FIU Panthers vs UTEP Miners Prediction, 10/16/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: FIU Panthers vs UTEP Miners

Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Location: Sun Bowl in El Paso, TX

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Miners (+6.0)

Total/Over-Under: 49

The FIU Panthers (2-4) are on their way to Sun Bowl on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 where they will go up against the UTEP Miners (0-6). FIU opens as 6.0-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 49.

The FIU Panthers come into this game with a record of 2-4 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Panthers played the Liberty Flames and ended up losing by a score of 31-24. On the ground, the Panthers conceded 281 yds on 50 tries, which is an average of 5.6 yds per run allowed. FIU gave up 9 pass completions on 16 tries for a total of 125 yds, and a completion rate of 56.3%. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 63 plays which totaled 344 yards. The FIU Panthers ran the football 34 different times and recorded 99 yds, which is an average of 2.9 yds per carry.

Concerning getting in the endzone, the FIU Panthers are sitting at 27.0 points per outing. As a team they maintain an average of 104.0 yards rushing giving them a rank of 119th in D-1. The Panthers have tallied 1,982 total yards for the year. In terms of scoring, FIU has totaled 9 touchdowns through the air and 11 touchdowns via the ground. FIU has accumulated 110 first downs as a team, and they have committed 31 penalties for 272 yards. They have surrendered the ball 11 different times.

In terms of passing yards, the Panthers are conceding 1,235 yards which has them sitting in 57th in the nation. They have conceded 205.8 yards per game through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 61.1%. For the season, they have surrendered 407.7 yards per outing which puts them 107th in D-1. They have relinquished 5 touchdowns via the pass as well as 17 touchdowns running the ball. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.9 yards per tote and 201.8 rushing yards per game on the campaign. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 1,211 yards via the running game in 6 games. The Panthers sit in 96th in D-1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 28.5 points per game.

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The Miners step onto the field holding a record of 0-6 for this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Miners took a defeat with a final score of 44-17 when they faced the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. The Miners finished the contest with a total of 330 yards on 65 plays (5.1 yds per play). UTEP ended up running for 3.7 yds per carry, finishing with 152 yds on 41 attempts. UTEP allowed 42 running attempts for 218 yards (5.2 yards per carry). The Miners secondary gave up a completion percentage of 66.7%, relinquishing 264 yards on 18 out of 27 passing.

Regarding how much they score, the Miners are sitting 129th in D-1 holding an average of 16.0 PPG. The UTEP Miners are averaging 323.3 yards per game, which has them ranked 115th in the nation. The UTEP offense has compiled 374 yds of penalties on 41 infractions, ranking them 51st in the country in terms of hurting your team. They have tossed 8 picks while surrendering 3 fumbles and they have been able to record 95 1st downs. During the season thus far, the Miners have earned 1,350 passing yards together with holding an average of 225.0 throwing yards per outing, giving them a rank of 76th in the country. They average 98.3 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 590 yards for the season.

UTEP has conceded a total of 1,405 rushing yards (234.2 yards per contest) in addition to 15 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. They have allowed 10 touchdowns through the air as well as 207.8 yards/outing, which has them in 55th in D-1. Their defense has totaled 4 fumbles and 2 interceptions for the season. The Miners defense has taken the field for 426 plays, which has them sitting 107th in D-1. The Miners are allowing 34.5 points per contest, which has them ranked 120th in the country. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 207 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Panthers/Miners college football game against the spread?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Miners +6.0

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