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Florida International @ Texas-El Paso

Current Records: Florida International 12-8; Texas-El Paso 12-8

What to Know

The Texas-El Paso Miners are 8-2 against the Florida International Panthers since January of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success this past Saturday. Texas-El Paso and Florida International will face off in a Conference USA battle at 9 p.m. ET at Don Haskins Center. The Miners won both of their matches against Florida International last season (75-59 and 77-68) and are aiming for the same result this time around.

Texas-El Paso sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 70-68 victory over the Florida Atlantic Owls this past Thursday. Guard Souley Boum took over for Texas-El Paso, finishing with 28 points (a whopping 40% of their total).

Meanwhile, the Panthers came up short against the Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners this past Thursday, falling 73-66. Despite the loss, Florida International had strong showings from guard Tevin Brewer, who had 17 points, and forward Clevon Brown, who had 12 points along with three blocks.

The Miners are the favorite in this one, with an expected 6.5-point margin of victory. Those who got lucky with them against the spread this past Thursday might want to hold off on placing bets this time since the squad has yet to string together back-to-back wins against the spread.

Texas-El Paso's win lifted them to 12-8 while Florida International's defeat dropped them down to 12-8. This past Thursday Texas-El Paso relied heavily on Boum, who shot 5-for-8 from beyond the arc and finished with 28 points. It will be up to Florida International's defense to limit his damage.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 9 p.m. ET
  • Where: Don Haskins Center -- El Paso, Texas
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Miners are a solid 6.5-point favorite against the Panthers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Miners as a 6-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Texas-El Paso have won eight out of their last ten games against Florida International.

  • Feb 13, 2021 - Texas-El Paso 77 vs. Florida International 68
  • Feb 12, 2021 - Texas-El Paso 75 vs. Florida International 59
  • Jan 02, 2020 - Florida International 69 vs. Texas-El Paso 67
  • Feb 09, 2019 - Texas-El Paso 85 vs. Florida International 75
  • Jan 13, 2018 - Texas-El Paso 72 vs. Florida International 68
  • Feb 25, 2017 - Texas-El Paso 90 vs. Florida International 76
  • Jan 12, 2017 - Texas-El Paso 88 vs. Florida International 87
  • Mar 09, 2016 - Texas-El Paso 85 vs. Florida International 77
  • Feb 11, 2016 - Texas-El Paso 84 vs. Florida International 74
  • Jan 23, 2016 - Florida International 79 vs. Texas-El Paso 69

Injury Report for Texas-El Paso

  • Keonte Kennedy: Out (Foot)

Injury Report for Florida International

No Injury Information