UTEP Miners vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders predictions, Jan 08, 2026

Jan 08, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

NCAA College Basketball, on Thursday,

Miners

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

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In an upcoming NCAA college basketball matchup, the UTEP Miners will face off against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on January 8, 2026, at the UTEP Miners’ home court.

Both teams come into this game with varying recent forms. The UTEP Miners have won only 1 of their last 5 matches, while the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders have won 3 of their last 5 games. This suggests that the Blue Raiders may have a slight edge coming into this contest.

Bookmakers have the odds in favor of the Blue Raiders with 1.43, while the Miners have odds of 2.73 to win at home. Our model prediction also slightly leans towards the Blue Raiders with a 59.7% probability of an away win.

Tactically, the Blue Raiders will look to capitalize on their recent form and momentum, while the Miners will aim to turn their fortunes around with a strong performance at home. It promises to be an exciting and closely contested matchup between these two teams. Ultimately, the outcome remains uncertain, and both sides have the potential to come out on top.

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UTEP
34.3%		 Middle Tennessee
65.7%

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Betting Odds

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Best for US Customers 2.66 1.45

Latest Results

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
29.12.25 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs basketball – UTEP Miners basketball – 75:63
22.12.25 UTEP Miners basketball – North Dakota State Bison basketball – 76:66
21.12.25 UTEP Miners basketball – Norfolk State Spartans basketball – 71:72		 04.01.26 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders basketball – Sam Houston State Bearkats basketball – 68:67
02.01.26 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders basketball – Louisiana Tech Bulldogs basketball – 88:51
29.12.25 Houston Cougars basketball – Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders basketball – 69:60
17.12.25 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders basketball – Kennesaw State Owls basketball – 68:67
07.12.25 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders basketball – Belmont Bruins basketball – 62:83

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, UTEP won 2.
  • UTEP is currently in poor form (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Middle Tennessee has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Recently, Middle Tennessee has had a series of home games.
  • Middle Tennessee might have a minor edge in this game.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, UTEP won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 1303:1380. (average 65.2:69).
  • Including home matches between the teams, UTEP won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 535:512. (average 66.9:64).

    Latest Head To Head

    01.03.25 UTEP Miners basketball – Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders basketball – 75:76 OT
    01.02.25 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders basketball – UTEP Miners basketball – 71:68
    17.02.24 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders basketball – UTEP Miners basketball – 96:90 OT
    18.01.24 UTEP Miners basketball – Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders basketball – 73:59
    04.03.23 UTEP Miners basketball – Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders basketball – 77:65

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.3 (11.11%)

    2. Michigan Tech: 4.4 (10.86%)

    3. Arizona Wildcats: 8.6 (5.56%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 10.1 (4.73%)

    5. Iowa State: 11.2 (4.27%)

    6. Purdue Boilermakers: 13 (3.68%)

    7. Duke Blue Devils: 13.6 (3.51%)

    8. Houston Cougars: 15.2 (3.14%)

    9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16.8 (2.84%)

    10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 26 (1.84%)

    11. Michigan State: 27 (1.77%)

    12. Brigham Young: 27 (1.77%)

    13. Michigan State Spartans W: 29 (1.65%)

    14. Vanderbilt Commodores: 29.4 (1.63%)

    15. Alabama Crimson Tide: 30.4 (1.57%)

    16. Florida Gators: 33.4 (1.43%)

    17. Louisville: 34 (1.41%)

    18. Arkansas State: 34 (1.41%)

    19. Kansas Jayhawks: 35.4 (1.35%)

    20. Arkansas Razorbacks: 38.25 (1.25%)

    21. Texas Tech: 39 (1.23%)

    22. Tennessee Volunteers: 43 (1.11%)

    23. North Carolina: 43 (1.11%)

    24. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 50.2 (0.95%)

    25. Kentucky Wildcats: 52.2 (0.92%)

    26. St. Johns Sonics: 75 (0.64%)

    27. Virginia Cavaliers: 80.2 (0.6%)

    28. St. Johns Red Storm: 87.75 (0.54%)

    29. Iowa Hawkeyes: 90.2 (0.53%)

    30. VCU Rams: 100 (0.48%)

    31. UC Irvine: 100 (0.48%)

    32. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.48%)

    33. High Point: 100 (0.48%)

    34. Seton Hall Pirates: 100 (0.48%)

    35. UC San Diego: 100 (0.48%)

    36. George Mason: 100 (0.48%)

    37. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.48%)

    38. McNeese State: 100 (0.48%)

    39. Utah State: 100 (0.48%)

    40. Penn State: 100 (0.48%)

    41. Yale: 100 (0.48%)

    42. St. Louis Billikens: 100 (0.48%)

    43. Georgetown: 100 (0.48%)

    44. Troy: 100 (0.48%)

    45. Akron Zips: 100 (0.48%)

    46. Saint Marys: 100 (0.48%)

    47. Boston College: 100 (0.48%)

    48. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.48%)

    49. California Maritime: 100 (0.48%)

    50. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.48%)

    51. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.48%)

    52. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.48%)

    53. Baylor Bears: 100.2 (0.48%)

    54. Clemson: 105.2 (0.45%)

    55. TCU: 110.2 (0.43%)

    56. Auburn Tigers: 110.2 (0.43%)

    57. UCLA: 110.2 (0.43%)

    58. Villanova Wildcats: 120.2 (0.4%)

    59. Indiana Hoosiers: 120.2 (0.4%)

    60. Missouri Tigers: 120.2 (0.4%)

    61. Georgia Bulldogs: 120.2 (0.4%)

    62. NC State: 120.2 (0.4%)

    63. Virginia Tech: 130.2 (0.37%)

    64. UCF Knights: 130.2 (0.37%)

    65. Wisconsin Badgers: 130.2 (0.37%)

    66. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.37%)

    67. Ohio State Buckeyes: 130.2 (0.37%)

    68. Oklahoma State: 130.2 (0.37%)

    69. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.35%)

    70. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.32%)

    71. Wake Forest: 180.2 (0.27%)

    72. Butler Bulldogs: 180.2 (0.27%)

    73. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.27%)

    74. Creighton: 180.2 (0.27%)

    75. Texas Longhorns: 180.2 (0.27%)

    76. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.27%)

    77. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.27%)

    78. Texas A&M: 180.2 (0.27%)

    79. Oregon Ducks: 180.2 (0.27%)

    80. Boise State: 230.2 (0.21%)

    81. LSU: 230.2 (0.21%)

    82. Memphis Tigers: 230.2 (0.21%)

    83. Kansas State: 230.2 (0.21%)

    84. Washington Huskies: 230.2 (0.21%)

    85. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.21%)

    86. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.21%)

    87. Cincinnati Bearcats: 230.2 (0.21%)

    88. Arizona State: 230.2 (0.21%)

    89. California Golden Bears: 262.75 (0.18%)

    90. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.18%)

    91. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.17%)

    92. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.17%)

    93. Marquette: 280.2 (0.17%)

    94. Colorado State: 280.2 (0.17%)

    95. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.17%)

    96. Colorado: 280.2 (0.17%)

    97. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.17%)

    98. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.17%)

    99. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.17%)

    100. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.17%)

    101. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.17%)

    102. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.17%)

    103. Georgia Tech: 280.2 (0.17%)

    104. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.17%)

    105. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.17%)

    106. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.17%)

    107. Florida State: 280.2 (0.17%)

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