Tennessee (8-2) vs UTEP (2-8)
Game Info: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00 pm (Neyland Stadium)
The Line: Betting Odds: Tennessee -42 / UTEP +42 — Over/Under: 52.5
In this article, we will formulate a UTEP vs Tennessee prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 23rd at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 13 matchup.
UTEP Miners Betting Preview
The UTEP Miners are 2-8 (2-5) this year after they defeated Kennesaw State in overtime by a score of 43-35 in their last game. UTEP had multiple leads in the game but allowed Kennesaw State to force overtime, before winning in the second overtime. The Miners outgained Kennesaw State by a total of 453-300, won the turnover battle 2-1, and went 7-17 on third down in the game. Skyler Locklear threw for 327 yards and four touchdowns, while Jevon Jackson rushed for 68 yards and one score.
Prior to that victory, the Miners lost to Middle Tennessee by a score of 20-13 and Louisiana Tech by a score of 14-10. The UTEP offense has scored 19.2 points per game with 207.4 passing yards and 124.7 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 29.7 points per game this season. Skyler Locklear has completed 67% of his passes for 1,356 yards, nine touchdowns, and five interceptions, while Jevon Jackson has rushed for 650 yards and two scores.
Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview
The Tennessee Volunteers are 8-2 (5-2) this season after they lost to Georgia by a score of 31-17 in their last game. Tennessee led 10-0 and 17-14 in the second quarter, but they didn’t score in the second half for the loss. The Volunteers were outgained by a total of 453-319, lost the turnover battle 1-0, and went 10-18 on third down in the game. Nico Iamaleava threw for 167 yards on 20 completions, while Dylan Sampson rushed for 101 yards and one score.
Prior to that loss, the Volunteers won four games in a row against Mississippi State, Kentucky, Alabama, and Florida. The Tennessee offense has scored 35.5 points per game with 229.5 passing yards and 226.8 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 14.4 points per game this season. Nico Iamaleava has completed 64.6% of his passes for 2,046 yards, 11 touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Dylan Sampson has rushed for 1,230 yards and 21 touchdowns.
Why Tennessee will beat UTEP
- Tennessee has won each of its last 13 games against non-conference opponents.
- UTEP has lost 15 of its last 16 road games in November.
- Tennessee has covered the spread in each of its last six games against non-conference opponents.
- UTEP has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six road games against non-conference opponents.
- UTEP has lost the first half in each of its last three road games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of UTEP’s last four road games in November has gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of Tennessee’s last 11 games against non-conference opponents at Neyland Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Tennessee ranks 3rd among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (65.6).
- Tennessee ranks T5th among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (+7.9).
- UTEP ranks 127th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (4.1).
- UTEP ranks T127th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (33.3).
UTEP vs Tennessee Prediction
Tennessee comes into this matchup trying to bounce back from their loss to Georgia last week, and they should have no issues getting the win here. The Volunteers have had some issues scoring consistently, but their defense has been great and should really limit UTEP’s time of possession. The Miners only have two wins on the season and needed overtime to get by Kennesaw State last time out. Take Tennessee to cover this big number.