In this article, we will formulate a Louisiana Tech vs UTEP Prediction for this College Football Week 5 game on Saturday, September 27th at the Sun Bowl. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
UTEP Preview
UTEP has a 1-3 record this season and are sitting on the 8th place of the Conference USA. They are 2-2 ATS, 2-2 in Over/Under and have a 1-1 home record and 0-2 away record. The Miners are coming off a 25-31 home loss to Louisiana-Monroe and are playing Louisiana Tech, Liberty and Sam Houston next.
Offensively, the Miners average 23.2 points per game, which ranks 97th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 25.8 points per game, which is 83rd. UTEP averages 364.3 total yards per game, with 95.0 rushing yards and 269.3 passing yards per game. They allow 367.5 total yards per game, with 169.8 rushing and 197.8 passing yards per game.
Malachi Nelson leads the Miners with 1069 passing yards and 57.7% completed passes. Hahsaun Wilson leads the team in rushing yards, with 177, while Kenny Odom has a team-high 19 caught passes for 236 receiving yards, and has two touchdowns. Defensively, Micah Davey has a team-high 39 total tackles, 17 of them solo. Ashaad Hall leads the Miners in sacks, with two, while Solo Barnes has one interception.
Louisiana Tech Preview
Louisiana Tech has a 3-1 record this season and are sitting on the 2nd place of the Conference USA. They are 4-0 ATS, 1-3 in Over/Under and have a 3-0 home record and 0-1 away record. The Bulldogs are coming off a 30-20 home victory over Southern Mississippi and are playing UTEP, Kennesaw State and Western Kentucky next.
Offensively, the Bulldogs average 27.5 points per game, which ranks 81st in the nation. Defensively, they allow 14.2 points per game, which is 23rd. Louisiana Tech averages 332.3 total yards per game, with 162.0 rushing yards and 170.3 passing yards per game. They allow 364.8 total yards per game, with 100.5 rushing and 264.3 passing yards per game.
Blake Baker leads the Bulldogs with 466 passing yards and 57.8% completed passes. Clay Thevenin leads the team in rushing yards, with 162, while Devin Gandy has a team-high 14 caught passes for 231 receiving yards, and has one touchdown. Defensively, Kolbe Fields has a team-high 38 total tackles, 11 of them solo. Mekhi Mason leads the Bulldogs in sacks, with three, while Kam Franklin has two interceptions.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs @ UTEP Miners Betting Trends: Week 5
Why the UTEP Miners will win
- Louisiana Tech has lost seven of its last eight games as a road favorite.
- The home team has won four of the last five games between Louisiana Tech and UTEP.
- Louisiana Tech has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games as a road favorite.
- UTEP has covered the spread in five of its last six games as an underdog in Texas.
Why the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will win
- UTEP has lost nine of its last 10 games in September.
- The favorite has won each of Louisiana Tech’s last seven games.
- Louisiana Tech has covered the spread in each of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- UTEP has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five home games against teams from Louisiana.
- Louisiana Tech has won the first quarter in four of its last five games against conference opponents.
- Louisiana Tech has won the first half in four of its last five games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of UTEP’s last nine September games as an underdog have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Louisiana Tech’s last four games in Texas have gone UNDER the total points line.
UTEP Miners Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 5, Ashten Emory leads the Conference USA for touchdowns (4) this season.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 5, Mekhi Mason leads the Conference USA for sacks (3.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- UTEP ranks 132nd among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (24:56).
- UTEP ranks 125th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (95.0).
- Louisiana Tech ranks T3rd among FBS teams for interceptions this season (6).
- Louisiana Tech ranks T16th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (5.8).
Louisiana Tech vs UTEP Prediction
In their previous meeting last season, Louisiana Tech won 14-10 at home. They are 9-1 their last 10 meetings against UTEP, and are 4-1 in their 5 visits in UTEP. Under is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings.
In this Louisiana Tech vs UTEP Prediction, Louisiana Tech is coming as -4-point home favorites, with the total set at 48.5 points. Louisiana Tech has been the far better team this season, having lost only once, and have covered all of their four games. They are better both offensively and defensively, and have been dominating UTEP historically, so I will take them to get the job done on the road once again today.