The UTEP Miners (1-4) will face off against their CUSA-rival, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (2-3) in a matchup on Friday, September 29, 2023 at the Sun Bowl. The betting information foretells a close game, with the Miners favored by 1 point. An over/under of 50.5 points has been set for the contest.
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UTEP vs. Louisiana Tech Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | -1 | -110 | -110 | 50.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| UTEP (-1) | Over (50.5) | UTEP 27 Louisiana Tech 25 |
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
| UTEP | Louisiana Tech | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 17.4 (106) | 27.6 (45) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 29.0 (115) | 28.8 (113) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 9 (115) | 6 (67) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 3 (109) | 5 (74) |
UTEP vs. Louisiana Tech Betting Insights
UTEP Stats and Trends
- UTEP has a record of just 1-4-0 against the spread this season.
- The Miners have covered the spread once this season (1-2 ATS) when playing as at least 1-point favorites.
- So far this season, two UTEP games have gone over the point total.
- Miners matchups have gone over 50.5 points only once this season (in five outings).
- UTEP’s games this year have an average total of 51.8, 1.3 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Recent Head-to-Head Matchups
Louisiana Tech holds a 2-1 advantage over UTEP in the last three matchups between these two teams. The Miners are 2-1 against the spread in those games against the Bulldogs while the two teams have gone over the total on one occasion. UTEP has had the scoring advantage in those three matchups, totaling 67 points while Louisiana Tech scored 65.
Louisiana Tech Stats and Trends
- Louisiana Tech has covered twice in five chances against the spread this season.
- The Bulldogs have covered the spread once when an underdog by 1 point or more this season (in two opportunities).
- Louisiana Tech games have hit the over twice this year.
- The Bulldogs have combined with their opponents to score more than 50.5 points in three of five games this season.
- Tech’s average game total this season has been 58.8, 8.3 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
UTEP Players to Watch
- Gavin Hardison has thrown for 947 yards while completing 56.6% of his passes (73-of-129), with five touchdowns and seven interceptions this year (189.4 yards per game).
- Torrance Burgess Jr. has taken 56 carries for a team-leading 298 rushing yards (59.6 yards per game) while scoring two touchdowns. He’s also caught eight passes for 117 yards (23.4 receiving yards per game).
- Deion Hankins has rushed for 297 yards on 58 carries (59.4 yards per game), with one touchdown on the ground this year.
- This season Kelly Akharaiyi has 14 catches and leads the team with 253 yards (63.3 per game) while hauling in one touchdown.
- Jeremiah Ballard has hauled in 12 catches for 207 yards (41.4 yards per game) and one touchdown.
- Tyrin Smith has 191 receiving yards on 19 receptions, with one touchdown, averaging 47.8 yards per game.
Louisiana Tech Players to Watch
- This year, Hank Bachmeier has recorded 756 passing yards (189.0 yards per game) while going 70-for-106 (66% completion percentage) and throwing five touchdowns and two interceptions.
- Keith Willis Jr. has churned out a team-best 240 rushing yards (60.0 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Tyre Shelton has 214 yards on 21 carries (107.0 ypg), with two rushing touchdowns.
- Smoke Harris has grabbed 34 passes for a team-best 361 yards with three touchdowns. He averages 72.2 yards per game.
- Cyrus Allen has hauled in 17 catches for 246 yards (61.5 yards per game) and two touchdowns.
- Kyle Maxwell has caught five passes for 113 yards, averaging 37.7 yards per game this year.
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