Florida International vs UTEP Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 8

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UTEP quarterback Cade McConnell (11) rolls out looking for an open receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Liberty on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in El Paso, Texas. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
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  • The Florida International is a -7 point favorite vs. UTEP
  • The Florida International vs. UTEP Total (Over/Under): 46.5 points
  • TV Channel: CBSSN

The Florida International Panthers (2-4) visit Sun Bowl to take on the UTEP Miners (0-6) on Oct. 16 in El Paso, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:00pm EDT.

Florida International is a betting favorite in Week 8, with the spread sitting at -7 (-110).

The Florida International vs. UTEP Over/Under is 46.5 total points.

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Florida International vs. UTEP Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Florida International-7 -11046.5 -110-275
UTEP +7 -11046.5 -110+220

Florida International vs UTEP Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Florida International will win this game with 65.2% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Florida International and UTEP, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Florida International vs UTEP Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts UTEP will cover the spread with 68.9% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • FIU has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.90 Units / 41% ROI)
  • FIU has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 8 games (+3.70 Units / 46% ROI)
  • FIU has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.90 Units / 52% ROI)
  • FIU has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • FIU have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+1.85 Units / 35% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the 1H Moneyline in 2 of their last 5 games at home (+1.20 Units / 19% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the Game Total Under in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+0.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • UTEP have covered the 1H Spread in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+0.75 Units / 14% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 2 of their last 3 games at home (+0.70 Units / 19% ROI)

Florida International Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Florida International is 4-2 against the spread this college football season (+1.8 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • Florida International is 2-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.45 Units / -9% ROI
  • Florida International is 3-3 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Florida International is 3-3 when betting the Under for -0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI

UTEP Against the Spread (ATS) Record

UTEP is 1-5 against the spread this college football season (-4.45 Units / -67.94% ROI).

  • UTEP is 0-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.25 Units / -100% ROI
  • UTEP is 2-4 when betting the Over for -2.4 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • UTEP is 4-2 when betting the Under for +1.8 Units / 27.27% ROI

Florida International: Keys to the Game vs. UTEP

Florida International is 4-11 (.267) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush since the 2023 season– T-28th-worst in FBS; Average: .435

Florida International is 4-12 (.250) when allowing 7 or more explosive plays since the 2023 season– T-28th-worst in FBS; Average: .414

Florida International is 2-12 (.143) when allowing 22 or more points since the 2023 season– T-33rd-worst in FBS; Average: .285

Florida International is 3-8 (.273) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2023 season– T-11th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .468

UTEP: Keys to the Game vs. Florida International

UTEP is 1-15 (.062) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards since the 2023 season– T-2nd-worst in FBS; Average: .423

UTEP is 2-15 (.118) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2023 season– 4th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .428

UTEP is 3-11 (.214) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2023 season– 4th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .565

UTEP is 1-15 (.062) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush since the 2023 season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: .435

Florida International Offensive Stats & Trends

Florida International WRs have 6 receptions for 20 or more yards in close and late situations this season– T-most among FBS Teams

Florida International Skill Players had no touchdowns on 19 receptions last week– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 12.6

Florida International Skill Players have 6 receptions for 20 or more yards in close and late situations this season– T-most among FBS Teams

Florida International QBs have fumbled 8 times in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– T-4th-most among FBS Teams

Florida International Skill Players have 9 receptions for 20 or more yards in the 4th quarter this season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams

UTEP Offensive Stats & Trends

UTEP RBs have been targeted 11.5 times per game (69/6) this season– highest among FBS Teams; Average: 4.3

UTEP Skill Players have averaged 24.3 yards per reception (73 yards/3 catches) on 3rd and short since the 2023 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 10.4

UTEP RBs have 6 receptions for 20 or more yards this season– 3rd-most among FBS Teams

UTEP Skill Players have averaged a touchdown every 3.4 receptions (17 Rec/5 TDs) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 4th-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 2.1

UTEP RBs have rushed for one TD on 128 carries this season– 3rd-worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 20.6

Florida International Panthers Defensive Stats & Trends

Florida International has not recorded a sack (54 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.0

Florida International has not recorded a sack (54 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 15.3

Florida International has tackled opponents for a loss on just 15 of 246 rushing attempts (6% TFL%) this season– worst in FBS; Average: 16%.

Florida International has tackled opponents for a loss on just 15 of 246 rushing attempts (6% TFL%) this season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 15%.

Florida International did not record a sack (35 pass attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 16.4

UTEP Miners Defensive Stats & Trends

UTEP has allowed 208.3 yards from scrimmage per game to RBs this season– 5th-worst in FBS; Average: 140.5

UTEP has averaged a sack every 4.0 pass attempts (12 Pass Attempts/3 Sacks) in the Red Zone this season– T-2nd-best in FBS; Average: 14.9

UTEP has intercepted one of 12 attempts in the Red Zone this season– T-5th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 37.2

UTEP has allowed 234.2 rushing yards per game (1,405/6) this season– 6th-worst in FBS; Average: 146.2

UTEP has allowed a Completion Pct of 65% (46 completions/71 attempts) on 3rd and long since the 2023 season– 4th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 56%


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