A pair of CUSA teams square off when the UTEP Miners (1-7) take on the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (2-6) on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the Sun Bowl. The Miners are favored by 3 points. The over/under is set at 51 in the contest.
UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Miners (-3)
Moneyline: Miners (-155), Blue Raiders (+130)
Total: 51 points
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How to Watch UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee
When: Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas
TV: CBS Sports Network
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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UTEP 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
199.5 (1596) |
92 |
Rush yards |
120.9 (967) |
106 |
Points scored |
17 (136) |
127 |
Pass yards against |
212.1 (1697) |
57 |
Rush yards against |
188.1 (1505) |
114 |
Points allowed |
30.3 (242) |
106 |
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UTEP 2024 Betting Info
The Miners are 3-5-0 ATS this season.
UTEP is 0-1 against the spread when favored by 3 points or more this season.
A total of three out of eight Miners games this season have gone over the point total.
The average over/under the Miners have had in their games this season is 1.1 more points than this particular game’s point total.
The Miners have covered the spread twice in their last three contests while putting up a 1-2 record straight-up in those games.
In one of those three games, the final combined score went over the set total.
The Blue Raiders’ last three outings have ended with an average of 54.3 points scored. That’s 3.3 more points than this contest’s over/under.
UTEP Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
52.1 |
51.2 |
52.7 |
Implied Total AVG |
33.0 |
29.7 |
35.0 |
ATS Record |
3-5-0 |
1-2-0 |
2-3-0 |
Over/Under Record |
3-5-0 |
2-1-0 |
1-4-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
0-1 |
0-1 |
0-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-6 |
1-1 |
0-5 |
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UTEP’s Offense vs. Middle Tennessee’s Defense (2024)
The Miners are 132nd in the FBS in red-zone percentage (64.3%), and will be facing the Blue Raiders’ 91st-ranked red zone defense (87.5%).
The 199.5 passing yards per game UTEP averages ranks 92nd in the FBS, while the 270.5 Middle Tennessee gives up ranks 122nd in college football.
The Miners’ passing attack averages 6.8 yards per pass attempt (99th in the FBS). The Blue Raiders allow 8.7 per pass (125th in college football).
Middle Tennessee 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
262.4 (2099) |
37 |
Rush yards |
76.6 (613) |
133 |
Points scored |
16.9 (135) |
129 |
Pass yards against |
270.5 (2164) |
122 |
Rush yards against |
197 (1576) |
120 |
Points allowed |
36.3 (290) |
124 |
Middle Tennessee 2024 Betting Info
The Blue Raiders have posted two wins against the spread this season.
UTEP has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 3 points or more this season (0-1).
Out of seven Blue Raiders games so far this year, three have gone over the total.
The average total the Miners have had in their matchups this year is 1.1 more points than this particular game’s point total.
The Miners are 2-1 against the spread in their last three games, and have a 1-2 straight-up record in those contests.
Middle Tennessee and its opponents have combined to hit the over once in those games.
The last three Blue Raiders games averaged 54.3 total points, 3.3 more points than this matchup’s point total.
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Middle Tennessee Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
56.1 |
52.2 |
59.1 |
Implied Total AVG |
37.3 |
31.7 |
41.5 |
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 |
1-0 |
1-0 |
0-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
0-5 |
0-2 |
0-3 |
Middle Tennessee’s Offense vs. UTEP’s Defense (2024)
The Blue Raiders have the No. 133 offense in the FBS in converting their red zone opportunities (60.9%), and will be up against the Miners 17th-ranked defense in that category (73.3%).
The Blue Raiders average 2.7 yards per carry (131st in college football) compared to the 4.5 per attempt the Miners give up (87th in the FBS).
Middle Tennessee has a 0.3 point-per-play average (104th in the FBS), while UTEP gives up 0.4 per play (60th in college football).
UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee is the Miners (-155 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we pick the under at 51 points.