UTEP vs Sam Houston Prediction, Picks & Odds | 15 Oct 2025
College Football Betting Preview: UTEP vs Sam Houston
UTEP meet Sam Houston in this NCAAF Week 8 matchup at Shell Energy Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, October 15. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
Can Sam Houston Stay Close to the Favorites?
The underdogs are more than capable of staying close to UTEP so there’s a strong case for betting Sam Houston against the spread here. Take the -105 for the +2.5 that is available.
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Sam Houston Won 41-21 in Teams’ Previous Matchup
UTEP Miners have lost in their previous four outings. In a recent home game at Sun Bowl Stadium, they were turned over 19-8 by Liberty Flames.
Sam Houston Bearkats were defeated last time, making it six losses on the spin. Shell Energy Stadium saw them beaten 29-27 at home to Jacksonville State.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Sam Houston had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. At Sun Bowl Stadium, they recorded a 41-21 win over UTEP.
UTEP vs Sam Houston Prediction & Picks
Your complete UTEP vs Sam Houston betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.
Game Prediction
We’re confident that Sam Houston can produce a strong performance in this college football battle. Our pick is that they’ll cover the spread of +2.5 and you can currently get -105.
It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming action along with the current form of each team. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our CFB predictions.
Key UTEP vs Sam Houston stats:
Sam Houston +2.5 Probability
According to the best betting apps, there’s a 51.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This college wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
If you’re in pursuit of bigger odds, then a Bet Builder could be a way forward. Take Sam Houston to cover the line with additional selections until you’re satisfied with the price.
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Best Bet
Sam Houston +2.5 @ -105
Player Prop Picks
Hunter Watson (Sam Houston) is available at -114 to go over 175.5 passing yards. The line for him on the Overs is highly appealing, with QB Passing Yards bettors able to get plenty of juice.
The odds for Grady O'Neill (Sam Houston) to go beyond 20.5 receiving yards stand at -114. We’re tempted to back him to cover the Player Receiving Yards line, with plenty of juice on offer.
Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Sam Houston +2.5, Over 47.5 and Hunter Watson (Sam Houston) to go Over 175.5 passing yards.
A same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different outcomes within the same football game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.
Correct Score Prediction
24
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27
Sam Houston
There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score pick being a 27-24 victory for the Kats. There are huge odds available when it comes to this prediction.
UTEP vs Sam Houston 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 Struggling to Separate Teams
The betting odds about Sam Houston winning is +124, with UTEP Miners priced up at -147 to achieve victory. The leading sportsbooks give the hosts a 45% chance of success.
The current spread is 2.5 and the total points line is 46.5. The Totals offers football bettors an alternative way of getting involved. There’s the chance to back Under 46.5 at -105.
The top sportsbooks offer a huge selection of team props and game lines when it comes to most college football games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.
Alton McCaskill Favorite to Score First TD
Favorite Alton McCaskill is now available at +650 to be the First Touchdown Scorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last TD.
Touchdown
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Micro Betting
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Last 5 & H2H
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
UTEP Stats
Sam Houston Stats
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
- 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road
- +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 50.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 49.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 47.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 47.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 21.00 pts and allowed 29.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 15.90 pts and allowed 33.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 50.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 47.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 47.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 47.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 18.70 pts and allowed 31.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 24.70 pts and allowed 22.80 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAF Standings Select Season
| Conference USA | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kennesaw State
|
7 | 2 | 234 | 190 | 44 | 5-0 | 2-2 | 7W |
Western Kentucky
|
7 | 2 | 271 | 205 | 66 | 4-1 | 3-1 | 2W |
Jacksonville State
|
6 | 3 | 269 | 234 | 35 | 3-0 | 3-3 | 4W |
Missouri State
|
6 | 3 | 203 | 233 | -30 | 2-2 | 4-1 | 4W |
Delaware Blue Hens
|
5 | 4 | 259 | 281 | -22 | 4-1 | 1-3 | 1W |
Louisiana Tech
|
5 | 4 | 253 | 170 | 83 | 4-1 | 1-3 | 1L |
Liberty
|
4 | 5 | 210 | 202 | 8 | 3-2 | 1-3 | 1L |
FIU
|
4 | 5 | 234 | 269 | -35 | 2-2 | 2-3 | 1W |
New Mexico State
|
3 | 6 | 192 | 227 | -35 | 3-2 | 0-4 | 4L |
|
UTEP
|
2 | 7 | 194 | 232 | -38 | 1-4 | 1-3 | 2L |
M. Tennessee
|
1 | 8 | 181 | 288 | -107 | 0-5 | 1-3 | 6L |
|
Sam Houston
|
1 | 8 | 154 | 344 | -190 | 0-3 | 1-5 | 1W |
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