UTEP Miners vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Prediction, Oct 10, 2024 College football picks, best bets and odds

Game: UTEP Miners vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024

Location: Houchens Industries-LT Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, KY

TV: ESPNU

Odds/point distribution: Hilltoppers (-19.5)

Total/Over-Under: 56

The UTEP Miners (0-5) head to Houchens Industries-LT Smith Stadium on Thursday, October 10, 2024, where they will face the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-2). UTEP begins as a 19.5 point underdog. The total comes to 56.

The UTEP Miners come into this game 0-5 this year. In their last game, the Miners faced the Sam Houston Bearkats and lost in the final 41-21. In the running game, the Miners gave up 293 yards on 51 attempts, which equates to 5.7 yards per rush allowed. UTEP collected 19 completions on 31 attempts for a total of 224 yards and a 61.3% completion rate. In total, they completed 63 plays for 323 yards. The UTEP Miners ran the football 34 times and had 119 yards, an average of 3.5 yards per attempt.

The Miners have totaled 1,610 yards on the season. When it comes to getting into the end zone, UTEP has scored a total of 7 passing touchdowns and 2 touchdowns on the ground. They turned the ball over ten times. UTEP recorded 77 first downs on offense and was called for 39 violations for 361 yards. Offensively, they average 87.6 yards in the running game, which ranks them 124th nationally. When it comes to putting points on the board, the UTEP Miners are averaging 15.8 PPG.

The Miners rank 117th in Division 1 in team defense, allowing 32.6 PPG. Opponents have averaged 5.1 yards per rushing attempt and 237.4 yards on the ground per game so far this season. In total, they have allowed 1,187 rushing yards in five contests. When it comes to passing yards, the Miners have conceded 983 yards, which puts them 39th nationally. They allowed 196.6 yards per pass via the pass and a completion rate of 66.7%. Overall, they have allowed 434.0 yards/game, which ranks them 116th in D-1. They have conceded 7 touchdowns via the pass and 13 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Hilltoppers go into this matchup 3-2 this season. The last time they took the field, the Hilltoppers were suffering a 21-20 loss to the Boston College Eagles. Western Kentucky finished with 3.2 yards per tote, for a total of 123 yards on 39 carries. The Hilltoppers finished the game with 355 yards on 78 plays (4.6 yards per play). The Hilltoppers' pass defense allowed a 59.4% completion rate and 168 yards on 19 of 32 through the air. Western Kentucky allowed 35 rushing attempts for 111 yards (3.2 yards per carry).

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are averaging 381.0 yards per game, ranking 78th in Division 1. Western Kentucky's offense has racked up 249 yards in penalties on 25 infractions, good for 110th in the country regarding your team's injury. They are averaging 99.2 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 496 yards this year. They threw 6 interceptions, gave up 3 fumbles and tallied 101 1st downs. The Hilltoppers rank 93rd nationally in scoring output, averaging 25.2 points per game. For the season so far, the Hilltoppers have compiled 1,409 passing yards and an average of 281.8 passing yards per contest, ranking them 26th nationally.

The Hilltoppers are giving up 25.2 PPG and are ranked 80th nationally. Western Kentucky has given up a total of 818 yards on the ground (163.6 yards per game) and 9 touchdowns in the ground game so far this season. This year they have given up 126 points. They have given up 9 passing touchdowns and 233.2 yards/contest, ranking 91st in Division 1. The Hilltoppers defense has appeared in 321 games, which ranks 41st in college football. Their defense has compiled 5 fumbles and 4 picks this year.

Who will win the Miners/Hilltoppers college football game against the spread tonight?

Man's Choice: Take the Miners +19.5

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