- Sam Houston battles UTEP in CFB Week 6 action
- The Bearkats are 10.5-point favorites in this Conference USA matchup
- Dive into the Sam Houston vs UTEP odds & predictions
Sam Houston face off against UTEP in a college football Week 6 Conference USA showdown on Thursday, October 3 from the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. Sam Houston are aiming to continue their winning ways after roaring out to a 4-1 start to the 2024 CFB season. While the UTEP Miners look to dig themselves out of an 0-4 hole.
Look for all the Sam Houston vs UTEP odds and our best bests, below.
Sam Houston vs UTEP Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston | -10.5 (-108) | -410 | Over 50 (-110) |
| UTEP | +10.5(-112) | +320 | Under 50 (-110) |
Sam Houston go into Thursday’s contest as a 10.5-point favorite in the latest college football odds. The Sam Houston vs UTEP total is currently an even 50 points.
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Is Sam Houston a MWC Contender?
Sam Houston sits second in Conference USA after overcoming Texas State last week.
The Bearkats squeaked by the Bobcats, winning 40-39 after a 24-yard Christian Pavon field goal put them ahead with six seconds left.
Kats capitalize to get within 8️⃣#EatEmUpKats https://t.co/VfV8sHxo5j pic.twitter.com/zp4Tyid07U
— Sam Houston Football (@BearkatsFB) September 28, 2024
Crucially, Sam Houston sits in the top-63 in the FBS in both offensive yards per game, and yards per play. In comparison, their defense sits 50th in opponent yards per play allowed.
Quarterback Hunter Watson is more of a rushing threat than he is a passer. He’s put up nearly 1000 total yards on the year, with 338 of those coming on the ground on his 70 carries. As a team, the Bearkats dominate on the ground, rushing for over 1,000 yards and averaging a stellar 4.6 yards per carry.
The latest NCAAF betting trends are all in favor of Sam Houston. The Bearkats have won five of their last six games.
UTEP Looks For First Victory
UTEP have been awful this season. The Miners were blown out by Nebraska 40-7 in Week 0 before suffering losses to Southern Utah, Liberty and Colorado State.
Concerningly, head coach Scotty Walden’s offense has scored just 11.3 points per game, and averaged just 4.3 yards per play, both outside of the top 110 teams in the NCAA. Quarterback Skyler Locklear has been hot and cold while tossing for 710 yards and more interceptions (4) than touchdowns (3).
𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐒 😮💨#PicksUp | #WinTheWest pic.twitter.com/MhQ23shvf8
— UTEP Football (@UTEPFB) October 1, 2024
On the defensive side, the Miners have allowed 5.9 yards per play (90th), and surrendered a conversion on 43% of opponent third downs (92nd). UTEP have surrendered 350+ offensive yards to every opponent so far this season. When you’re playing the likes of Southern Utah, that’s a problem.
Most concerningly, the Miners have allowed 4.8 yards per carry this season. They’ll need to tighten up defensively to have any hope of stopping Sam Houston’s dominant rushing attack.
Bettor beware, the Miners are 0-6 SU in their last six games at home. UTEP have lost seven straight games and failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home contests against non-ranked teams. They’ve also lost the first half in four of five games against Conference USA opponents.
Sam Houston vs UTEP Prediction
Ultimately, Sam Houston are 7-1 against the spread in their last eight games. They’re the better squad by nearly every metric and boast the far more explosive offense in this game.
Even with the 10-point spread, its tough to back a struggling UTEP squad. However, the 10.5-point hook is reason for pause. Back Sam Houston on the first-half line, and buy down the full-game spread for the best value in this Sam Houston vs UTEP Conference USA clash.
- Pick: Sam Houston 1st-Half spread -6.5 (-108), Sam Houston -9.5 alternate spread (-132)
The upcoming matchup between Sam Houston and UTEP on October 3rd is sure to be an exciting game for college football fans. Both teams have had strong starts to the season, making this a highly anticipated showdown.
When analyzing the odds for this game, sportsbooks have Sam Houston as the favorite with a spread of -7. This means that Sam Houston is favored to win by at least 7 points. However, UTEP should not be underestimated as they have shown they are a competitive team this season.
In terms of prediction, it is expected to be a close game with both teams putting up a fight. Sam Houston’s high-powered offense led by quarterback Eric Schmid will be a tough challenge for UTEP’s defense. On the other hand, UTEP’s strong running game could pose problems for Sam Houston’s defense.
Ultimately, this game could go either way and will likely come down to which team can execute better on both sides of the ball. Fans can expect a thrilling matchup with plenty of action and excitement.
Overall, the odds, spread, and prediction for the Sam Houston vs UTEP game on October 3rd indicate that it will be a closely contested game that could go either way. Football fans should definitely tune in to see which team comes out on top in this exciting matchup.