Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
American Football NCAAF Sun Bowl Stadium Sat 27 Sep 21:00
Texas El Paso Miners
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College Football Betting Preview: Louisiana Tech vs UTEP

Louisiana Tech lock horns with UTEP in this NCAAF Week 5 matchup at Sun Bowl Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 21:00 on Saturday 27 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Side With UTEP Against The Spread

Our prediction is that UTEP will be able to cover the spread against Louisiana Tech, with +3.5 looking favorable for our bet. Take the -114 that is currently available.

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5 of Last 6 H2H Matchups Have Been Louisiana Tech Wins

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs have won their previous two games. The latest was a 30-20 home triumph at Joe Aillet Stadium against Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles.

Texas El Paso Miners were defeated last time, making it back-to-back losses. Sun Bowl Stadium saw them beaten 31-25 at home to Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Joe Aillet Stadium, with Louisiana Tech claiming the win. Beating UTEP by a 14-10 scoreline. The previous 6 games featuring these teams have resulted in five Louisiana Tech victories.

Louisiana Tech vs UTEP Prediction & Picks

Head into Louisiana Tech vs UTEP with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

There’s the chance to back UTEP to cover the +3.5 line in this college football matchup. Betting the underdogs on the spread seems the logical play and there is -114 now available.

Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when making college football predictions. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest stats to shape our picks.

Key Louisiana Tech vs UTEP stats:

  • The +3.5 line has been covered by UTEP in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Louisiana Tech in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Louisiana Tech in 18 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Louisiana Tech in 3 consecutive games on the road.

UTEP +3.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team of cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It's why we think it’s worth placing this college wager.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread UTEP +3.5
Totals Under 48.5
Highest Scoring Half First Half

Take a same game parlay that incorporates UTEP to cover the +3.5 spread followed by Under 48.5 points. Add in the First Half to have the most points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Louisiana Tech Louisiana Tech logo 21 - 23 UTEP logo UTEP

UTEP are available at massive odds to register a 23-21 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close matchup and there won’t be much between the teams.

Louisiana Tech vs UTEP Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Giving Louisiana Tech Plenty of Respect

Sportsbooks’ favorites Louisiana Tech are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -175 about them triumphing means a 64% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that UTEP are least likely to win at +146.

There is a spread of 3.5 and total points has a line of 48.5. The Totals offers football bettors an alternative way of getting involved. Those who wager Under 48.5 can get -120.

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Player Props & Micro Betting

There is regularly value to be found from betting the quarterback and player props with the best online gambling sites. You can find lots of ways to back for or against a specific player lining up for one of the two teams.

Micro betting is an exciting way to wager on college football. There are a huge range of live lines and it’s a simple case of predicting what is going to happen next. Field Goal Outcome, Next Drive Result and Next Play Result are often among the options.

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UTEP Home Record Stands at Seven Losses From Last Ten

UTEP have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 games at home, averaging 24.60 points scored and 28.30 points allowed.

Louisiana Tech have suffered three defeats in a row away from home. They have one win and nine losses in the last 10 games on the road, putting up 14.90 points per contest and giving up 29.30.

Louisiana Tech defeated UTEP 24-10 when the teams last met at Sun Bowl Stadium. Over the previous 3 head-to-head clashes at Sun Bowl Stadium, Louisiana Tech have collected two victories, while UTEP have one.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O48.5 U48.5
UTEP logo UTEP Home Stats 3-7 52.90 24.60 28.30 7 3
Louisiana Tech logo Louisiana Tech Away Stats 1-9 44.20 14.90 29.30 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O48.5 = Games Over 48.5 Points
  • U48.5 = Games Under 48.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs logo Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Stats
Texas El Paso Miners logo Texas El Paso Miners Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAF Standings Select Season

Conference USA W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Delaware Blue Hens 3 1 124 105 19 2-0 1-1 2W
Louisiana Tech 3 1 110 57 53 3-0 0-1 2W
Western Kentucky 3 1 148 91 57 3-0 0-1 1W
New Mexico St 2 1 54 66 -12 2-0 0-1 1L
FIU 2 2 96 109 -13 2-1 0-1 1L
Jacksonville State 2 2 123 92 31 2-0 0-2 1W
Kennesaw State 2 2 73 100 -27 2-0 0-2 2W
Missouri State 2 2 86 131 -45 1-1 1-1 1W
Liberty 1 3 78 95 -17 1-1 0-2 3L
M. Tennessee 1 3 66 131 -65 0-2 1-1 1L
UTEP 1 3 93 103 -10 1-1 0-2 2L
Sam Houston 0 4 65 171 -106 0-1 0-3 4L