UTEP at Sam Houston

UTEP looks to end a five-game skid against a team they beat earlier in the season, 81-72, while covering as a 5.5-point favorite. The defense is fifth in the 10-team Conference USA in points given up and third at defending the 3-pointer (.312). The offense is No. 1 in turnover margin (+4.52). Sam Houston is 4-12 in the conference and ranked last defensively, surrendering 75.8 points per game and in shooting allowed (.447). They're also last at defending beyond the arc (.352) and rank seventh in turnover margin (-0.34). Play UTEP.