New Mexico State vs. UTEP Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The New Mexico State Aggies and the UTEP Miners play each other on Wednesday night. Do the Miners have the advantage in his game? Matt McCuen breaks down the game.
Matt McCuen - October 18, 2023, 9:36 AM EDT
5 minNew Mexico State vs. UTEP Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The New Mexico State Aggies and the UTEP Miners will meet from Sun Bowl on Wednesday night.
New Mexico State vs. UTEP Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: October 18, 2023
- Game Time: 9:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
New Mexico State vs. UTEP Odds
- Spread: New Mexico State -3 (-110), UTEP +3 (-110)
- Total Odds: O 47.5 (-110), U 47.5 (-105)
- Moneyline Odds: New Mexico State (-155), UTEP (+140)
New Mexico State vs. UTEP Prediction
The Aggies enter play representing a record of 4-3.
Since taking over, head coach Jerry Kill has done a great job. Kill and the Aggies won seven games a season ago. Prior to his arrival, the team had won eight games over four seasons.
Quarterback Diego Pavia leads the Aggies offense. Pavia has thrown for 1,615 yards, 14 touchdowns, and five interceptions.
Pavia also leads the squad in rushing with 429 yards. Running back Star Thomas leads the team with four rushing touchdowns.
Wide receiver Johnathan Brady leads the team in receiving yards with 338. Wideout Trent Hudson leads the team with five receiving touchdowns.
UTEP will begin play with a 2-5 overall record.
The Miners will look to get their second consecutive win after beating FIU a weekend ago.
Signal caller Gavin Hardison leads the Miners offense. He has thrown for 947 yards, five touchdowns, and seven interceptions.
The Miners' strength is their rushing game. Running backs Torrance Burgess Jr. and Deion Hankins have combined for 894 rushing yards and four touchdowns.
Wide receiver Kelly Akharaiyi has been the favorite target of Hardison. He has collected 25 catches for 513 yards and three touchdowns.
New Mexico State vs. UTEP Pick
UTEP is a better team than their record indicates.
The Miners had a tough schedule early in the season and will perform much better in the conference.
UTEP has an outstanding run game, and they will be able to control the line of scrimmage and the pace of this game.
Pick: UTEP +3 -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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