New Mexico State vs. UTEP Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 18

Updated Oct. 18, 2023 9:08 p.m. ET

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CUSA opponents meet when the New Mexico State Aggies (4-3) visit the UTEP Miners (2-5) on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at the Sun Bowl Stadium. New Mexico State is favored by 3 points. The game's over/under is set at 48.5.

The Aggies won against the Sam Houston Bearkats in their most recent game, 27-13. In their last contest, the Miners won versus the Florida International Panthers, 27-14.

New Mexico State vs. UTEP Game Information & Odds

When: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 9:00 PM ET
Location: Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas
TV: ESPN2
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

New Mexico State vs UTEP Betting Information updated as of October 18, 2023, 8:45 PM ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
New Mexico State	-3 (-106)	-141	+119	48.5	-110	-110

New Mexico State vs. UTEP Prediction

Pick ATS: UTEP (+3)
Pick OU: Under (48.5)
Prediction: UTEP 24, New Mexico State 23

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New Mexico State vs. UTEP Betting Insights

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Aggies 26, Miners 23.
The Aggies have a 58.5% chance to claim victory in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Miners hold a 45.7% implied probability.
New Mexico State has a record of 2-2-1 against the spread this season.
UTEP has a record of 2-5-0 against the spread this season.

New Mexico State vs. UTEP: Head-to-Head

Over their last two meetings, UTEP has put up two wins against New Mexico State.
The two teams have never hit the over on the point total while sharing a split 1-1 record in their meetings against the spread.
In their last two head-to-head matchups, UTEP has compiled 50 points versus New Mexico State, while allowing only 16 points.

New Mexico State vs. UTEP: 2023 Stats Comparison

	New Mexico State	UTEP
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	30.0 (44)	17.7 (120)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	23.1 (69)	26.1 (91)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	8 (53)	11 (93)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	5 (118)	5 (118)

New Mexico State 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Diego Pavia	QB	1,615 YDS (62.2%) / 14 TD / 5 INT 440 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 62.9 RUSH YPG
Star Thomas	RB	279 YDS / 4 TD / 39.9 YPG / 4.7 YPC 13 REC / 130 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 18.6 REC YPG
Trent Hudson	WR	15 REC / 311 YDS / 5 TD / 44.4 YPG
Ahmonte Watkins	RB	306 YDS / 2 TD / 43.7 YPG / 12.2 YPC 6 REC / 70 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 10.0 REC YPG
Keyshaun Elliott	LB	49 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK
Myles Rowser	S	37 TKL / 0.0 TFL
Jordan Vincent	S	27 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK
Andre Seldon	CB	28 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD

UTEP 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Kelly Akharaiyi	WR	25 REC / 513 YDS / 3 TD / 73.3 YPG
Torrance Burgess Jr.	RB	452 YDS / 2 TD / 64.6 YPG / 5.2 YPC 8 REC / 117 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 16.7 REC YPG
Deion Hankins	RB	442 YDS / 2 TD / 63.1 YPG / 4.8 YPC
Gavin Hardison	QB	947 YDS (56.6%) / 5 TD / 7 INT -8 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / -1.1 RUSH YPG
Tyrice Knight	LB	66 TKL / 7.0 TFL / 2.5 SACK
Praise Amaewhule	DE	22 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 4.0 SACK / 1 INT
James Neal	LB	46 TKL / 0.0 TFL
Maurice Westmoreland	DE	19 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 4.5 SACK