Game: UTEP Miners vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Location: Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, LA

TV: CBSSN

Odds/point distribution: Bulldogs (-7.0)

Total/Over-Under: 50

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (2-4) will face the UTEP Miners (1-6) on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Joe Aillet Stadium. Louisiana Tech enters the game as a 7.0-point favorite. The bet amount is set at 50.

The UTEP Miners enter this matchup with a record of 1-6 this season. In their last game, the Miners took on the FIU Panthers and won 30-21. Against the run, the Miners gained 85 yards on 33 attempts, an average of 2.6 yards per run allowed. UTEP had 17 pass completions on 28 attempts for a total of 202 yards and a 60.7% completion rate. In total, they had 69 plays for 372 yards. The UTEP Miners ran the ball 46 times and gained 211 yards, giving them an average of 4.6 yards per carry.

When it comes to putting the ball in the end zone, the UTEP Miners are averaging 18.0 points per game. As a team, they average 114.4 yards on the ground, ranking 112th in Division 1. The Miners have gained 2,312 total yards this year. When it comes to notching touchdowns, UTEP has compiled 9 passing touchdowns and 4 touchdowns on the ground. UTEP collected 115 first downs as a team and suffered 44 offenses for 409 yards. They turned the football over 13 times.

When it comes to yards through the air, the Miners allow 1,449 yards, which ranks them 57th in college football. They allow 207.0 yards per game through the air and concede a completion rate of 65.6%. Overall, they have allowed 419.9 yards/out, ranking 114th nationally. They have scored 12 touchdowns via the pass, in addition to 16 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing teams to average 4.9 yards per attempt on the ground and 212.9 rushing yards per contest so far this season. In total, they have given up 1,490 rushing yards in seven games. The Miners rank 116th nationally in team defense, allowing 32.6 points per game.

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The Bulldogs go into this matchup 2-4 this season. The last time they took the field, the Bulldogs suffered a loss against the New Mexico State Aggies with a final score of 33-30. Louisiana Tech gave up 38 rushing attempts for 160 yards (4.2 yards per carry). The Bulldogs' pass defense allowed a 51.7% completion rate and gave up 204 yards on 15 of 29 passes. The Bulldogs finished the game with 360 total yards on 86 plays (4.2 yards per game). Louisiana Tech rushed the football 2.8 yards per carry, for a total of 127 yards on 45 carries.

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are averaging 365.3 yards per game, ranking 93rd in Division 1. Louisiana Tech's offense has committed 345 yards of penalties on 35 infractions, which is good in Division 1 in terms of hurting your team for 108th place. They have averaged 109.5 yards in the ground game and rushed for 657 yards this season. They threw 5 interceptions, recovered 8 fumbles and had 108 1st downs. In terms of scoring, the Bulldogs rank 86th in D-1, averaging 25.5 points per game. So far this season, the Bulldogs have thrown for a total of 1,535 yards passing and maintained an average of 255.8 yards per game, ranking them 43rd nationally.

Louisiana Tech has allowed 625 total yards on the ground (104.2 yards/game) and 8 touchdowns on the ground this year. They have averaged 6 touchdowns through the air and 212.2 yards per game, which ranks them 58th nationally. They have tallied 5 fumble recoveries and 2 picks this year. The Bulldogs' defense has been on the field for 393 games, which ranks 8th in college football. The Bulldogs are giving up 23.5 PPG, which ranks them 63rd in D-1. Over the course of the season they have conceded 141 points.

Who will win the Miners/Bulldogs college football game against the spread tonight?

Guy's Pick: Take the Bulldogs -7.0

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