The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-2) and the UTEP Miners (0-5) play on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium in a battle of CUSA foes.
The Hilltoppers are very heavy favorites (currently -19.5) in their matchup versus the Miners, with the over/under at 56.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Hilltoppers are -1220 and the Miners are +733.)
Below you’ll find our betting primer for this this game between the Hilltoppers and the Miners, and discover all of our betting picks here, too!
Betting Odds
Bet $20, Payout $37.86
Western Kentucky -19.5 vs. UTEP
Western Kentucky vs. UTEP betting lines
- Spread favorite: Hilltoppers (-19.5)
- Moneyline: Hilltoppers (-1220), Miners (+733)
- Total: 56.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Western Kentucky vs. UTEP betting info and stats
- Western Kentucky has four wins against the spread this season (4-1-0). Western Kentucky has always covered the spread when it served as the favorite by at least 19.5 points (a 1-0 ATS record). Western Kentucky won both of the games it has played as the moneyline favorite this season. UTEP has one win against the spread this season (1-4-0). In the two games UTEP has been an underdog by at least 19.5 points, it covered the spread one time. This will be the fifth time this year UTEP is the moneyline underdog, and have lost every such contest.
Western Kentucky vs. UTEP recent stats and trends
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
- Western Kentucky is a perfect 3-0 against the spread in its last three games, and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those contests.
- The final combined score of the last three Western Kentucky games went over the set total one time.
- The last three Western Kentucky games averaged 54.5 total points, 2.0 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.
UTEP Miners
- UTEP is 1-2 against the spread and 2-1 overall over its past three matchups.
- One time in those three games, the final combined score exceeded the set total.
- The past three UTEP games averaged 4.0 fewer points (52.5) than this matchup’s over/under.
Western Kentucky vs. UTEP key players
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
- Caden Veltkamp has thrown for 883 yards (176.6 ypg) to lead Western Kentucky, completing 70.4% of his passes and tossing eight touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season.
- Elijah Young has racked up 218 yards on 63 carries while finding the end zone two times. He’s also caught 20 passes for 158 yards (31.6 per game).
- LT Sanders has been handed the ball 15 times this year and racked up 83 yards (16.6 per game) with one touchdown.
- Kisean Johnson’s team-leading 392 yards as a receiver have come on 29 catches (out of 40 targets) with four touchdowns.
- Easton Messer has hauled in 20 receptions totaling 236 yards, finding the end zone two times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- River Helms’ 15 catches have yielded 191 yards and one touchdown.
- Terrion Thompson paces the team with 2.0 sacks, and also has 2.0 TFL and six tackles.
- Western Kentucky’s tackle leader, Hosea Wheeler, has 15 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
- Devonte’ Mathews has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with eight tackles and two passes defended.
UTEP Miners
- Skyler Locklear has been a dual threat for UTEP this season. He has 710 passing yards (177.5 per game) while completing 63.5% of his passes. He’s tossed three touchdown passes and four interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 87 yards (21.8 ypg) on 38 carries with one rushing touchdown.
- Jevon Jackson is his team’s leading rusher with 59 carries for 233 yards, or 46.6 per game.
- Kenny Odom’s 359 receiving yards (71.8 yards per game) are a team high. He has 18 catches on 31 targets with three touchdowns.
- Kam Thomas has recorded 315 receiving yards (63.0 yards per game) and one touchdown on 31 receptions.
- Jaden Smith’s 31 targets have resulted in 21 catches for 177 yards.
- KD Johnson leads the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has 2.0 TFL and 10 tackles.
- Dorian Hopkins is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s totaled 27 tackles and 1.0 TFL.
- A.J. Odums leads the team with one interception, while also recording seven tackles and one pass defended.
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