In a Conference USA showdown, the FIU Panthers (2-4) will take on the UTEP Miners (0-6) on Wednesday night. The Panthers currently rank fifth in the conference for scoring offense, averaging 27 points per game. In contrast, the Miners have been struggling offensively, managing only 16 points per game. FIU has successfully covered the spread in four of their last six away games, while UTEP holds a record of 1-5 against the spread this season.
Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas, and the Panthers are favored by 7 points according to the latest odds, with an over/under set at 47.5 points, a decrease of two points from the initial figure. Before making any bets for the UTEP vs. FIU matchup, it is advised to consider insights from the SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. This model has achieved over $2,000 in betting profit for $100 bettors on its top-rated picks and boasts a record of 12-5 on such picks over the past three weeks.
For those looking for specific betting trends, the spread for FIU vs. UTEP stands at Panthers -7, and the total points at 47.5. The money line offers the Panthers at -251 and the Miners at +201. UTEP has hit the team total under in four of their last six contests, while FIU has a solid 4-2 record against the spread this season.
Key players include FIU’s sophomore quarterback Keyone Jenkins, who ranks second in the conference with 1,349 passing yards and nine touchdowns. Jenkins has been consistently productive, having thrown for over 200 yards in four consecutive games. On the other hand, UTEP’s sophomore receiver Kenny Odom stands out with 435 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 19 catches, making him a significant threat after the catch.
According to SportsLine’s model, the game is projected to total 50 points, favoring the over. Additionally, the model indicates that one side of the spread has a success rate well above 50%.
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