Free NCAA Pick: UTEP vs. Nebraska Odds
Looking for UTEP Miners vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers free NCAA Week 1 picks & NCAA odds? NCAA betting sees the Miners taking on the Cornhuskers on Saturday, August 31st at the Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE). Cappers Picks provides complimentary NCAA handicapping picks all season long including all NCAA Week 1 games so stay tuned for more FREE NCAA predictions like this UTEP Nebraska matchup.
2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 1
(0-0) UTEP Miners vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers (0-0)
Date: Saturday, August 31st
Time: 3:30 ET
Venue: Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE), Lincoln, NE
Week 1 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) UTEP +27.5 | Nebraska -27.5
Week 1 CFB Moneyline Odds: UTEP +1585 | Nebraska -4974
College Football Betting Total: O/U 48.5
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UTEP Miners
Last season, UTEP struggled to a 3-9 record, including going 0-3 in games where they were favored. The Miners finished 112th in our power rankings and are looking to improve this season. Currently, we give them a 56.5% chance of being bowl-eligible and a 10% chance of winning the Conference USA title.
Heading into the season, UTEP has the 7th best odds to make it to the Conference USA title game (+1400), with the futures markets placing them as a long shot at +6000 to win the conference, which is 2% implied odds. Last season, UTEP was 2-4 on the road and 1-5 at home.
UTEP Miners Stats
UTEP’s passing game was ranked 83rd in the country last season, averaging 217.7 yards per game. Overall, the Miners’ offense was 95th in the nation, putting up 19.9 points per game. Their struggles on third down were a major issue, as they converted only 32.9% of their third down chances, which ranked 109th in college football.
On the ground, UTEP averaged 144.3 yards per game, which placed them 87th nationally. Last season’s top quarterback, Cade McConnell, threw for 1,437 yards and six touchdowns, but he also threw 12 interceptions. The Miners are also looking to improve their quarterback situation, as they finished 106th in passer rating. In the backfield, the Miners are looking for a boost from transfer Corey Wren, who joins the team from TCU.
UTEP’s defense was better against the pass than the run last season, ranking 35th in passing yards allowed but giving up 203 rushing yards per game, which placed them 160th in the nation. Overall, they allowed 28.5 points per game, putting them 58th in the country. Opposing quarterbacks completed just 55.4% of their passes against UTEP, which was the 24th lowest figure in college football last season.
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Nebraska is 43rd in our pre-season power rankings, with a 68.6% chance of being bowl-eligible this season. However, our analysis gives them just a 0.4% chance of winning the Big Ten. In the futures market, the Cornhuskers are long shots at +4907 to win the Big Ten, with a 2% implied probability, which ranks 7th out of the 18 teams in the conference.
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Last season, Nebraska finished with a 5-7 overall record, going 1-4 on the road and 4-3 at home. They were favored in five of their 12 games and went 3-3 as the underdog. This season, they head into the year with a 68.6% chance of being bowl-eligible.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Stats
Nebraska’s passing game was one of the least productive in the country last season, averaging just 135.9 yards per game, which ranked 122nd. The Cornhuskers were 98th in scoring, putting up 18 points per game, and their overall completion percentage was 52.3% (94th). On the ground, Nebraska ranked 57th in rushing yards per game, averaging 178.8 yards, but they finished 98th in scoring, putting up just 18 points per game.
Their top returning quarterback, Heinrich Haarberg, threw for 967 yards and seven touchdowns last season. In the backfield, Emmett Johnson returns after rushing for 411 yards and two touchdowns. Nebraska also added transfer running back Dante Dowdell, who rushed for 90 yards last season at Oregon. The Cornhuskers are also looking to make an impact with the addition of transfer wide receiver Jahmal Banks, who recorded 653 receiving yards last season.
Nebraska’s defense was strong against the run last season, allowing just 93.5 rushing yards per game, which ranked 14th in the nation. Overall, they allowed 18.2 points per game, placing them 7th in the country. However, their pass defense was less effective, ranking 65th and allowing 210.6 passing yards per game. Despite these numbers, the Cornhuskers were solid in limiting big plays, giving up just 6.2 yards per pass attempt (18th).
UTEP Miners vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The UTEP Miners are 4-1 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Nebraska Cornhuskers are 1-4 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the UTEP Miners are 5-5 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Nebraska Cornhuskers have gone 4-5 across their last ten home games.
- Over the UTEP Miners’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Nebraska Cornhuskers’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 1 NCAA Betting Prediction: UTEP +27.5
Our projections for this week one matchup between UTEP and Nebraska have the Cornhuskers winning by a score of 35-16. With UTEP coming in as the heavy road underdog at +27.5, we like their chances to cover the spread.
For the over/under, the line is set at 48.5 points, and with our projected score of 51 points, we recommend taking the over as the best bet.
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