Sam Houston State vs. UTEP Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Sam Houston State Bearkats will take on the winless UTEP Miners on Thursday night to kick off Week 6 of college football. Can the Miners shock the world and upset the Bearkats in this Conference USA battle? Matt McCuen has a pick against the spread in Sam Houston State vs. Utep.
Matt McCuen - October 3, 2024, 4:06 PM EDT
5 minSam Houston State vs. UTEP Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Sam Houston State Bearkats and the UTEP Miners will clash on Thursday Night for a Conference USA affair.
Sam Houston State comes into the game with a 4-1 record. The Bearkats are off to a hot start this season and appear to be one of the deepest teams in the Conference USA, and they opened the season with a blowout road over Rice.
In Week 2, UCF blew out Sam Houston, handing them their first loss of the season. Since the loss, the Bearkats have won three consecutive games, including a one-point win over Texas State last week.
Sam Houston State vs. UTEP Date, Time and Where to Watch
- Date: October 3, 2024
- Time: 9:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: CBS Sports Network
Sam Houston State vs. UTEP Odds
- Spread: Sam Houston State -11 (-115), UTEP +11 (-105)
- Total Odds: O 50.5 (-110), U 50.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Sam Houston State (-375), UTEP (+300)
Sam Houston State vs. UTEP Prediction
Junior Hunter Watson has thrown for 635 yards, five touchdowns, and five interceptions. Watson leads the team with 338 rushing yards and four interceptions.
Quavez Humphreys has been the top target in the passing game with 234 yards and three touchdowns.
UTEP will aim to get their first win of the season. The Miners could not have had a worse start to their season. In Week 1, the Miners lost 40-7 on the road against Nebraska.
The Miners last played on September 21st, when they lost 27-17 on the road against Colorado State. UTEP comes into this contest as a double-digit underdog.
North Carolina native Skyler Locklear leads the team with 710 yards, three touchdowns, and four interceptions.
Jevon Jackson leads the rushing game with 214 yards.
Sophomore Kenny Odom has been the top receiver, racking up 289 yards and three touchdowns.
Sam Houston State vs. UTEP Pick
After a sluggish 0-4 start to the season, the Miners will compete tonight in a conference matchup.
UTEP has had a challenging schedule thus far in terms of talent level.
The Miners will use their running game to control the pace of this game and time of possession.
Sam Houston State has not shown me enough to lay 11 points on the road.
Pick: UTEP +11 -115 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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