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Florida Atlantic @ Texas-El Paso

Current Records: Florida Atlantic 18-1; Texas-El Paso 11-8

What to Know

The Texas-El Paso Miners and the #24 Florida Atlantic Owls are set to square off in a Conference USA matchup at 9 p.m. ET Jan. 21 at Don Haskins Center. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

Texas-El Paso took their contest against the Florida International Panthers on Thursday by a conclusive 81-61 score. Forward Otis Frazier III and guard Shamar Givance were among the main playmakers for the Miners as the former had 15 points along with six boards and the latter posted a double-double on 15 points and ten assists. Frazier III's performance made up for a slower matchup against the Charlotte 49ers on Monday. Frazier III's points were the most he has had all season.

Meanwhile, the Owls strolled past the Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners with points to spare on Thursday, taking the game 83-64. Four players on Florida Atlantic scored in the double digits: guard Johnell Davis (14), guard Brandon Weatherspoon (12), guard Alijah Martin (11), and guard Nicholas Boyd (10).

Texas-El Paso is expected to lose this next one by 5.5. They might be worth taking a chance on against the spread, however, as they are currently on a five-game streak of ATS wins.

Texas-El Paso came out on top in a nail-biter against Florida Atlantic when the two teams previously met in January of last year, sneaking past 70-68. Will the Miners repeat their success, or do the Owls have a better game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 9 p.m. ET
  • Where: Don Haskins Center -- El Paso, Texas
  • TV: ESPN Plus
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $24.15

Odds

The Owls are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Miners, according to the latest college basketball odds.

Bettors have moved against the Owls slightly, as the game opened with the Owls as a 7.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Texas-El Paso have won five out of their last nine games against Florida Atlantic.

  • Jan 27, 2022 - Texas-El Paso 70 vs. Florida Atlantic 68
  • Mar 10, 2021 - Florida Atlantic 76 vs. Texas-El Paso 70
  • Jan 04, 2020 - Florida Atlantic 59 vs. Texas-El Paso 56
  • Feb 07, 2019 - Florida Atlantic 61 vs. Texas-El Paso 48
  • Jan 11, 2018 - Florida Atlantic 73 vs. Texas-El Paso 66
  • Feb 23, 2017 - Texas-El Paso 60 vs. Florida Atlantic 55
  • Jan 14, 2017 - Texas-El Paso 66 vs. Florida Atlantic 65
  • Feb 13, 2016 - Texas-El Paso 89 vs. Florida Atlantic 82
  • Jan 21, 2016 - Texas-El Paso 71 vs. Florida Atlantic 56