The UTEP Miners (1-7) host a CUSA showdown against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (2-6) on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the Sun Bowl.

The Blue Raiders are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3), versus the Miners (with an over/under of 51.5 points).

Keep reading to check out our betting primer for this this contest between the Miners and the Blue Raiders, and uncover all of our predictions here, too!

UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee betting lines

• Spread favorite: Miners (-3)
• Moneyline: Miners (-150), Blue Raiders (+124)
• Total: 51.5 points
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee betting info and stats

UTEP has three wins against the spread through eight opportunities this season (3-5-0). UTEP has yet to cover the spread when serving as favorites by at least 3 points (a 0-1 ATS record). In one game as the moneyline favorite, UTEP lost. Middle Tennessee has a pair of wins against the spread this season (2-5-0). When Middle Tennessee is the underdog by 3 points or more, it has covered the spread once (1-5 ATS). Middle Tennessee is winless in the six games it has been listed as the underdog on the moneyline this season.

UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee recent stats and trends

UTEP Miners

• UTEP is 2-1 against the spread and 1-2 overall over its last three contests.
• UTEP and its opponents have combined to hit the over twice in those games.
• The last three UTEP games averaged 51 total points, 0.5 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

• Middle Tennessee has covered the spread once in its last three matchups while putting together a 1-2 record straight-up in those games.
• The final combined score of the last three Middle Tennessee games exceeded the set total one time.
• Middle Tennessee’s past three outings have ended with an average of 54 points scored. That’s 2.5 more points than this contest’s over/under.

UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee key players

UTEP Miners

• Skyler Locklear has 1,029 pass yards for UTEP, completing 63.2% of his passes and throwing five touchdowns and five interceptions this season. He’s also contributed on the ground with 131 rushing yards (18.7 ypg) on 55 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
• The team’s top rusher, Jevon Jackson, has carried the ball 113 times for 499 yards (62.4 per game), scoring one time.
• Ezell Jolly has carried the ball 60 times for 244 yards (30.5 per game) and one touchdown.
• Kenny Odom’s 535 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 46 times and has collected 25 receptions and four touchdowns.
• Kam Thomas has caught 42 passes for 422 yards (52.8 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
• Trey Goodman’s 26 catches have turned into 225 yards.
• Maurice Westmoreland has racked up 4.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up four TFL and 17 tackles.
• UTEP’s top-tackler, Dorian Hopkins, has 31 tackles, two TFL, and one interception this year.
• Lantz Russell has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 29 tackles, three TFL, two sacks, and two passes defended to his name.

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

• Nicholas Vattiato has thrown for 2,057 yards (257.1 yards per game) while completing 64.3% of his passes and tossing nine touchdown passes with five interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Jaiden Credle, has carried the ball 72 times for 341 yards (42.6 per game) with three touchdowns.
• Terry Wilkins has collected 140 yards (on 44 attempts) with one touchdown.
• Omari Kelly has collected 46 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 779 (97.4 yards per game). He’s been targeted 74 times and has three touchdowns.
• Holden Willis has 40 receptions (on 58 targets) for a total of 601 yards (75.1 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
• Myles Butler has racked up 173 reciving yards (24.7 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
• Brandon Buckner paces the team with three sacks, and also has three TFL and 24 tackles.
• Xavier Williams, Middle Tennessee’s top tackler, has 34 tackles and two TFL this year.
• John Howse IV leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 24 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.