Louisiana Tech vs UTEP Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 5

Footballs sit ready on the field before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Muncie, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
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  • Louisiana Tech is a -4 point favorite vs. UTEP
  • Louisiana Tech vs. UTEP Total (Over/Under): 48.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN+

Louisiana Tech (3-1) visit Sun Bowl to take on UTEP (1-3) on Sep. 27 in El Paso, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:00pm EDT.

Louisiana Tech is a betting favorite in Week 5, with the spread sitting at -4 (-110).

The Louisiana Tech vs. UTEP Over/Under is 48.5 total points.

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Louisiana Tech vs. UTEP Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Louisiana Tech-4 -11048.5 -115-185
UTEP +4 -11048.5 -105150

Louisiana Tech vs UTEP Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Louisiana Tech will win this game with 84.8% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Louisiana Tech and UTEP, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Louisiana Tech vs UTEP Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts UTEP will cover the spread with 84.8% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Louisiana Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games (+5.15 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 6 of their last 7 away games (+4.90 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech have covered the 1Q Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 6 of their last 9 games (+4.20 Units / 30% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+2.95 Units / 44% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+0.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • UTEP has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+0.53 Units / 9% ROI)

Louisiana Tech Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Louisiana Tech is 3-0 against the spread this college football season (+3 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • Louisiana Tech is 2-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 39.22% ROI
  • Louisiana Tech is 1-2 when betting the Over for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • Louisiana Tech is 2-1 when betting the Under for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI

UTEP Against the Spread (ATS) Record

UTEP iss 2-2 against the spread this college football season (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • UTEP is 1-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.1 Units / -35.9% ROI
  • UTEP is 2-2 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • UTEP is 2-2 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI

Louisiana Tech: Keys to the Game vs. UTEP

Louisiana Tech’s WRs has averaged just 12.2 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-29th-worst among FBS WRs. UTEP’s defense has allowed 13.8 RAC to WRs since the 2024 season — T-25th-worst among FBS defenses.

Louisiana Tech’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 14.0% of 86 attempts this season — 26th-best among FBS offenses. UTEP’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.5% of attempts this season — T-33rd-worst among FBS defenses.

Louisiana Tech’s WRs have just 94.5 receiving yards per game this season — T-12th-worst among FBS WRs. UTEP’s defense has allowed just 114.8 receiving yards per game to WRs this season — T-28th-best among FBS defenses.

Louisiana Tech TEs had 145 receiving yards on 1st down last week– most among FBS Teams

Louisiana Tech’s WRs has averaged just 12.2 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-29th-worst among FBS WRs. UTEP’s defense has allowed 12.4 RAC since the 2024 season — T-23rd-worst among FBS defenses.

UTEP: Keys to the Game vs. Louisiana Tech

UTEP QBs had 9 completions for 20 or more yards last week– most among FBS Teams

UTEP’s offense has thrown for 1,077 passing yards in 4 games (269.2 YPG) this season — 35th-best among FBS offenses. Louisiana Tech’s defense has allowed 263.8 passing yards per game this season — 21st-worst among FBS defenses.

UTEP’s WRs has averaged just 12.1 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-23rd-worst among FBS WRs. Louisiana Tech’s defense has allowed just 11.7 RAC to WRs since the 2024 season — T-17th-best among FBS defenses.

UTEP’s QBs has thrown for 1,077 passing yards in 4 games (269.2 YPG) this season — 35th-best among FBS teams. Louisiana Tech’s defense has allowed 263.8 passing yards per game this season — 21st-worst among FBS defenses.

UTEP Skill Players had 9 receptions for 20 or more yards last week– most among FBS Teams

Matchup Notes for Louisiana Tech vs. UTEP

UTEP QBs had 9 completions for 20 or more yards last week– most among FBS Teams

UTEP’s offense has thrown for 1,077 passing yards in 4 games (269.2 YPG) this season — 35th-best among FBS offenses. Louisiana Tech’s defense has allowed 263.8 passing yards per game this season — 21st-worst among FBS defenses.

UTEP’s WRs has averaged just 12.1 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-23rd-worst among FBS WRs. Louisiana Tech’s defense has allowed just 11.7 RAC to WRs since the 2024 season — T-17th-best among FBS defenses.

UTEP’s QBs has thrown for 1,077 passing yards in 4 games (269.2 YPG) this season — 35th-best among FBS teams. Louisiana Tech’s defense has allowed 263.8 passing yards per game this season — 21st-worst among FBS defenses.

UTEP Skill Players had 9 receptions for 20 or more yards last week– most among FBS Teams

Louisiana Tech’s WRs has averaged just 12.2 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-29th-worst among FBS WRs. UTEP’s defense has allowed 13.8 RAC to WRs since the 2024 season — T-25th-worst among FBS defenses.

