- The Louisiana Tech is a -6.5 point favorite vs. UTEP
- The UTEP vs. Louisiana Tech Total (Over/Under): 48.5 points
- TV Channel: CBSSN
The UTEP Miners (1-6) visit Joe Aillet Stadium to take on the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (2-4) on Oct. 22 in Ruston, LA. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT.
Louisiana Tech is a betting favorite in Week 9, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).
The UTEP vs. Louisiana Tech Over/Under is 48.5 total points.
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UTEP vs. Louisiana Tech Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| UTEP | +6.5 -110 | 48.5 -110 | +190 |
| Louisiana Tech | -6.5 -110 | 48.5 -110 | -250 |
UTEP vs Louisiana Tech Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Louisiana Tech will win this game with 69.2% 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 UTEP and Louisiana Tech, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
UTEP vs Louisiana Tech Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Louisiana Tech will cover the spread with 60.8% 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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UTEP Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- UTEP has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.75 Units / 26% ROI)
- UTEP has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 5 of their last 9 games (+1.75 Units / 17% ROI)
- UTEP have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 11 games (+0.55 Units / 5% ROI)
- UTEP has hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 11 games (+0.50 Units / 4% ROI)
Louisiana Tech Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Louisiana Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.90 Units / 54% ROI)
- Louisiana Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 10 games (+2.10 Units / 12% ROI)
- Louisiana Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 10 games (+1.60 Units / 15% ROI)
- Louisiana Tech has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 5 of their last 9 games (+1.35 Units / 12% ROI)
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for UTEP players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best UTEP Player Prop Bets Today
- Kam Thomas has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Ezell Jolly has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 74% ROI)
- Trey Goodman has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Louisiana Tech players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Louisiana Tech Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Eli Finley has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.05 Units / 105% ROI)
- Tru Edwards has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Marlion Jackson has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
UTEP Against the Spread (ATS) Record
UTEP is 2-5 against the spread this college football season (-3.45 Units / -45.1% ROI).
- UTEP is 1-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.1 Units / -61.82% ROI
- UTEP is 3-4 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI
- UTEP is 4-3 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI
Louisiana Tech Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Louisiana Tech is 3-3 against the spread this college football season (-0.35 Units / -5.19% ROI).
- Louisiana Tech is 2-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.3 Units / -47.91% ROI
- Louisiana Tech is 3-3 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI
- Louisiana Tech is 3-3 when betting the Under for -0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI
UTEP: Keys to the Game vs. Louisiana Tech
UTEP is 1-15 (.062) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards since the 2023 season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: .423
UTEP is 1-15 (.062) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs since the 2023 season– T-2nd-worst in FBS; Average: .415
UTEP is 2-12 (.143) when allowing 7 or more explosive plays since the 2023 season– T-10th-worst in FBS; Average: .417
UTEP is 4-11 (.267) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-5th-worst in FBS; Average: .624
Louisiana Tech: Keys to the Game vs. UTEP
Louisiana Tech is 1-8 (.111) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– 3rd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .476
Louisiana Tech is 1-8 (.111) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2023 season– 5th-worst in FBS; Average: .451
Louisiana Tech is winless (0-12) when allowing 22 or more points since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .284
Louisiana Tech is 2-9 (.182) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2023 season– T-7th-worst in FBS; Average: .541
Matchup Notes for UTEP vs. Louisiana Tech
Louisiana Tech’s WRs has 282 receptions in 18 games (15.7 per game) since the 2023 season — 24th-best among FBS WRs. UTEP’s defense has allowed just 15.5 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-6th-best among FBS defenses.
Louisiana Tech’s offense has thrown for 4,643 passing yards in 18 games (257.9 YPG) since the 2023 season — 35th-best among FBS offenses. UTEP’s defense has allowed just 192.9 passing yards per game since the 2023 season — 4th-best among NonP5 defenses.
Louisiana Tech has 387 receptions in 18 games (21.5 per game) since the 2023 season — T-32nd-best among FBS skill players. UTEP’s defense has allowed just 15.5 receptions per game since the 2023 season — 4th-best among NonP5 defenses.
