- Texas is a -41.5 point favorite vs. UTEP
- UTEP vs. Texas Total (Over/Under): 50.5 points
- TV Channel: SECN
UTEP (1-1) visit DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium to take on Texas (1-1) on Sep. 13 in Austin, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:15pm EDT.
Texas is a betting favorite in Week 3, with the spread sitting at -41.5 (-110).
The UTEP vs. Texas Over/Under is 50.5 total points.
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UTEP vs. Texas Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| UTEP | +41.5 -110 | 50.5 -105 | |
| Texas | -41.5 -110 | 50.5 -115 |
UTEP vs Texas Prediction:
The winning team model predicts UTEP will win this game with 51.0% 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 UTEP and Texas, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
UTEP vs Texas Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Texas will cover the spread with 61.5% 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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UTEP Best Bets Today
- UTEP has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games (+1.65 Units / 22% ROI)
- UTEP has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
- UTEP has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 4 of their last 7 away games (+0.50 Units / 6% ROI)
- UTEP has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 4 of their last 7 away games (+0.45 Units / 5% ROI)
Texas Best Bets Today
- Texas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 15 games (+8.15 Units / 2% ROI)
- Texas has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 9 games (+7.00 Units / 17% ROI)
- Texas have covered the 1Q Spread in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.10 Units / 27% ROI)
- Texas has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 games (+4.65 Units / 1% ROI)
- Texas has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 16 games (+4.50 Units / 26% ROI)
UTEP Against the Spread (ATS) Record
UTEP is 1-1 against the spread this college football season (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- UTEP is 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- UTEP is 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
- UTEP is 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
Texas Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Texas iss 0-2 against the spread this college football season (-2.2 Units / -100% ROI).
- Texas is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
- Texas is 0-2 when betting the Over for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI
- Texas is 2-0 when betting the Under for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI
UTEP: Keys to the Game vs. Texas
UTEP is winless (0-9) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards since the 2024 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .382
UTEP was 2-9 (.182) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– T-17th-worst in FBS; Average: .454
UTEP was 2-8 (.200) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– T-14th-worst in FBS; Average: .479
UTEP was 1-8 (.111) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards last season– 8th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .390
Texas: Keys to the Game vs. UTEP
Texas was 10-2 (.833) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: .442
Texas was 10-3 (.769) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team last season– 15th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .578
Texas was 10-2 (.833) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .481
Texas was 13-2 (.867) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times last season– 8th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .618
Matchup Notes for UTEP vs. Texas
Texas’s WRs has gained 3,162 yards on 213 receptions (14.8 YPR) since the 2024 season — T-20th-best among FBS WRs. UTEP’s defense has allowed 12.4 Yards Per Reception since the 2024 season — T-33rd-worst among FBS defenses.
Texas’s WRs has averaged 14.8 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-17th-best among FBS WRs. UTEP’s defense has allowed 12.4 RAC since the 2024 season — T-25th-worst among FBS defenses.
Texas’s TEs has gained 157 yards on 8 receptions (19.6 YPR) this season — 2nd-best among SEC TEs. UTEP’s defense has allowed 12.3 Yards Per Reception this season — 34th-worst among FBS defenses.
UTEP’s WRs has averaged just 11.9 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-25th-worst among FBS WRs. Texas’s defense has allowed just 10.1 RAC to WRs since the 2024 season — 2nd-best among FBS defenses.
UTEP’s WRs has averaged just 11.9 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-25th-worst among FBS WRs. Texas’s defense has allowed just 9.6 RAC since the 2024 season — 2nd-best among P5 defenses.
UTEP’s WRs has averaged just 11.9 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-25th-worst among FBS WRs. Texas’s defense has allowed just 9.6 RAC since the 2024 season — 2nd-best among FBS defenses.
UTEP Offensive Stats & Trends
UTEP’s WRs has averaged just 11.9 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-25th-worst among FBS WRs. Texas’s defense has allowed just 10.1 RAC to WRs since the 2024 season — 2nd-best among FBS defenses.
UTEP’s WRs has averaged just 11.9 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-25th-worst among FBS WRs. Texas’s defense has allowed just 9.6 RAC since the 2024 season — 2nd-best among P5 defenses.
UTEP’s WRs has averaged just 11.9 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-25th-worst among FBS WRs. Texas’s defense has allowed just 9.6 RAC since the 2024 season — 2nd-best among FBS defenses.
UTEP has averaged just 11.0 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-25th-worst among FBS skill players. Texas’s defense has allowed just 9.6 RAC since the 2024 season — 2nd-best among P5 defenses.
UTEP’s WRs has averaged 25.5 targets per game this season — T-21st-highest among FBS WRs. Texas’s defense has allowed 15.0 receptions per game to WRs this season — T-21st-worst among FBS defenses.
Texas Offensive Stats & Trends
Texas WRs averaged 23.8 yards per reception (476 yards/20 catches) on 3rd and long last season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 14.8
Texas QBs had 25 completions for 20 or more yards on 3rd down last season– most among FBS Teams
Texas QBs had 79 completions for 20 or more yards last season– T-most among FBS Teams
Texas QBs have 27 completions for 20 or more yards on 3rd down since the 2024 season– most among FBS Teams
Texas Skill Players had 80 receptions for 20 or more yards last season– most among FBS Teams
UTEP Defensive Stats & Trends
UTEP has tackled opponents for a loss on 13 of 33 rushing attempts (39% TFL%) this season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 16%.
UTEP has tackled opponents for a loss on 13 of 33 rushing attempts (39% TFL%) this season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 15%.
UTEP has averaged 6.0 sacks per game this season– T-best in FBS; Average: 2.1
UTEP has sacked opposing QBs on 21% of pass attempts (6/28) this season– 4th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 7%
UTEP has sacked opposing QBs on 11% of pass attempts (46/414) since the 2024 season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 7%
Texas Defensive Stats & Trends
Texas opponents averaged 54.3 Passing Attempts per TD (489 Pass Attempts/9 Passing TDs) last season– best in FBS; Average: 20.6
Texas opponents averaged 54.3 Passing Attempts per TD (489 Pass Attempts/9 Passing TDs) last season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 21.7
Texas opponents has averaged 55.2 Passing Attempts per TD (552 Pass Attempts/10 Passing TDs) since the 2024 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 22.6
Texas opponents averaged 10.2 Passing Attempts per TD (41 Pass Attempts/4 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone last season– best in the SEC; Average: 4.5
Texas allowed 9 touchdowns on 292 completions (32.4 Completions Per TD) last season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 13.2
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