The UTEP Miners (0-1) are favored, by 7.5 points, facing the FCS Incarnate Word Cardinals on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at the Sun Bowl. The over/under for the contest is 57.5 points.
UTEP vs. Incarnate Word Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | -7.5 | -110 | -110 | 57.5 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison (2022)
| UTEP | Incarnate Word | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 24.4 (94) | 55.0 (2) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 27.0 (61) | 41.0 (33) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 18 (75) | 2 (44) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 15 (79) | 2 (15) |
UTEP vs. Incarnate Word Betting Insights (2022)
UTEP Stats and Trends
- UTEP is winless against the spread this season (0-1-0).
- UTEP’s contests this year have an average point total of 54.5, 3.0 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
Incarnate Word Stats and Trends (2022)
- Incarnate Word’s outings last year had a 61.5-point average over/under, 4.0 more points than this game’s total.
UTEP Players to Watch
- Gavin Hardison has registered 208 passing yards (208.0 per game) while connecting on 17 of 29 throws (58.6%), with one touchdown and two interceptions. He has tacked on 16 rushing yards, averaging 16.0 per game.
- Torrance Burgess Jr. has taken 12 carries for a team-high 58 rushing yards (58.0 per game).
- Deion Hankins has 54 rushing yards on 15 carries, and one touchdown.
- Kelly Akharaiyi has hauled in four receptions for 102 yards, best on his team, and one touchdown. He has been targeted zero times, and averages 102.0 receiving yards per game.
- Tyrin Smith has also tacked on 38 yards, on five catches. He puts up 38.0 receiving yards per game.
- Zach Fryar has caught two passes on zero targets for 25 yards.
- Praise Amaewhule has one sack to lead the team, and has also collected four tackles.
- Tyrice Knight’s 13 tackles make him the team’s top tackler.
Incarnate Word Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Lindsey Scott Jr. threw for 406 yards while completing 72% of his passes last year, with four touchdowns and one interception (406.0 yards per game). He also carried the ball 13 times for 32 yards.
- Marcus Cooper ran for 84 yards on 16 carries (84.0 yards per game) and scored one touchdown a season ago.
- Last year Jarrell Wiley ran for 72 yards on 12 carries (72.0 yards per game), with one rushing touchdown.
- Last season Darion Chafin reeled in seven passes for 262 yards (262.0 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Taylor Grimes added 101 yards on six catches. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 101.0 receiving yards last year.
- Brandon Porter caught three passes on zero targets for 32 yards, averaging 32.0 receiving yards per game.
- Last season Chris Whittaker piled up four sacks, four TFL and nine tackles.
- Kelechi Anyalebechi’s 2022 campaign saw him total 12 tackles and one TFL.
- Last season Chafin reeled in zero interceptions and added 12 tackles and one TFL.