UTEP has 310 receptions in 19 games (just 16.3 per game) since the 2023 season — 34th-worst among FBS skill players. Louisiana Tech’s defense has allowed just 15.9 receptions per game since the 2023 season — 5th-best among NonP5 defenses.
UTEP has 310 receptions in 19 games (just 16.3 per game) since the 2023 season — 34th-worst among FBS skill players. Louisiana Tech’s defense has allowed just 15.9 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-10th-best among FBS defenses.
UTEP has 5 receiving touchdowns in the Red Zone since the 2023 season — 4th-fewest among FBS skill players. Louisiana Tech’s defense has allowed 9 receiving touchdowns in the Red Zone since the 2023 season — T-3rd-fewest among NonP5 defenses.
UTEP Offensive Stats & Trends
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 has 310 receptions in 19 games (just 16.3 per game) since the 2023 season — 34th-worst among FBS skill players. Louisiana Tech’s defense has allowed just 15.9 receptions per game since the 2023 season — 5th-best among NonP5 defenses.
UTEP has 310 receptions in 19 games (just 16.3 per game) since the 2023 season — 34th-worst among FBS skill players. Louisiana Tech’s defense has allowed just 15.9 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-10th-best among FBS defenses.
UTEP RBs have been targeted 10.7 times per game (75/7) this season– highest among FBS Teams; Average: 4.3
UTEP RBs have 7 receptions for 20 or more yards this season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams
Louisiana Tech Offensive Stats & Trends
Louisiana Tech’s WRs has 282 receptions in 18 games (15.7 per game) since the 2023 season — 24th-best among FBS WRs. UTEP’s defense has allowed just 15.5 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-6th-best among FBS defenses.
Louisiana Tech’s offense has thrown for 4,643 passing yards in 18 games (257.9 YPG) since the 2023 season — 35th-best among FBS offenses. UTEP’s defense has allowed just 192.9 passing yards per game since the 2023 season — 4th-best among NonP5 defenses.
Louisiana Tech has 387 receptions in 18 games (21.5 per game) since the 2023 season — T-32nd-best among FBS skill players. UTEP’s defense has allowed just 15.5 receptions per game since the 2023 season — 4th-best among NonP5 defenses.
Louisiana Tech’s offense has thrown for 4,643 passing yards in 18 games (257.9 YPG) since the 2023 season — 35th-best among FBS offenses. UTEP’s defense has allowed just 192.9 passing yards per game since the 2023 season — T-17th-best among FBS defenses.
Louisiana Tech has 387 receptions in 18 games (21.5 per game) since the 2023 season — T-32nd-best among FBS skill players. UTEP’s defense has allowed just 15.5 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-6th-best among FBS defenses.
UTEP Miners Defensive Stats & Trends
UTEP has averaged a sack every 3.5 pass attempts (14 Pass Attempts/4 Sacks) in the Red Zone this season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 13.6
UTEP has sacked opponents 4 times in the Red Zone this season– T-most in FBS
UTEP has sacked opponents 4 times in the Red Zone this season– T-most among Non-Power Conference Teams
UTEP has averaged a sack every 3.5 pass attempts (14 Pass Attempts/4 Sacks) in the Red Zone this season– best in FBS; Average: 15.0
UTEP has tackled opponents for a loss on 12 of 46 rushing attempts (26% TFL%) in the Red Zone this season– T-16th-best in FBS; Average: 16%.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Defensive Stats & Trends
Louisiana Tech has intercepted 7 of 512 attempts (73.1 pass attempts per int.) since the 2023 season– 5th-worst in FBS; Average: 36.4
Louisiana Tech has tackled opponents for a loss on 38 of 197 rushing attempts (19% TFL%) this season– 30th-best in FBS; Average: 16%.
Louisiana Tech has allowed a Completion Pct of just 53% (91 completions/173 attempts) on 1st down since the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 63%
Louisiana Tech has tackled opponents for a loss on 6 of 29 rushing attempts (21% TFL%) in the Red Zone this season– 29th-best in FBS; Average: 16%.
Louisiana Tech has allowed 4.4 yards from scrimmage per touch (611 yards / 138 touches) on 1st down this season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 7.0
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