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C-USA foes will clash when the UTEP Miners (4-4) meet the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (3-4).
UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 2 points, with oddsmakers listing UTEP as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, UTEP has -130 odds to pick up the win, while Middle Tennessee is listed at +107 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 52 points.
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Game Info
How to Watch UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, October 29, 2022
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: El Paso, Texas
- Stadium: Sun Bowl Stadium
Betting Preview
UTEP
UTEP is putting up 362.9 yards per game on offense, which ranks 93rd in the FBS. On defense, the Miners rank 40th, allowing 350.6 yards per game. UTEP has been a bottom-25 scoring offense this season, ranking 25th-worst with 22.4 points per contest. The defense ranks 78th in the FBS (27.9 points allowed per game). Defensively, UTEP has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 25th-best by surrendering just 193.6 passing yards per game. The Miners rank 92nd on offense (217.5 passing yards per game). UTEP is totaling 145.4 rushing yards per game on offense (75th in the FBS), and ranks 85th on defense with 157.0 rushing yards allowed per game. Offensively, UTEP ranks 100th in the FBS with a 35.1% third-down conversion rate. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 43rd in third-down percentage allowed (157.0). UTEP has forced 12 total turnovers (47th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 17 times (124th in the FBS) for -5a turnover margin of -5, 100th-ranked in college football.
Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee ranks 94th in total yards per game (360.9), but it has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking 25th-worst in the FBS with 426.4 total yards conceded per contest. Middle Tennessee ranks 72nd in points per game (28.0), but it has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking 23rd-worst in the FBS with 31.6 points ceded per contest. Middle Tennessee has been struggling in pass defense, ranking 10th-worst with 282.6 passing yards surrendered per game. It has been more effective on offense, posting 255.9 passing yards per contest (52nd-ranked). Middle Tennessee ranks 16th-worst in rushing yards per game (105.0), but it has been better on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 67th in the FBS with 143.9 rushing yards surrendered per contest. Middle Tennessee ranks 98th in the FBS with a 35.5% third-down conversion percentage on offense, and 98th with a 42.5% third-down percentage allowed on defense. Middle Tennessee has thrived in terms of turnovers, as the team’s turnover margin of +7 ranks 10th-best in the FBS, with 15 forced turnovers (16th in the nation) and eight turnovers committed (29th in the nation).
UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee Betting Analysis
UTEP Betting Insights
UTEP is 3-5-0 against the spread this season. UTEP has 1-1 ATS when playing as at least 2-point favorites. Games involving the UTEP have hit the over twice this season. The Miners have been the moneyline favorite three total times this season. They’ve finished 2-1 in those games. The Miners are 1-0 (winning 66.7% of their games) when they have played as a moneyline favorite of -130 or shorter.
Blue Raiders Betting Insights
Middle Tennessee is 3-4-0 against the spread this season. Middle Tennessee has a record of 2-4 ATS when playing as at least 2-point underdogs. Middle Tennessee games have gone over the total four times this season. This season, the Blue Raiders have won two out of the six games in which they’ve been the underdog. The Blue Raiders have a record of 0-3 in games where sportsbooks have them as underdogs of at least +107 on the moneyline.
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UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee Against The Spread & Betting Records
UTEP
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 49.8 | 48.5 | 51.1 |
| Implied Total AVG | 29.6 | 28.8 | 30.5 |
| ATS Record | 3-5-0 | 2-2-0 | 1-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 2-5-1 | 0-4-0 | 2-1-1 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-1 | 1-0 | 1-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-3 | 2-1 | 0-2 |
Blue Raiders
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 58.2 | 61.3 | 55.9 |
| Implied Total AVG | 35.4 | 36.0 | 35.0 |
| ATS Record | 3-4-0 | 1-2-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 4-3-0 | 2-1-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-4 | 0-2 | 2-2 |
Players to Watch
UTEP
- With 7.0 sacks to go with 6.0 TFL and 22 tackles in eight games, Jadrian Taylor has been a key part of the Miners’ defensive unit in 2022.
- Tyrice Knight has played eight games, registering one interception to go along with 41 tackles, 3.0 TFL, one sack, and one pass defended for the Miners.
- As part of the Miners’ defensive unit, Cal Wallerstedt has totaled 35 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 3.5 sacks, and one pass defended in eight games.
- The Miners’ defense has been aided by the contributions of Kobe Hylton, who has suited up for eight games, recording 0.5 sacks to go with 4.0 TFL and 38 tackles.
Blue Raiders
- Jordan Ferguson has been wreaking havoc on defense, totaling 23 tackles, 3.0 TFL, three sacks, and one pass defended for the Blue Raiders.
- Teldrick Ross has been doing his part on defense, compiling 34 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and three passes defended for the Blue Raiders.
- In seven games for the Blue Raiders, Decorian Patterson has totaled 23 tackles and four interceptions.
- Zaylin Wood has recorded 4.0 sacks to go with 3.0 TFL, 14 tackles, and one interception in seven games for the Blue Raiders.
UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee Predictions and Pick
UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee betting card
- Pick ATS:
Blue Raiders (+2)
Pick OU:
Over (52)
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Our pick to win this contest is Middle Tennessee, and we predict that Middle Tennessee will cover the spread (UTEP -2). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 52 points.