UTEP vs Western Kentucky Prediction College Football Picks 10/10/24

The UTEP Miners and Western Kentucky Hilltoppers meet Thursday in week 7 college football action at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Here’s a UTEP vs Western Kentucky Prediction. This article will include a UTEP vs Western Kentucky Pick.

UTEP Miners Betting Preview

The UTEP Miners lost to Colorado State and Sam Houston, and they play Florida International next. The UTEP Miners have lost 8 straight games overall. Skyler Locklear is completing 63.5 percent of his passes for 710 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Kenny Odom and Kam Thomas have combined for 674 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Jaden Smith has 21 receptions.

The UTEP Miners’ ground game is averaging 87.6 yards per contest, and Jevon Jackson leads the way with 233 yards on 59 carries. Defensively, UTEP is allowing 32.6 points and 434 yards per game. Dorian Hopkins leads the UTEP Miners with 52 tackles, KD Johnson has 2.5 sacks and AJ Odums has 1 interception.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Preview

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers beat Toledo, lost to Boston College, and they play Sam Houston next. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have won 3 straight home games. Caden Veltkamp is completing 70.4 percent of his passes for 883 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Kieran Johnson and Easton Messer have combined for 628 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while River Helms has 15 receptions.

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers ground game is averaging 100.4 yards per contest, and Elijah Young leads the way with 218 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Western Kentucky is allowing 25.2 points and 396.8 yards per game. Devonte’ Mathews leads the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers with 24 tackles, Kylan Guidry has 2 sacks and Anthony Johnson Jr. has 1 interception.

Why the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will win

• UTEP has lost each of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• The home team has won four of Western Kentucky’s last five games.
• Western Kentucky has covered the spread in each of its last four games.
• UTEP has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Western Kentucky has won the first half in four of its last five home games against conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Four of UTEP’s last five October road games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
• Four of Western Kentucky’s last five October games as a favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Western Kentucky ranks T101st among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (6.2).
• Western Kentucky ranks T99th among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (396.8).
• UTEP ranks 131st among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (239.0).
• UTEP ranks T126th among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (7.4).

UTEP vs Western Kentucky Prediction

The UTEP Miners are a terrible team on both sides of the ball, and they’re 1-4 ATS on the season. UTEP is also 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games as a double-digit underdog. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have had extra time to prepare for this game, and they’re 4-1 ATS on the season. Western Kentucky is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games as a double-digit favorite. This line just indicates how bad UTEP is. Give me Western Kentucky in a home blowout victory.