UTEP @ La Tech MBB prediction, game thread etc

[groundrounds]

There is no current line on the game but computer models are predicting LaTech 74, Miners 64.
UTEP is 0-5 on the road and LaTech is 9-0 at home. A Miner win would be a big upset.
Isaiah Crawford has always had UTEP's number. I don't think UTEP has anyone that can stop him.
The game is Thursday at 5pm on ESPN+. It should be a Mondo free experience.

UTEP 76
Bull Dogs 74

 

[Hollywoodminer]

There is no current line on the game but computer models are predicting LaTech 74, Miners 64.
UTEP is 0-5 on the road and LaTech is 9-0 at home. A Miner win would be a big upset.
Isaiah Crawford has always had UTEP's number. I don't think UTEP has anyone that can stop him.
The game is Thursday at 5pm on ESPN+. It should be a Mondo free experience.

UTEP 76
Bull Dogs 74

they need to win just one of these 2 road games. If they can score in the 80's we win.
Utep 85
LaTech 79

 

[EPUTEP]

Louisiana Tech is a 10.5 point favorite. I just don't see UTEP winning this game.

LA Tech- 79
UTEP- 67

 

[groundrounds]

they need to win just one of these 2 road games. If they can score in the 80's we win.
Utep 85
LaTech 79

It might be the toughest road trip of the season. La Tech and Sam Houston are currently at the top of the standings.

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[axingfools1]

I think Frazier can slow down Crawford, but La Tech has good 3 point shooting and who's gonna stop Batcho?

La Tech 75
UtEP 62

 

[groundrounds]

I think Frazier can slow down Crawford, but La Tech has good 3 point shooting and who's gonna stop Batcho?

La Tech 75
UtEP 62

I wonder if we'll see Big Ham get some minutes? Maybe this is the 2 Bigs game Golding has been hinting at.

 

[nattybry]

They might sneak one out on this road trip, but it's not this one
Ruston River Rats 79
Utep We Used to be good a really long time ago Miners 70

 

[MINER.JAY]

I think miners play a tough road game but la tech is too much at home

LaTech 88
Miners 80

 

[Minerinciter]

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[MineroFanatico]

The Miners can hang with any team in this watered down conference. It all depends on which team shows up. When UTEP is hitting their shots, they can be a tough out. If they're not hitting their shots, on the flip side, anybody in the conference can beat them. I haven't predicted a Miner game in a while. I just have no fvckn idea who is going to show up. There is almost no consistency either way.

 

[FeralFelidae]

The Miners can hang with any team in this watered down conference. It all depends on which team shows up. When UTEP is hitting their shots, they can be a tough out. If they're not hitting their shots, on the flip side, anybody in the conference can beat them. I haven't predicted a Miner game in a while. I just have no fvckn idea who is going to show up. There is almost no consistency either way.

The "good" Miner team usually only makes appearances for home games.

 

[MineroFanatico]

The "good" Miner team usually only makes appearances for home games.

This is very true. However, I imagine the possibility exists that the Miners could have a good shooting night...even on the road.

 

[Lil_Train]

This is very true. However, I imagine the possibility exists that the Miners could have a good shooting night...even on the road.

With the small lineup, rebounding has been a problem along with allowing an unbelievably high shooting percentage. All the steals and turnovers are great, but they are coming at a cost. I would expect to see more of Solomon and Kalu together to counter LAT's size. Either way there is very little chance to win if they allow 60% from the field like they did against WKU.

 

[JCorona]

I don’t see us getting any q1 or q2 wins. The good thing is after LT we only have one more game scheduled vs that type of opponent.

 

[axingfools1]

With the small lineup, rebounding has been a problem along with allowing an unbelievably high shooting percentage. All the steals and turnovers are great, but they are coming at a cost. I would expect to see more of Solomon and Kalu together to counter LAT's size. Either way there is very little chance to win if they allow 60% from the field like they did against WKU.

60% 🤣🤣. That's just crazy horrible.

 

[unihorn]

They’re 84 in KenPom; we’re 203.

Their only conference loss is to Sam Houston on the road.

 

[MinerManiac]

What is Kalu doing shooting from there?

 

[unihorn]

Their stadium is empty.

 

[MineroFanatico]

Would be nice if we could hit any of those bunnies.

 

[unihorn]

Announcer sounds like Jimmy Stewart.

 

[MinerManiac]

Nice inbound play

 

[MineroFanatico]

Great perimeter defense!!

 

[unihorn]

Our D is frustrating them so far.

 

[MinerManiac]

Hey Hebb hit one!

 

[picks up]

The announcer made me chuckle when he described Powell as an "excellent actor."

 

[MineroFanatico]

Hey Hebb hit one!

So thissss is what he was brought in to do. He’s up to 30% on the season from deep.🔥

 

[MinerManiac]

I know these guys are the LA Tech announcers, but going on forever about a Chavez 3 when there is an obviously injured player (Frazier) is ridiculous

 

[unihorn]

Driving on Boracho ain’t working.

 

[MineroFanatico]

We CANNOT hit a gawd damn thing now.

 

[MinerManiac]

Watching our halfcourt offense is painful. Showing it to POWs would certainly violate the Geneva Convention

 

[EPUTEP]

I know these guys are the LA Tech announcers, but going on forever about a Chavez 3 when there is an obviously injured player (Frazier) is ridiculous

You don't want to know what other teams think about our announcers.

 

[MinerManiac]

You don't want to know what other teams think about our announcers.

Oh, I'm sure they think as highly of our announcers as we do

 

[MineroFanatico]

Camper is extremely athletic, but he can’t shoot to save his life. He’s missed some wide open 10-12 footers.

 

[MinerManiac]

How long is our current drought?

 

[unihorn]

This feels like a slow death.

 

[MineroFanatico]

How long is our current drought?

Over 5 minutes of clock time.

 

[unihorn]

Does Batcho have any fouls?

 

[Lil_Train]

Camper is extremely athletic, but he can’t shoot to save his life. He’s missed some wide open 10-12 footers.

He was good at home last week. Hasn't been able to carry it on the road.

 

[MinerManiac]

Only 15 points in over 15 minutes. The Miners are on pace to score less than 40

 

[unihorn]

Jones was fouled on that shot.