Louisiana Tech’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 14.0% of 86 attempts this season — 26th-best among FBS offenses. UTEP’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.5% of attempts this season — T-33rd-worst among FBS defenses.

Louisiana Tech’s WRs have just 94.5 receiving yards per game this season — T-12th-worst among FBS WRs. UTEP’s defense has allowed just 114.8 receiving yards per game to WRs this season — T-28th-best among FBS defenses.

Louisiana Tech TEs had 145 receiving yards on 1st down last week– most among FBS Teams

Louisiana Tech’s WRs has averaged just 12.2 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-29th-worst among FBS WRs. UTEP’s defense has allowed 12.4 RAC since the 2024 season — T-23rd-worst among FBS defenses.

Louisiana Tech Offensive Stats & Trends

Louisiana Tech’s WRs has averaged just 12.2 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-29th-worst among FBS WRs. UTEP’s defense has allowed 13.8 RAC to WRs since the 2024 season — T-25th-worst among FBS defenses.

Louisiana Tech’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 14.0% of 86 attempts this season — 26th-best among FBS offenses. UTEP’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.5% of attempts this season — T-33rd-worst among FBS defenses.

Louisiana Tech’s WRs have just 94.5 receiving yards per game this season — T-12th-worst among FBS WRs. UTEP’s defense has allowed just 114.8 receiving yards per game to WRs this season — T-28th-best among FBS defenses.

Louisiana Tech TEs had 145 receiving yards on 1st down last week– most among FBS Teams

Louisiana Tech’s WRs has averaged just 12.2 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-29th-worst among FBS WRs. UTEP’s defense has allowed 12.4 RAC since the 2024 season — T-23rd-worst among FBS defenses.

UTEP Offensive Stats & Trends

UTEP QBs had 9 completions for 20 or more yards last week– most among FBS Teams

UTEP’s offense has thrown for 1,077 passing yards in 4 games (269.2 YPG) this season — 35th-best among FBS offenses. Louisiana Tech’s defense has allowed 263.8 passing yards per game this season — 21st-worst among FBS defenses.

UTEP’s WRs has averaged just 12.1 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-23rd-worst among FBS WRs. Louisiana Tech’s defense has allowed just 11.7 RAC to WRs since the 2024 season — T-17th-best among FBS defenses.

UTEP’s QBs has thrown for 1,077 passing yards in 4 games (269.2 YPG) this season — 35th-best among FBS teams. Louisiana Tech’s defense has allowed 263.8 passing yards per game this season — 21st-worst among FBS defenses.

UTEP Skill Players had 9 receptions for 20 or more yards last week– most among FBS Teams

Louisiana Tech Defensive Stats & Trends

Louisiana Tech’s WRs has averaged just 12.2 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-29th-worst among FBS WRs. UTEP’s defense has allowed 13.8 RAC to WRs since the 2024 season — T-25th-worst among FBS defenses.

Louisiana Tech’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 14.0% of 86 attempts this season — 26th-best among FBS offenses. UTEP’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.5% of attempts this season — T-33rd-worst among FBS defenses.

Louisiana Tech’s WRs have just 94.5 receiving yards per game this season — T-12th-worst among FBS WRs. UTEP’s defense has allowed just 114.8 receiving yards per game to WRs this season — T-28th-best among FBS defenses.

Louisiana Tech TEs had 145 receiving yards on 1st down last week– most among FBS Teams

Louisiana Tech’s WRs has averaged just 12.2 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-29th-worst among FBS WRs. UTEP’s defense has allowed 12.4 RAC since the 2024 season — T-23rd-worst among FBS defenses.

UTEP Defensive Stats & Trends

UTEP QBs had 9 completions for 20 or more yards last week– most among FBS Teams

UTEP’s offense has thrown for 1,077 passing yards in 4 games (269.2 YPG) this season — 35th-best among FBS offenses. Louisiana Tech’s defense has allowed 263.8 passing yards per game this season — 21st-worst among FBS defenses.

UTEP’s WRs has averaged just 12.1 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-23rd-worst among FBS WRs. Louisiana Tech’s defense has allowed just 11.7 RAC to WRs since the 2024 season — T-17th-best among FBS defenses.

UTEP’s QBs has thrown for 1,077 passing yards in 4 games (269.2 YPG) this season — 35th-best among FBS teams. Louisiana Tech’s defense has allowed 263.8 passing yards per game this season — 21st-worst among FBS defenses.

UTEP Skill Players had 9 receptions for 20 or more yards last week– most among FBS Teams


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