Northwestern vs. UTEP Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 9

Northwestern vs. UTEP Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 9

Updated Sep. 9, 2023 3:05 p.m. ET

The Northwestern Wildcats (0-1) are close favorites (-1) against the UTEP Miners (1-1) on Saturday, September 9, 2023. The total for this matchup has been set at 40 points.

Last time around, the Wildcats fell to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, with 24-7 being the final score. The Miners' last game was against the Incarnate Word Cardinals, and they won by a score of 28-14.

Northwestern vs. UTEP Game Information & Odds

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Northwestern vs UTEP Betting Information updated as of September 9, 2023, 2:46 PM ET.
Favorite Spread (Odds) Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total Over Moneyline Under Moneyline
Northwestern -1 (-107) -114 -106 40 -110 -110

Northwestern vs. UTEP Prediction

  • Pick ATS: Northwestern (-1)
  • Pick OU: Over (40)
  • Prediction: Northwestern 26, UTEP 20

Learn more about the Northwestern Wildcats vs. the UTEP Miners game on FOX Sports!

Northwestern vs. UTEP Betting Insights

  • Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Wildcats 20, Miners 20.
  • The Wildcats have a 53.3% chance to collect the win in this game per the moneyline's implied probability. The Miners have a 51.5% implied probability.
  • Northwestern is winless against the spread this season (0-1-0).
  • UTEP has covered once in two matchups with a spread this year.

Northwestern vs. UTEP: 2023 Stats Comparison

Northwestern UTEP
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 7.0 (123) 21.0 (38)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 24.0 (67) 15.5 (87)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 2 (81) 3 (104)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 1 (52) 1 (52)

Northwestern 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Caleb Komolafe RB 7 YDS / 0 TD / 7.0 YPG / 3.5 YPC
1 REC / 1 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 1.0 REC YPG
Brendan Sullivan QB 13 YDS (75.0%) / 1 TD / 0 INT
11 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 11.0 RUSH YPG
Cam Johnson WR 4 REC / 45 YDS / 0 TD / 45.0 YPG
A.J. Henning WR 4 REC / 42 YDS / 0 TD / 42.0 YPG
Bryce Gallagher LB 18 TKL / 0.0 TFL
Theran Johnson DB 6 TKL / 0.0 TFL
Rod Heard DB 7 TKL / 0.0 TFL
Xander Mueller LB 7 TKL / 0.0 TFL

UTEP 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Deion Hankins RB 228 YDS / 1 TD / 114.0 YPG / 5.8 YPC
Gavin Hardison QB 302 YDS (64.3%) / 3 TD / 2 INT
35 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 17.5 RUSH YPG
Torrance Burgess Jr. RB 143 YDS / 1 TD / 71.5 YPG / 6.5 YPC
Kelly Akharaiyi WR 5 REC / 108 YDS / 1 TD / 54.0 YPG
Tyrice Knight LB 14 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK
James Neal LB 11 TKL / 0.0 TFL
Praise Amaewhule DE 4 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK
McKel Broussard DB 6 TKL / 0.0 TFL
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