Middle Tenn State vs UTEP Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 9

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The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (4-4) visit Sun Bowl Stadium to take on the UTEP Miners (4-5) on Oct. 29. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:00pm EDT in El Paso.

are betting favorites in Week 9, with the spread sitting at ().

The Over/Under for Middle Tenn State vs. UTEP is total points.

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Middle Tenn State vs. UTEP Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 9

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Middle Tenn State vs UTEP Prediction for Week 9

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts UTEP will win this game with 51.0% confidence.

Middle Tenn State vs UTEP Spread Prediction for Week 9

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts UTEP will cover the spread with 59.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Middle Tenn State and UTEP, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


Best Middle Tenn State Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Middle Tenn State players for Week 9, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • player high – away 

Best UTEP Player Prop Best Bets Today

Top NCAAF player prop bets for UTEP players for Week 9, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • player  high – home
  • team high – away
  • team high – home

Middle Tenn State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Middle Tenn State has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

  • Middle Tenn State is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
  • Middle Tenn State is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
  • Middle Tenn State is when betting the Under for Units / ROI

UTEP Against the Spread (ATS) Record

UTEP has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

  • UTEP is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
  • UTEP is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
  • UTEP is when betting the Under for Units / ROI

Middle Tenn State: Keys to the Game vs. UTEP

Middle Tennessee is 1-7 (.111) when allowing 5 or more explosive passes — tied for 9th-worst in FBS; Average: .439

UTEP: Keys to the Game vs. Middle Tenn State

There are no Keys to the Game notes available for this game

Matchup Notes for Middle Tenn State vs. UTEP

UTEP’s RBs has averaged 12.7 yards after the catch since the 2021 season — third-best among FBS RBs. Rice’s defense has allowed 13.0 RAC to RBs since the 2021 season — worst among FBS defenses.

UTEP’s RBs has gained 1,023 yards on 80 receptions (12.8 YPR) since the 2021 season — third-best among FBS RBs. Rice’s defense has allowed 13.0 Yards Per Reception to RBs since the 2021 season — worst among FBS defenses.

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Middle Tenn State Offensive Stats & Trends

Middle Tennessee RBs have averaged just 3.3 Yards per Carry (346 yards/105 carries) in the 4th quarter since last season– tied for 3rd worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0

Middle Tennessee WRs have averaged just 10.6 yards per reception (4,186 yards/396 catches) since last season– tied for worst among FBS Teams; Average: 13.4

Middle Tennessee WRs have averaged just 9.2 yards per reception (1,174 yards/127 catches) this season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 13.3

Middle Tennessee Skill Players have averaged just 8.6 yards per reception (1,389 yards/161 catches) this season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 12.1

Middle Tennessee WRs have averaged 20.8 receptions per game (396/19) since last season– 4th best among FBS Teams; Average: 13.0

UTEP Offensive Stats & Trends

UTEP RBs have been targeted 9.5 times per game (57/6) this season– 4th highest among FBS Teams; Average: 4.5

UTEP Skill Players have averaged 16.4 yards per reception (871 yards/53 catches) in the 4th quarter since last season– 5th best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.1

UTEP RBs have picked up first downs on 9 receptions on 1st down this season– 2nd most among FBS Teams

UTEP RBs have picked up first downs on 25 receptions this season– 2nd most among FBS Teams

UTEP’s RBs has averaged 12.7 yards after the catch since the 2021 season — third-best among FBS RBs. Rice’s defense has allowed 13.0 RAC to RBs since the 2021 season — worst among FBS defenses.

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Defensive Stats & Trends

Middle Tennessee has forced 27 fumbles since last season– tied for 5th most in FBS

Middle Tennessee has allowed 15 TD passes this season– tied for 5th most in FBS

Middle Tennessee defense has allowed 17 completions for 20 or more yards on 1st down this season– tied for fewest in FBS

Middle Tennessee has allowed 15 TD passes this season– tied for 4th most among Non-Power 5 Teams

Middle Tennessee has forced 27 fumbles since last season– 2nd most among Non-Power 5 Teams

UTEP Miners Defensive Stats & Trends

UTEP has allowed a Completion Pct of just 25% (7 completions/28 attempts) when opponents had over 10 yards to go this season– best in FBS; Average: 59%

UTEP has allowed a Completion Pct of just 42% (40 completions/95 attempts) when opponents had over 10 yards to go since last season– best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 58%

UTEP has allowed a Completion Pct of just 42% (40 completions/95 attempts) when opponents had over 10 yards to go since last season– best in FBS; Average: 59%

UTEP has allowed a Completion Pct of just 25% (7 completions/28 attempts) when opponents had over 10 yards to go this season– best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 59%

UTEP has allowed a Completion Pct of just 32% (19 completions/60 attempts) on third and 10+ yards to go since last season– 2nd best in FBS; Average: 55%


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