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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 6
(4-1) Sam Houston Bearkats vs. UTEP Miners (0-4)
Date: Thursday, October 3rd
Time: 9:00 ET
Venue: Sun Bowl, El Paso, TX
Week 6 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Sam Houston -10.5 | UTEP +10.5
Week 6 CFB Moneyline Odds: Sam Houston -416 | UTEP +318
College Football Betting Total: O/U 50.5
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Sam Houston Bearkats are on the road vs. the UTEP Miners in a week six college football matchup. Kick-off is set for 9:00 ET from the Sun Bowl in El Paso on Thursday, October 3rd. The game is being televised by CBSS.
The Bearkats are 4-1 this season, while the Miners are still looking for their first win at 0-4.
The over/under line is at 50.5 points, and Sam Houston is the -10.5 point favorite on the road.
Sam Houston Bearkats
Sam Houston enters Week 6 against UTEP with a 4-1 record, ranked 91st in our CFB power rankings. They have a 98.6% chance of becoming bowl-eligible and a 24.1% chance of winning Conference USA. The Bearkats are 3-0 at home and 1-1 on the road this season.
Against the spread, Sam Houston is 4-1, with a +5.6 average scoring margin. They are 3-0 ATS at home and 1-1 on the road. As the favorite, they are 2-0 ATS, and they’ve covered in two of three games as the underdog.
The over/under record for Sam Houston games is 2-3, with an average of 54.4 points per game. Their average over/under line is 50.4 points, and this week’s line is set at 50.5 points.
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Sam Houston Bearkats Stats
Sam Houston’s offense is built around their ground game, leading the nation with 45.6 rushing attempts per game, and they are 12th in rushing yards, averaging 218.6 yards per game. Jay Ducker has 278 rushing yards and four touchdowns this season. The Bearkats are scoring 30 points per game and converting 43.2% of their third-down attempts.
Hunter Watson, Sam Houston’s quarterback, has thrown for 635 yards with five touchdowns and five interceptions, resulting in a passer rating of 71. The team ranks 100th in passing yards per game. Qua’Vez Humphreys leads the receivers with 234 yards and three touchdowns.
Sam Houston’s defense has allowed an average of 24.4 points per game this season, including 39 points in their recent 40-39 win over Texas State. They gave up 417 total yards in that game, with 326 yards coming through the air and three passing touchdowns.
Opponents have averaged 209.8 passing yards per game against Sam Houston, completing 63.8% of their passes. On the ground, the Bearkats have faced the 27th fewest rushing attempts nationally, allowing 131.2 rushing yards per game.
UTEP Miners
UTEP enters Week 6 against Sam Houston with an 0-4 record and ranks 127th in our CFB power rankings. Their chances of becoming bowl-eligible are just 2.3%.
The Miners have a -16 average scoring margin this season and are 1-2 against the spread. They’ve been the underdog in three of their four games.
UTEP’s over/under record is 0-3, with their games averaging 45 points. This week’s line is 50.5 points, slightly below their average line of 51.5 points.
UTEP Miners Stats
Heading into week 6, UTEP’s offense is averaging just 14.5 points per game, placing them 126th in our offensive power rankings. Their third-down conversion rate is 31.6%, and their passer rating is 82.
Skyler Locklear leads the team with 710 passing yards and a 63.5% completion rate. UTEP ranks 41st in passing attempts nationally. Locklear has thrown three touchdowns and four interceptions, with a passer rating of 77. Kenny Odom has 289 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
UTEP’s defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 30.5 points per game. In their recent game against Colorado State, they gave up 27 points, with 228 rushing yards allowed on 41 carries. The secondary allowed 132 passing yards and recorded one interception.
Opponents have averaged 227 rushing yards per game against UTEP, while the secondary has given up 189.8 passing yards per game. Quarterbacks have completed 68.8% of their passes, with a passer rating of 105.8 against the Miners.
Sam Houston Bearkats vs. UTEP Miners NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Sam Houston Bearkats are 2-3 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the UTEP Miners are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Sam Houston Bearkats are 6-4 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the UTEP Miners have gone 5-5 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Sam Houston Bearkats’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The UTEP Miners’ have an over/under record of 0-3 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 6 NCAA Betting Prediction: UTEP +10.5
The Sam Houston Bearkats come into this matchup having struggled as favorites, going 2-3 in their last five games in that role. Meanwhile, UTEP has had extra time to prepare with a bye week, and the home-field advantage certainly doesn’t hurt their chances.
The Miners last defeated the Bearkats in a tight contest on October 25, 2023, with a 37-34 victory.
Notably, UTEP has won the last three meetings between these teams, giving them the upper hand in this rivalry. We’re leaning toward UTEP to continue their winning streak in this series.
We have the over/under line for the Sam Houston vs. UTEP matchup at 50.5 points, and our projection is that these teams will combine for 47 points. With this, we like the UNDER as a strong play.
Sam Houston is the -10.5 point favorite in this game, and we see them winning by a score of 27-20. UTEP is the underdog, and we like their chances to cover the spread.
For a pick on the spread, go with UTEP to cover as the home underdog.
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Sam Houston Bearkats vs. UTEP Miners NCAA Betting Tweet Of The Day
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— UTEP Miners (@UTEPAthletics) September 30, 2024
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