UTEP Miners vs Colorado State Rams Betting Pick & Prediction 9/21/24
UTEP is still looking for their first win of the season as they head into this week four non-conference matchup against the Colorado State Rams. Kick-off is set for 5:00 ET at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins. truTV will be handling the television broadcast. The Rams are 1-2 on the season and are favored by -9.5 points, with the over/under line currently at 50.5 points.
UTEP MINERS VS COLORADO STATE RAMS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UTEP Miners +9.5
This game will be played at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium at 5:00 ET on Saturday, September 21st.
WHY BET THE UTEP MINERS:
- We have the UTEP Miners winning this one by a score of 24 to 23
- Not only do we have the UTEP Miners winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +9.5
- We see this game finishing below the line of 50.5 points
Will The UTEP Miners Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
UTEP is still looking for their first win of the season after dropping their most recent game on the road to Liberty. The Miners, who were +24 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread in the 28-10 loss. The game’s over/under was set at 57.5 points, but the combined score of 38 points fell short. UTEP is now 0-3 for the season.
After trailing 7-3 at the end of the first quarter, UTEP fell further behind with a 7-0 second quarter. The Miners managed to tie the game at 10-10 in the third quarter, but Liberty pulled away in the fourth quarter, outscoring UTEP 7-0.
UTEP’s offense, led by quarterback Skyler Locklear, put up 335 total yards in their 28-10 loss to Liberty. Locklear completed 60.5% of his passes for 244 yards, with one touchdown and two interceptions. Kam Thomas was the top receiver, catching eight passes for 68 yards.
The Miners’ offense moved the chains 18 times but struggled to establish a run game, finishing with just 91 rushing yards on 30 carries. Jevon Jackson led the ground attack with 67 yards on 15 attempts.
UTEP’s defense will need to improve after giving up 417 total yards to Liberty in their most recent game. The Miners struggled to contain the run, allowing 189 yards and three rushing touchdowns. Through the air, they gave up 228 yards and one passing touchdown on just 15 completions.
Are The Colorado State Rams Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
Colorado State is looking to bounce back after a 28-9 loss to Colorado in their most recent game. The Rams, who were +7.5 point underdogs, not only lost straight-up but also failed to cover the spread. The over/under line for the game was 59 points, but the teams combined for just 37 points, resulting in an under. This game dropped Colorado State’s record to 1-2 for the season.
After a 3-0 first quarter lead, the Rams were outscored 14-0 in the second quarter, putting them behind at halftime. Colorado added another touchdown in the third quarter, and although Colorado State scored in the fourth, they only managed to add 6 points, while the Buffaloes added 7 more to their total.
Colorado State’s offense, led by quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, put up 340 yards in their 28-9 loss to Colorado. Fowler-Nicolosi completed 56.4% of his passes for 209 yards, but he also threw two interceptions and ended the game with a passer rating of 50.05. Jamari Person was the top receiver, with seven receptions for 51 yards.
The Rams’ offense moved the chains 17 times but struggled to put points on the board, with their only touchdown coming on the ground. Avery Morrow led the team in rushing with 67 yards on just three carries, averaging 22.3 yards per attempt.
Colorado State’s defense had a tough time in their most recent game, giving up 419 total yards and 28 points. The Rams’ run defense was solid, holding Colorado to 109 rushing yards on 19 attempts. However, they struggled against the pass, allowing 310 yards and four touchdowns through the air on 36 completions. Overall, Colorado State allowed 23 first downs in the game.