UTEP Miners vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Prediction, 10/10/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UTEP Miners vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024

Location: Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, KY

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Hilltoppers (-19.5)

Total/Over-Under: 56

The UTEP Miners (0-5) are hitting the road to Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium on Thursday, October 10, 2024 where they will compete against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-2). UTEP opens as 19.5-point underdogs. The total comes in at 56.

The UTEP Miners head into this game 0-5 for this year. In their last game, the Miners went up against the Sam Houston Bearkats and took a loss by a final of 41-21. In the running game, the Miners gave up 293 yds on 51 tries, which calculates to 5.7 yards per rush allowed. UTEP conceded 19 completions on 31 attempts for a total of 224 yards, and a completion percentage of 61.3%. In all, they ran 63 plays for 323 yards. The UTEP Miners ran the football 34 different times and had 119 yds, which had them averaging 3.5 yds per attempt.

The Miners have tallied 1,610 yards in total over the course of this season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, UTEP has totaled 7 passing touchdowns and 2 touchdowns on the ground. They have turned the ball over 10 different times. UTEP has amassed 77 first downs offensively, and they have been called for 39 infractions for 361 yds. Offensively they're averaging 87.6 yards in the run game which ranks them 124th in the nation. When talking about putting points on the board, the UTEP Miners have an average of 15.8 PPG.

The Miners rank 117th in Division 1 when it comes to team defense, allowing 32.6 PPG. The opposition is running for an average of 5.1 yards per rushing attempt and 237.4 yards on the ground per game so far this season. Overall, they have allowed 1,187 running yards through 5 contests. When talking about passing yards, the Miners have conceded 983 yds which puts them in 39th in the nation. They have allowed 196.6 yards per contest via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 66.7%. Overall, they have allowed 434.0 yards/game which has them ranked 116th in D-1. They have conceded 7 touchdowns via the pass as well as 13 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Hilltoppers head into this matchup 3-2 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Hilltoppers walked away with a loss by a score of 21-20 when they faced the Boston College Eagles. Western Kentucky ended up running for 3.2 yards per tote, totaling 123 yds on 39 carries. The Hilltoppers ended up finishing with 355 yds while they ran 78 plays (4.6 yds per play). The Hilltoppers passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 59.4%, relinquishing 168 yds on 19 out of 32 through the air. Western Kentucky allowed 35 run attempts for 111 yds (3.2 yds per rush).

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have an average of 381.0 yards/game, which ranks them 78th in Division 1. The Western Kentucky offense has compiled 249 yards of penalties on 25 violations, which is good for 110th in the country in terms of hurting your team. They have an average of 99.2 rushing yards per game and have run for 496 yards for this year. They have tossed 6 interceptions while surrendering 3 fumbles and they have been able to tally 101 1st downs. In relation to their scoring prowess, the Hilltoppers are ranked 93rd in the nation averaging 25.2 points per game. For the season to this point, the Hilltoppers have compiled 1,409 passing yards as well as an average of 281.8 passing yards per contest, which ranks 26th in the country.

The Hilltoppers are giving up 25.2 PPG, ranking them 80th in the country. Western Kentucky has surrendered a total of 818 yards on the ground (163.6 yards per game) and 9 touchdowns by way of the ground game so far this season. This year, they have relinquished 126 points. They have surrendered 9 touchdowns via the pass and 233.2 yards/contest, ranking them 91st in Division 1. The Hilltoppers defense has taken part in 321 plays, which ranks 41st in college football. Their defense has compiled 5 fumbles and 4 picks this year.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Miners +19.5

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