Pick details
| MATCHUP | Wyoming Cowboys | UTEP Miners |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 6-3 | 1-8 |
| Spread | -8.5 -105 | +8.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | -325 | +260 |
| Total | Over 40.5 (-110) | Under 40.5 (-110) |
| Where | Sun Bowl, El Paso, TX | |
| When | Saturday, November 14, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FS1 | |
Wyoming vs UTEP Prediction
UTEP comes into this matchup looking for their first conference win of the season and they have scored 14 points or fewer in five straight games. The Miners only lost by three points last week, but they have allowed 30+ points in three of their last five. Wyoming has won four in a row and they were very impressive against UNLV last week. The Cowboys are rolling right now and even with their starting QB dealing with an injury, they should be fine here. Take Wyoming to cover on the road.
Wyoming Cowboys Betting Preview
The Wyoming Cowboys are 6-3 (5-1) this season after they defeated UNLV by a score of 41-35 in their last game. Wyoming led 34-21 at halftime and 41-21 in the third quarter, but they allowed the last 14 points in the win. The Cowboys out gained UNLV by a total of 483-304, went 5-14 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle by a total of 2-2 in the game. Tyler Hughes threw for 107 yards and one touchdown, while Landon Sims threw for 25 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Jake Wilson caught two passes for 56 yards and one score, while Samuel Harris rushed 17 times for 128 yards and two touchdowns in the win.
Prior to that game, Wyoming defeated Air Force by a score of 28-14 and Northern Illinois by a score of 41-23. The Cowboys have scored 21.9 points per game with 141.1 passing yards and 203.9 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 21.7 points against per game this season. Tyler Hughes is dealing with an injury, so he will most likely miss this one. Jake Wilson has 24 receptions for 298 yards and three scores, while Markell Holman has 97 carries for 547 yards and four touchdowns this season.
UTEP Miners Betting Preview
The UTEP Miners are 1-8 (0-5) this year after they lost to Hawaii by a score of 17-14 in their last game. UTEP trailed 10-7 at halftime and they played great defense in the second half, but only managed seven points in the loss. The Miners were out gained by a total of 424-288, went 2-10 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Raymond Moore III threw for 109 yards and one touchdown, while Carver Cheeks caught two passes for 46 yards. Lamar Sperling rushed 11 times for 63 yards and one score in the loss.
Prior to that game, UTEP lost to North Dakota State by a score of 31-7 and San Jose State by a score of 24-11. The Miners have scored 14.1 points per game with 140.3 passing yards and 140.8 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 34.3 points against per game this season. EJ Colson Jr is the starting quarterback, but he is batting an injury, so we may see Raymond Moore III once again. Jaden Smith has caught 36 passes for 303 yards and one touchdown, while Tavorus Jones has rushed 71 times for 290 yards and one touchdown this year.
Why the Wyoming Cowboys will win
- UTEP has lost each of its last 16 games as an underdog.
- The favorite has won 16 of UTEP’s last 17 games.
- UTEP has failed to cover the spread in 12 of its last 13 games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Wyoming has covered the spread in each of its last four games.
- The favorite has won the first half in 16 of UTEP’s last 17 games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of UTEP’s last eight games in November have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of Wyoming’s last eight games in November have gone UNDER the total points line.
UTEP Miners Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 11, Jaden Smith leads UTEP for receptions (36) this season.
Wyoming Cowboys Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 11, Tyler Hughes leads Wyoming for touchdowns (6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- UTEP has suffered the equal-most road losses by a margin of 35+ points of any FBS team this season (3).
- UTEP has suffered the equal-most road losses by a margin of 40+ points of any FBS team this season (2).
- Wyoming ranks T126th among FBS teams for average point differential in third quarters this season (-3.1).
- Wyoming ranks 16th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (176.0).
Positive Trends
As you can see above, we have some favorable trends going our way here. UTEP is 1-13 against the spread in their last 14 games as an underdog and they have also lost the first half in each of their last 18 games as an underdog. The Miners are one of the worst teams in the country and I like Wyoming here.
