UTEP vs. Western Kentucky

This is the first round of the Conference USA tournament and Western Kentucky will look to redeem itself after getting annihilated 67-33 against North Texas on Saturday while shooting only 27.7 percent. The Hilltoppers had beaten UTEP 73-68 the game before by shooting 59.2 percent so the following game was an anomaly as the Hilltoppers shoot 44.7 percent on the season. Western Kentucky has beaten the Miners six times in a row and covered the spread the last five, including both meetings this season. UTEP is only 3-9 ATS its past 12 games and 1-9 ATS versus teams with winning records. The Hilltoppers have bounced back to cover four of their past five following a loss by at least 20 points. The game against North Texas no doubt influenced this line. Take Western Kentucky.