North Dakota State vs UTEP Prediction
It’s a tough number, but I have no choice but to lay the points with North Dakota State. The Bison are already going to be mad they lost to New Mexico last week. North Dakota State is undefeated at home behind that nasty crowd at the FargoDome. UTEP is downright terrible, which includes being 1-6 SU and ATS this season. UTEP is 136th in total offense and 109th in total defense.
UTEP is averaging just 11 points during its five-game losing streak. A North Dakota State defense that’s second in total defense and third in scoring defense should have a field day in this spot. The Miners could be shut out given their current form. It’s a big number. I get it. This is just a horrible matchup on paper and should result in a NDSU blowout at home.
Why the North Dakota State Bison will win
- UTEP has lost each of its last eight games against conference opponents.
- The favorite has won each of UTEP’s last eight games.
- UTEP has failed to cover the spread in each of its last 12 games as an underdog.
- The favorite has covered the spread in each of UTEP’s last eight games.
- The home team has won the first quarter in three of North Dakota State’s last four games.
- UTEP has lost the first half in each of its last 16 games as an underdog.
Why the UTEP Miners will win
- The road team has won three of UTEP’s last four games.
- North Dakota State has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games.
- The road team has covered the spread in three of UTEP’s last four games.
- The road team has won the first quarter in four of UTEP’s last five games.
- The road team has won the first half in three of UTEP’s last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of UTEP’s last six road games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of North Dakota State’s last five games have gone UNDER the total points line.
North Dakota State Bison Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, Marion Moore ranks T3rd amongst FBS players for interceptions (4) this season.
UTEP Miners Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, Jaden Smith leads UTEP for receptions (28) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- North Dakota State ranks 1st among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (1.1).
- North Dakota State ranks 1st among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (62.5).
- UTEP has suffered the most road losses by a margin of 30+ points of any FBS team this season (3).
- UTEP has suffered the most road losses by a margin of 35+ points of any FBS team this season (3).
UTEP Miners Betting Preview
The UTEP Miners lost to Nevada and San Jose State, and they play Hawaii next. The UTEP Miners have lost 5 straight games. EJ Colson Jr. is completing 66.3 percent of his passes for 628 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Kam Thomas and Jaden Smith have combined for 503 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Carver Cheeks has 16 receptions.
The UTEP Miners’ ground game is averaging 134.4 yards per contest, and Raymond Moore III leads the way with 414 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, UTEP is allowing 37.3 points and 398.3 yards per game. Isaiah Bogerty leads the UTEP Miners with 42 tackles, Sterling Miles has 3.5 sacks, and Esteban Guillory has 1 interception.
North Dakota State Bison Betting Preview
The North Dakota State Bison beat Nevada, lost to New Mexico, and they play Hawaii next. The North Dakota State Bison have won 18 of their last 21 games. Nathan Hayes is completing 62.8 percent of his passes for 1,470 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. Jackson Williams and Reis Kessel have combined for 763 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Mekhi Collins has 18 receptions.
The North Dakota State Bison’s ground game is averaging 159.5 yards per contest, and Myles Mitchell leads the way with 393 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, North Dakota State is allowing 12.5 points and 250.1 yards per game. Donovan Woolen leads the North Dakota State Bison with 55 tackles, Kelton McCaslin has 4 sacks, and Marion Moore has 4 interceptions.