UTEP vs Middle Tennessee Basketball Odds

The Miners will play the Blue Raiders on Thursday, February 26th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:30 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, UTEP and Middle Tennessee are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, February 26th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, UTEP currently has a 95.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Middle Tennessee is 95.33.
  • Away UTEP - UTEP starts this game with a 2-8 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the C-USA Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Middle Tennessee - Middle Tennessee meets UTEP boasting a 8-4 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the C-USA Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - UTEP currently ranks 5th (0.400) in the C-USA Conference, with Middle Tennessee now standing 5th (0.400) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 C-USA Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - UTEP has a 0.385 overall win percentage, with Middle Tennessee matching up with a 0.462 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - UTEP currently possesses 10-16 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Middle Tennessee has tallied a 12-14 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus! UTEP, 10-16, faces Middle Tennessee, 12-14, in crucial conference matchup.

Both teams, 6-9 in C-USA, need win to improve conference tournament seeding. UTEP lost last game, Middle Tennessee lost last 2. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

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Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

UTEP
Favorite

Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee has a -9.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. UTEP has a +9.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. UTEP is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 139.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 139.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

UTEP
Favorite

Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee is the -450 moneyline favorite. Risk $450 to win $100 on Middle Tennessee at BetMGM. UTEP is the +340 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $340 on UTEP. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the UTEP vs Middle Tennessee College Basketball game on Thursday, February 26th, 2026?

Middle Tennessee is a -9.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while UTEP is a +9.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the UTEP vs Middle Tennessee College Basketball game on Thursday, February 26th, 2026?

The best over line is 139.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 139.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the UTEP vs Middle Tennessee College Basketball game on Thursday, February 26th, 2026?

Middle Tennessee is a -450 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and UTEP is a +340 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
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UTEP
Middle Tennessee
7:30pm EST
+9.5 -115-9.5 -105
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Underdog UTEP - UTEP bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A +9.5 UTEP underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.

Favorite Middle Tennessee - Middle Tennessee bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A -9.5 Middle Tennessee favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

UTEP at Middle Tennessee Prop Bets

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UTEP
Middle Tennessee
First to 5 Points
7:30pm EST
+110-155Bet
UTEP
Middle Tennessee
First to 10 Points
7:30pm EST
+130-185Bet
UTEP
Middle Tennessee
First to 15 Points
7:30pm EST
+140-200Bet
UTEP
Middle Tennessee
Game to Overtime
7:30pm EST
Yes +900No -5000Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - UTEP, Middle Tennessee
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Middle Tennessee12-140.4628-43-86-9+8.50.400L2
UTEP10-160.3858-62-86-9+8.50.400L1

UTEP & Middle Tennessee Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

UTEP Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM UTEP YR: futures available

Middle Tennessee Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Middle Tennessee YR: futures available

UTEP & Middle Tennessee Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the UTEP vs Middle Tennessee College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, February 26th, 2026 at 7:30 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the UTEP vs Middle Tennessee Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the UTEP vs Middle Tennessee Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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