The Sam Houston Bearkats (4-1) hit the road for a CUSA clash against the UTEP Miners (0-4) on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the Sun Bowl.

The Miners are expected to lose by double digits (currently +10.5) versus the Bearkats (with an over/under of 50 points).

Below you’ll find our betting preview for this this matchup between the Bearkats and the Miners, and uncover all of our expert picks here, too!

Sam Houston vs. UTEP betting lines

• Spread favorite: Bearkats (-10.5)
• Moneyline: Bearkats (-394), Miners (+303)
• Total: 50 points
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Sam Houston vs. UTEP betting info and stats

Sam Houston is 4-1-0 against the spread through five opportunities this season. Sam Houston has always covered the spread when it served as favorites by at least 10.5 points (a 1-0 ATS record). Sam Houston won both of the games it has played as the moneyline favorite this season. UTEP has a single win against the spread this season (1-3-0). In the two games UTEP has been an underdog by at least 10.5 points, it covered the spread once. UTEP has been listed as the underdog on the moneyline three times so far this season, losing every game.

Sam Houston vs. UTEP recent stats and trends

Sam Houston Bearkats

• Sam Houston is a perfect 3-0 against the spread in its last three games, and has a 3-0 straight-up record in those matchups.
• The final combined score of the last three Sam Houston games went over the set total once.
• The last three Sam Houston games averaged 49.3 total points, 0.7 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.

UTEP Miners

Sam Houston vs. UTEP key players

Sam Houston Bearkats

• Hunter Watson leads Sam Houston with 635 yards (127.0 ypg) on 59-of-103 passing with five touchdowns and five interceptions this season. He also has 338 rushing yards on 70 carries while scoring four touchdowns on the ground.
• Jevyon Ducker has piled up 278 yards on 57 attempts, scoring four times.
• Qua’Vez Humphreys’ team-leading 234 yards as a receiver have come on 10 receptions (out of 19 targets) with three touchdowns.
• Ife Adeyi has hauled in 15 receptions totaling 155 yards, finding the end zone one time as a receiver so far this campaign.
• Simeon Evans has a total of 149 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 10 throws and scoring two touchdowns.
• Chris Murray leads the team with 2.0 sacks, and also has 1.0 TFL and five tackles.
• Caleb Weaver has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 25 tackles and two interceptions so far.

UTEP Miners

• Skyler Locklear has thrown for 710 yards on 66-of-104 passing with three touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 87 yards and one rushing touchdown.
• Jevon Jackson has run for 214 yards on 55 carries so far this year.
• Kenny Odom’s 289 receiving yards (72.3 yards per game) are a team high. He has 14 receptions on 25 targets with three touchdowns.
• Kam Thomas has recorded 284 receiving yards (71.0 yards per game) and one touchdown on 26 receptions.
• Jaden Smith’s 21 grabs (on 31 targets) have netted him 177 yards (44.3 ypg).
• KD Johnson leads the team with 2.0 sacks, and also has 2.0 TFL and five tackles.
• Dorian Hopkins is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s amassed 20 tackles and 1.0 TFL.
• A.J. Odums has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has seven tackles and one pass defended to his name.