The UTEP Miners and Kennesaw State Owls meet Tuesday in college football action at Fifth Third Stadium. Here’s a Kennesaw State vs UTEP Prediction. This article will include a Kennesaw State vs UTEP Pick.
UTEP Miners Betting Preview
The UTEP Miners lost to Liberty, beat Sam Houston, and they play Jacksonville State next. The UTEP Miners have lost 4 of their last 5 games. Malachi Nelson is completing 54.7 percent of his passes for 1,163 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions. Kenny Odom and Wondame Davis Jr. have combined for 639 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Trevon Tate has 21 receptions.
The UTEP Miners ground game is averaging 105.3 yards per contest, and Ashten Emory leads the way with 237 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, UTEP is allowing 24.1 points and 357.6 yards per game. Micah Davey leads the UTEP Miners with 77 tackles, Udoka Ezeani has 4 sacks and Xavier Smith has 1 interception.
Kennesaw State Owls Betting Preview
The Kennesaw State Owls beat FIU and Louisiana Tech, and they play New Mexico State next. The Kennesaw State Owls have won 5 straight games. Amari Odom is completing 70.8 percent of his passes for 959 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Gabriel Benyard and Christian Moss have combined for 860 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Lyndon Ravare has 19 receptions.
The Kennesaw State Owls ground game is averaging 155.7 yards per contest, and Coleman Bennett leads the way with 383 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Kennesaw State is allowing 21.3 points and 403 yards per game. Baron Hopson leads the Kennesaw State Owls with 68 tackles, Tylon Dunlap has 3.5 sacks and Five Hamilton has 1 interception.
Why the Kennesaw State Owls will win
- The home team has won eight of Kennesaw State’s last nine games.
- UTEP has lost nine of its last 11 road games.
- Kennesaw State has covered the spread in each of its last five home games against conference opponents.
- UTEP has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Kennesaw State has won the first half in each of its last three games against conference opponents.
Why the UTEP Miners will win
- The road team has won each of UTEP’s last four games.
- UTEP has covered the spread in seven of its last eight road games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Kennesaw State’s last four home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of UTEP’s last four games as an underdog have gone UNDER the total points line.
Kennesaw State Owls Player Prop Facts
- Dexter Williams II has recorded a 120.0+ passer rating in two consecutive games – equal-longest streak in the FBS.
UTEP Miners Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 10, Kenny Odom leads the Conference USA for receptions (36) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kennesaw State ranks 132nd among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (26:37).
- Kennesaw State ranks T10th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (4.0).
- UTEP ranks 136th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (24:35).
- UTEP ranks 135th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (109).
Kennesaw State vs UTEP Prediction
UTEP hasn’t been able to string together solid performances, and their offense can’t be trusted on the road. Kennesaw State has caught fire over the last month, and it’s 5-2 ATS on the season. UTEP is 3-5 ATS in its last 8 games as a double-digit underdog. Kennesaw State has been a double-digit favorite just once as an FBS team, which it failed to cover this year against Merrimack, but this is all about riding the hot hand while also fading a below average UTEP squad. Kennesaw State has covered 4 straight games. I’ll lay the points.