A matchup of CUSA teams features the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (2-4) taking on the UTEP Miners (1-6) on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Joe Aillet Stadium. The Bulldogs are listed as favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 6 points. The over/under for the outing is 50 points.
Louisiana Tech vs. UTEP Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Bulldogs (-6)
Moneyline: Bulldogs (-238), Miners (+195)
Total: 50 points
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How to Watch Louisiana Tech vs. UTEP
When: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET
Location: Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, Louisiana
TV: CBS Sports Network
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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Louisiana Tech 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
254.5 (1527) |
43 |
Rush yards |
112.5 (675) |
113 |
Points scored |
25.5 (153) |
106 |
Pass yards against |
212.2 (1273) |
58 |
Rush yards against |
104.2 (625) |
18 |
Points allowed |
23.5 (141) |
63 |
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Louisiana Tech 2024 Betting Info
The Bulldogs have won two games against the spread this season.
Louisiana Tech has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 6 points or more this season (0-1).
The Bulldogs and their opponent have combined to hit the over three out of five times this season.
The Bulldogs’ average point total in outings this season is 50.4, 0.4 points higher than the total in this game.
The Bulldogs have covered the spread once in their past three matchups while putting up a 1-2 record straight-up in those games.
The final combined score of the past three UTEP games has exceeded the set total each time.
The Miners’ past three games have ended with an average of 51.2 points scored. That’s 1.2 more points than this contest’s over/under.
Louisiana Tech Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
56.7 |
59.1 |
54.8 |
Implied Total AVG |
34.0 |
34.6 |
33.5 |
ATS Record |
3-8-0 |
1-4-0 |
2-4-0 |
Over/Under Record |
5-5-1 |
3-2-0 |
2-3-1 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
3-2 |
2-2 |
1-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
0-6 |
0-1 |
0-5 |
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Louisiana Tech’s Offense vs. UTEP’s Defense (2024)
Louisiana Tech converts 45.5% of its third downs (26th in college football), while UTEP’s defense ranks 96th in that category (41.7%)
The Miners allow opponents to score on 75.0% of their red-zone appearances (22nd in college football). The Bulldogs’ offense has an 80.0% red-zone percentage (86th).
Louisiana Tech’s offense averages 0.4 points per play (56th in the FBS) compared to the 0.5 per play UTEP’s defense allows (103rd in college football).
UTEP 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
215.9 (1511) |
81 |
Rush yards |
114.4 (801) |
110 |
Points scored |
18.0 (126) |
124 |
Pass yards against |
207.0 (1449) |
48 |
Rush yards against |
214.0 (1498) |
125 |
Points allowed |
32.6 (228) |
116 |
UTEP 2024 Betting Info
The Miners have two wins against the spread this year.
Louisiana Tech is 0-1 against the spread when favored by 6 points or more this season.
The Miners have seen three of its seven games go over the point total.
The Bulldogs’ average point total in outings this year is 50.4, 0.4 points higher than the total in this game.
The Bulldogs have covered the spread once in their past three contests while putting up a 1-2 record straight-up in those games.
In all of those games, the final combined score has surpassed the set total.
The last three Miners games averaged 51.2 total points, 1.2 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
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UTEP Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
52.4 |
51.2 |
53.4 |
Implied Total AVG |
33.7 |
29.7 |
36.8 |
ATS Record |
2-5-0 |
1-2-0 |
1-3-0 |
Over/Under Record |
3-4-0 |
2-1-0 |
1-3-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
0-1 |
0-1 |
0-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-5 |
1-1 |
0-4 |
UTEP’s Offense vs. Louisiana Tech’s Defense (2024)
The Bulldogs’ defense is 11th-best in the FBS with a 70.0% opponent red zone percentage. The Miners’ offense ranks 132nd in college football with a 64.3% red zone rate.
UTEP averages 3.4 yards per carry (113th in college football) compared to the 3.2 per attempt Louisiana Tech allows (13th in the FBS).
The Bulldogs allow 104.2 rushing yards per game (18th in the FBS). The Miners’ running game ranks 110th in college football (114.4).
UTEP has the 110th-ranked offense in the FBS in terms of yards per game (330.3), and will be facing a top-10 defense in that category, the No. 23 ranked Louisiana Tech (316.3).
Louisiana Tech vs. UTEP Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Louisiana Tech vs. UTEP is the Bulldogs (-238 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the over/under, we prefer the over at 50 points.