MTSU Blue Raiders vs UTEP Miners Prediction, 11/2/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: MTSU Blue Raiders vs UTEP Miners

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024

Location: Sun Bowl in El Paso, TX

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Miners (-3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 51.5

Sun Bowl is the location where the UTEP Miners (1-7) will try to beat the MTSU Blue Raiders (2-6) on Saturday, November 2, 2024. UTEP opens this game as 3.0-point favorites. The betting total comes in at 51.5.

The MTSU Blue Raiders come into this matchup with a record of 2-6 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Blue Raiders went up against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks and took a loss by a score of 42-20. On the ground, the Blue Raiders gave up 438 yds on 55 tries, which averages out to 8.0 yards per rush surrendered. MTSU surrendered 10 pass completions on 18 tries for 137 yds, and a completion percentage of 55.6%. At the end of the game, they ran 57 plays for 364 yards. The MTSU Blue Raiders ended up rushing 21 times and totaled 67 yards, which came out to an average of 3.2 yds per carry.

Regarding putting the ball in the endzone, the MTSU Blue Raiders hold an average of 16.9 points per contest. As a team they hold an average of 76.6 yards in the run game giving them a rank of 133rd in D-1. The Blue Raiders have tallied 2,711 total yards for the year. When it comes to scoring, MTSU has totaled 9 touchdowns through the air and 7 rushing touchdowns. MTSU has tallied 141 first downs, and they have been called for 54 penalties for 441 yds. They have surrendered the ball 12 times.

The Blue Raiders rank 124th in the nation when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 36.3 points per contest. They are giving up 5.3 yards per rushing attempt and 197.0 rushing yards per contest this season. In total, they have conceded 1,576 yards via the ground game in 8 contests. Regarding yards via the pass, the Blue Raiders have conceded 2,164 yds which has them ranked 123rd in D-1. They have yielded 270.5 yards per contest through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 67.7%. In total, they have yielded 467.5 yards per contest which ranks them 128th in the country. They have relinquished 20 touchdowns through the air in addition to 19 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Miners come into this game with a record of 1-7 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Miners went home defeated by a final of 14-10 when they played the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. UTEP ran the ball for 3.5 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 166 yds on 47 carries. The Miners finished the contest with a total of 251 yds while running 63 plays (4.0 yds per play). The Miners secondary allowed a completion rate of 71.0%, surrendering 248 yards on 22 for 31 passing. UTEP gave up 30 running attempts for 7 yds (0.2 yards per carry).

The UTEP Miners have an average of 320.4 yards per game, which ranks them 116th in college football. The UTEP offense has totaled 417 yards of penalties on 46 infractions, which is good for 78th in college football in terms of helping out the other team. They average 120.9 yards via the ground game and have rushed for 967 yards for the season. They have thrown 9 interceptions while losing 4 fumbles and they have been able to record 129 first downs. In terms of putting points on the board, the Miners sit 129th in the country by tallying 17.0 points per game. During the season thus far, the Miners have thrown for a total of 1,596 yards through the air as well as an average of 199.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 93rd in college football.

The Miners are relinquishing 30.3 PPG, which has them sitting 106th in the nation. UTEP has surrendered a total of 1,499 rushing yards (187.4 yards per game) and 17 touchdowns rushing on the campaign. Overall, they have allowed 242 points. They have surrendered 13 touchdowns via the pass and 212.1 yards/outing, which has them in 54th in the country. The Miners defense has taken the field for 548 plays, which is 110th in the nation. Their defense has earned 4 fumbles and 6 interceptions so far this season.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Blue Raiders +3.0

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