Arizona vs. UTEP: College Football Betting Picks, Predictions and Tips – September 16, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 10, 2023

The UTEP Miners (1-2) will look to upset the Arizona Wildcats (1-1) on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Arizona Stadium. The Wildcats are without a doubt the favorites in this one, with the spread posted at 18.5 points. The over/under in this outing is 57.5 points.

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Arizona vs. UTEP Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Arizona -18.5 -110 -110 57.5 -110 -110

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Computer Pick

Computer picks for Arizona vs UTEP
ATS Total Score prediction
UTEP (+18.5) Under (57.5) Arizona 31 UTEP 19

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

Arizona UTEP
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 31 (68) 16.3 (101)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 17 (36) 23 (106)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 7 (128) 5 (106)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 2 (74) 1 (108)

Arizona vs. UTEP Betting Insights

Arizona Stats and Trends

  • Arizona has compiled a perfect 2-0-0 record against the spread this season.
  • The Wildcats have covered the spread when playing as at least 18.5-point favorites in their only opportunity this season.
  • UofA has an average total of 60.3 in their contests this year, 2.8 more points than this matchup’s over/under.

UTEP Stats and Trends

  • UTEP has covered once in three games with a spread this season.
  • So far this year, one UTEP game has hit the over.
  • The Miners have not played a game this season that ended with a combined score over 57.5 points.
  • The average total for UTEP’s games this season is 50.7 points, 6.8 fewer points than this game’s over/under.

Arizona Players to Watch

  • Jayden De Laura has thrown for 627 yards while completing 71.4% of his passes (50-of-70), with five touchdowns and five interceptions this year (313.5 yards per game). He’s also carried the ball 11 times for 91 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 45.5 yards per game.
  • Michael Wiley has 85 yards on 21 carries (42.5 ypg). He also has 14 catches for 117 yards (58.5 ypg).
  • This season Tetairoa McMillan has 11 receptions for a team-high 226 receiving yards (113 per game) and two touchdowns.
  • Jonah Coleman is averaging 40.5 yards per game, racking up six receptions for 81 yards and one touchdown.

UTEP Players to Watch

  • Gavin Hardison leads his team with 494 passing yards (164.7 per game) and has a 65.7% completion percentage (44-of-67), throwing four touchdown passes and four interceptions. He also has 38 rushing yards on 21 carries, averaging 12.7 yards per game.
  • Deion Hankins has picked up a team-best 255 rushing yards (85 per game) and one touchdown.
  • Torrance Burgess Jr. has run for 177 yards on 29 carries (59 yards per game), with one touchdown on the ground this year.
  • This season Kelly Akharaiyi has 10 catches and leads the team with 161 yards (53.7 per game) while hauling in one touchdown.
  • Tyrin Smith has also contributed with 14 receptions for 127 yards and one touchdown.
  • This season Jeremiah Ballard is averaging 36.7 yards per game, with seven catches for 110 yards.

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