Sam Houston State vs UTEP Prediction College Football Picks 10/3/24

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Sam Houston State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving UTEP

-Recent betting trends in games played between Sam Houston State and UTEP

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Bearkats and Miners. 

Sam Houston State Pulled it Out Late

Sam Houston State comes into this game with a 4-1 record and they are coming off a one-point victory over Texas State. The Bearkats outscored the Bobcats 6-0 in the 4th quarter and that was enough for the 40-39 victory. At the end of the first quarter, they were down 22-0 and they looked to be in some major trouble. Hunter Watson completed 10 of his 19 passes for 95 yards. The running game was the strength and Hunter Watson rushed 27 times for 105 yards and two touchdowns. 

Sam Houston State is averaging 30 points while their defense is giving up 24.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 64th in the league while the defense is ranked 75th in the league. The only loss for Sam Houston State came against UCF in Week 2 and in that game, the offense scored 14 points, but the defense gave up 45 points. 

UTEP Has Struggled

UTEP has really struggled this season and they are still looking for their first win of the season. UTEP had a bye last weekend, but in the last game against Colorado State, they were defeated. UTEP’s offense scored 17 points while the defense gave up 27 points and that led to the defeat. Cade McConnell completed 19 of his 29 passes for 220 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Kenny Odom did have a strong game catching seven passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns. 

UTEP is averaging 14.5 points while their defense is giving up 30.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 129th in the league while the defense is ranked 104th. In this game, if UTEP wants to find success, they are going to need the defense to step up in a big way. If the defense struggles, this is going to be a long game. 

Matchup/League Facts

• UTEP ranks 128th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (225.5).
• UTEP ranks 127th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (62).
• Sam Houston State ranks T116th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (162.0).
• Sam Houston State ranks T22nd among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (3.0).

Sam Houston State vs UTEP Prediction

Sam Houston State has all the confidence heading into this game and they are going to put on a show, especially with the offense. Sam Houston State is averaging 30 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. UTEP’s offense is averaging 14.5 points and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. Sam Houston State will score at least 40 points here, and they are going to cover the spread here.