UTEP Miners vs Liberty Flames Betting Pick & Prediction 9/14/24
Liberty Flames are the heavy favorite in this week three matchup against the UTEP Miners, with the point spread set at -23.5. The game is scheduled for 6:00 ET on Saturday, September 14th, at Williams Stadium in Lynchburg, VA. Liberty comes in with a 2-0 record, while UTEP is looking for their first win of the season. The over/under line is currently at 57.5 points.
UTEP MINERS VS LIBERTY FLAMES BETTING PICK
The Pick: UTEP Miners +23.5
This game will be played at Williams Stadium (VA) at 6:00 ET on Saturday, September 14th.
WHY BET THE UTEP MINERS:
- We have the Liberty Flames winning this one by a score of 32 to 21
- Even though we like the Liberty Flames to win, our ATS pick is to take the UTEP Miners at +23.5
- We see this game finishing below the line of 57.5 points
Will The UTEP Miners Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
UTEP is looking to bounce back after a 27-24 loss to Southern Utah, putting their record at 0-2 for the season. This game ended in overtime, with the Miners coming up just short. No betting lines were available for this matchup.
UTEP started strong, taking a 14-6 lead in the first quarter. After adding a field goal in the second quarter, they trailed 17-6 at halftime. The Miners then scored 8 unanswered points in the third quarter and added 10 more in the fourth to tie the game at 24-24. However, they were unable to score in overtime, resulting in the loss.
UTEP’s offense, led by quarterback Skyler Locklear, put up 423 yards of total offense in their 27-24 overtime loss. Locklear completed 75.9% of his passes for 295 yards and one touchdown, earning a passer rating of 119.18. Kam Thomas was his top target, catching five passes for 99 yards.
The Miners’ offense picked up 17 first downs, with 299 yards coming through the air. On the ground, Jevon Jackson led the team with 80 yards on 20 carries, and UTEP finished with 124 rushing yards and one touchdown on the ground.
UTEP’s defense will be looking to shore up their run defense after allowing 268 rushing yards and two touchdowns to Southern Utah. In total, the Miners gave up 383 yards and 27 points, with Southern Utah completing 11 of 18 passes for 115 yards and one touchdown through the air.
Are The Liberty Flames Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
Liberty is now 2-0 after a 30-24 road win over New Mexico State. The Flames were -22.5 point favorites but ended up winning by just 6 points, failing to cover the spread. The over/under line was set at 54 points, and the combined score hit that total, resulting in a push.
Liberty led 10-3 after the first quarter, but New Mexico State closed the gap to 17-9 by halftime. The third quarter was scoreless, but the Flames outscored New Mexico State 21-7 in the fourth quarter to come out on top.
Quarterback Kaidon Salter led Liberty’s offense to a 30-24 road win over New Mexico State, throwing for 256 yards. Salter connected on 55.2% of his passes and posted a passer rating of 84.84. Treon Sibley was his top target, hauling in five receptions for 155 yards.
The Flames’ offense totaled 474 yards, with 218 of those coming on the ground. Quinton Cooley was the leading rusher, gaining 111 yards on just 12 carries, averaging 9.2 yards per attempt, and scoring two rushing touchdowns.
Liberty’s defense will be looking to tighten up after allowing 286 total yards and 24 points in their most recent game. They gave up 158 passing yards on 9 completions, while New Mexico State’s ground game found some success, rushing for 128 yards and a touchdown. The Flames will be aiming to limit big plays and improve their overall defensive performance.