Free NCAA Pick: UTEP vs. Louisiana Tech Odds
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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 9
(1-6) UTEP Miners vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (2-4)
Date: Tuesday, October 22nd
Time: 8:00 ET
Venue: Joe Aillet Stadium, Ruston, LA
Week 9 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) UTEP +7.5 | Louisiana Tech -7.5
Week 9 CFB Moneyline Odds: UTEP +226 | Louisiana Tech -278
College Football Betting Total: O/U 50.5
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Week 9 of NCAA football is here, and this UTEP vs. Louisiana Tech matchup is serving up some intriguing betting action! Let’s dive into the numbers with some excitement—because this is where smart plays are made!
Historically, Louisiana Tech has dominated, winning 10 of the last 12 meetings. But this isn’t the same old UTEP team, and with the spread sitting at +7.5, there’s some real value to be had.
At 8:00 ET, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will host the UTEP Miners at Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston. The game will be broadcast on CBSS, and the over/under line is currently set at 50.5 points.
Louisiana Tech is favored at -7.5 points.
The Bulldogs come in with a 2-4 record, while the Miners are 1-6 on the season.
UTEP Miners
UTEP enters Week 9 with a 1-6 record, facing Louisiana Tech. They are ranked 129th in our CFB power rankings, and their chances of becoming bowl-eligible are at just 0.1%.
They are 1-1 at home and 0-4 on the road this season.
The Miners have not been favored in any game so far, and their average scoring margin is -14.6 points per game.
Against the spread, UTEP is 2-4, with a 1-1 record at home and 1-3 on the road.
Their over/under record is 3-3, with an average line of 51.2 points and an average total of 50.6 points per game.
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UTEP Miners Stats
Heading into week 9, UTEP’s offense ranks 130th in our CFB offensive power rankings, averaging just 18 points per game. Skyler Locklear, their leading passer, has thrown for 953 yards with a passer rating of 77, recording four touchdowns and five interceptions.
UTEP ranks 43rd in passing attempts, averaging 31.3 per game, and Locklear has completed 63.2% of his passes. Kenny Odom leads the receiving corps with 530 yards and four touchdowns. On the ground, UTEP averages 114.7 rushing yards per game, and Jevon Jackson has 387 rushing yards this season.
UTEP’s defense has struggled this season, allowing 32.6 points per game. They’ve given up 216.7 rushing yards per game, ranking 169th nationally. Opponents have averaged 207 passing yards per game against UTEP, completing 66.2% of their passes with a passer rating of 102.1.
In their recent game, UTEP’s defense allowed 21 points but forced four interceptions. They held FIU to 86 rushing yards on 32 attempts, while giving up 202 passing yards and two touchdowns.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Louisiana Tech enters Week 9 against UTEP with a 2-4 record, ranked 119th in our power rankings. They have just a 13.1% chance of becoming bowl-eligible this season.
The Bulldogs are 1-0 at home and 0-2 on the road. They’ve been favored in two games, going 1-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin this season is +2 points per game, and they are 2-1 against the spread.
The over/under line for this week is 50.5 points. Louisiana Tech’s games have averaged 49 points, with their over/under record at 2-1 and an average line of 50.2 points.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Stats
Heading into week 9, Louisiana Tech’s offense is averaging 25.5 points per game, placing them 67th nationally. They are ranked 122nd in our offensive power rankings. The Bulldogs are 53rd in passing attempts, averaging 34 per game, with 20.2 completions per game. They are 73rd in passing yards, averaging 255.8 yards per game, and their completion rate is 59.3%.
Louisiana Tech has been strong on third downs, converting 45.5% of their attempts, ranking 22nd nationally. Evan Bullock leads the team with 790 passing yards and a 64.2% completion rate. He has thrown 8 touchdowns without an interception, giving him a passer rating of 110. Tru Edwards has 445 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns. On the ground, the Bulldogs are averaging 112.8 rushing yards per game.
Louisiana Tech’s defense, ranked 30th nationally, is allowing 23.5 points per game this season. In their recent game, a 33-30 loss to New Mexico State, they gave up 33 points, allowing 364 total yards, including 160 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.
On average, Louisiana Tech’s defense has allowed 106.3 rushing yards per game, ranking 26th in the nation. Opposing quarterbacks have completed 56.9% of their passes, averaging a passer rating of 82.8 and 212.2 passing yards per game against the Bulldogs.
UTEP Miners vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The UTEP Miners are 2-3 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the UTEP Miners are 4-6 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs have gone 3-7 across their last ten home games.
- Over the UTEP Miners’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 9 NCAA Betting Prediction: UTEP +7.5
Louisiana Tech might hold the advantage in their last head-to-heads, but they’re struggling to cover, going just 1-5 ATS in their last six October games and 3-7 in their last 10 home outings. UTEP, on the other hand, is scrappy. Sure, they’re 1-6, but there’s something about these Miners—they’ve got a shot to cover, maybe even pull off the upset.
UTEP is coming into this game as the +7.5 point underdogs on the road vs. Louisiana Tech. We have UTEP winning this game straight-up with a final score of 31-23. So, if you are looking for a pick vs. the spread, take UTEP to cover and win.
The over/under is sitting at 50.5, and while past games have been low-scoring, both defenses have been shaky, so keep your eye on the total.
With the over/under line sitting at 50.5 points, our projection of 58 total points makes the over the best bet for this matchup.
With odds of UTEP +226 on the moneyline, it’s the kind of underdog play that could cash big. We’re talking passion, grit, and Week 9 NCAA energy—you know, the kind that makes Tuesday night college football unforgettable! Buckle up!
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