In one of the NCAA Football games today, Wednesday, College Football will see a Conference USA tilt between the Miners of UTEP and the Bearkats of Sam Houston State.
UTEP vs. Sam HoustonPicks
NCAAF Pick: Bearkats -3.5
The Miners and Bearkats have both struggled all season, but both are looking to pick up a win. The UTEP Miners are coming off a tough 28-7 loss to New Mexico State in their last game. The Miners are 2-6 on the season.
For the Bearkats, they have yet to win a game this season. Sam Houston State is 0-7, coming off an overtime loss at home to Florida International.
Let’s take a look at our UTEP vs Sam Houston betting analysis. Looking at the college football standings, we should be in for one of the better NCAAF games this week.
UTEP Miners vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats Odds
Clash of Titans: UTEP vs. Sam Houston State
Before we get too deep into our UTEP vs Sam Houston betting analysis, take a look at the UTEP Odds as they take on Sam Houston State. These are the latest NCAAF Odds.
UTEP Miners vs Sam Houston State Bearkats
Location of the game: Elliott T. Bowers Stadium. Huntsville, TX.
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 25. 7:00 pm CST.
How to watch: ESPN2
Recent Scores
UTEP Miners 2023 Results
Here is the past NCAAF schedule for UTEP and their results.
- Friday, September 29th, 2023: 24-10 loss vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
- Wednesday, October 11th, 2023: 27-14 win at Florida International Panthers
- Wednesday, October 18th, 2023: 28-7 loss vs. New Mexico State Aggies
Sam Houston State 2023 Results
Here are the scores of all the Sam Houston Bearkats games this season.
- Thursday, October 5th, 2023: 21-16 loss at Liberty Flames
- Wednesday, October 11th, 2023: 27-13 loss at New Mexico State Aggies
- Wednesday, October 18th, 2023: 33-27 loss vs. Florida International Panthers
UTEP Miners vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats Betting Analysis
- Spread: Sam Houston State Bearkats -3.5, UTEP Miners +3.5
- Total: 36.5
- Moneyline: Sam Houston State -180, UTEP +150
UTEP vs. Sam Houston State Betting Preview
The UTEP Miners have had a tough 2023 season. The Miners’ two wins over NCAA football teams like Incarnate Ward and Florida International were great, but six losses, with the last five by double digits, are showing their inability to compete on a weekly basis. In the most recent loss, the Miners just could not score, as they got a touchdown, and that was it.
Before that loss, Cade McConnell threw for 262 yards and two touchdowns in his first-ever start in College in the win over Florida International. Also, in that game, Kelly Akharayi made eight catches for 223 yards and two scores.
Looking at how their college football players perform, the Miners are 127th in scoring, with just 16.4 points per game. The passing game is one of the worst in College Football, as they are throwing for just 200 yards per game. The Miners finish their 2023 season at home against Western Kentucky, at Middle Tennessee, and then at home against Liberty.
Hunting for History
The last one is one the Bearkats would like to have back. They led late, and then made some mistakes and lost in overtime. They are still looking for their first FBS win in school history. Sam Houston State started the season with just a total of 10 points in their first three games. Since then, at least the offense has picked it up a bit and is now averaging 13.4 per game.
This is another team with major trouble passing the football. They are just above the Miners with 208.9 yards per game. But the running game is even worse. When making your NCAAF picks, keep in mind that the Bearkats are averaging just 74 yards per game.
Noah Smith has been the top offensive threat for Sam Houston State. He has 47 receptions and four touchdowns.
The Bearkats host Kennesaw State next week before back-to-back trips at Louisiana Tech and Western Kentucky. They will finish at home against Middle Tennessee.
UTEP Miners vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats Betting Prediction
This is going to be short and sweet. Barring any late additions to the college football injury report, Sam Houston State wins its first game.
The Bearkats outlast the Miners, who still struggle to score. The Sam Houston State passing game leads to the win.
Our final UTEP vs Sam Houston betting analysis: Take the Bearkats -3.5!
- NCAAF Pick: Bearkats -3.5
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