

36. Miami (FL): 251 (0.28%)

37. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.28%)

38. Texas A&M: 251 (0.28%)

39. Baylor Bears: 351 (0.2%)

40. Indiana Hoosiers: 351 (0.2%)

41. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.2%)

42. USC Trojans: 351 (0.2%)

43. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.14%)

44. TCU: 501 (0.14%)

45. Seton Hall Pirates: 501 (0.14%)

46. New Mexico: 501 (0.14%)

47. San Diego State: 501 (0.14%)

48. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.14%)

49. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

50. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

51. Missouri Tigers: 751 (0.1%)

52. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

53. LSU: 1001 (0.07%)

54. Ole Miss Rebels: 1001 (0.07%)

55. Washington Huskies: 1001 (0.07%)

56. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

57. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

58. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

59. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

60. Creighton: 1001 (0.07%)

61. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

62. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

63. Oklahoma State: 1001 (0.07%)

64. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

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

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