On Wednesday night, the FIU Panthers (2-4) and UTEP Miners (0-6) square off in a Conference USA matchup. Last week, the Panthers lost in overtime to Liberty, but easily overcame a 16.5-point deficit. On the other hand, UTEP has lost six games in a row. Western Kentucky defeated the Miners 44-17 last week. FIU has covered two games in a row this season and is 4-2 against the spread. UTEP is just 1-5 ATS on the season.
Kickoff at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas, will take place at 9 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. The latest FIU vs. UTEP odds from SportsLine Consensus have the Panthers as a 7-point favorite to win, but the total over/under is 47.5, down 2 points from the opener. Before you make your UTEP vs. FIU selection, you should check out the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine prediction model.
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This time, the model takes a look at FIU vs. UTEP and reveals its long-awaited picks and predictions. Visit SportsLine now to see our model picks. Here are the college football betting lines and trends for UTEP vs. Florida International.
FIU vs. UTEP Spread: Panthers -7 FIU vs. UTEP Over/Under: 48.5 points FIU vs. UTEP Moneyline: Panthers -260, Miners +208 UTEP: Team total under reached in 4 of last 6 games FIU: 4-2 ATS this season FIU vs. UTEP Picks: See our picks here FIU vs. UTEP Streaming: FuboTV (Try Free)
Why FIU can cover you
They entered the contest ranked seventh in Conference USA in total offense (330.3), fourth in passing offense (226.3) and fifth in scoring offense (27). Sophomore quarterback Kewan Jenkins was able to move the ball and get production out of his playmakers.
The Florida State product ranks second in the conference in both passing yards (1,349) and passing touchdowns (9). He has also thrown for over 200 yards in four consecutive games. On September 21 against Monmouth, Jenkins completed 23 of 32 for 362 passing yards and two passing touchdowns. He has at least two passing points in three games in 2024. Find out who you’re rooting for on SportsLine.
Why UTEP can cover you
Junior running back Jevon Jackson led the way on the ground with 65 carries and 239 rushing yards. He will exceed 60 rushing yards twice in 2024. The team also has freshman running back Ezell Jolly. He brings change to the backfield.
In his last appearance, Jolly had 119 rushing yards and 21 receiving yards. He gained over 70 yards for the second straight game. In the passing attack, senior receiver Trey Goodman is a solid pass catcher. He had 20 catches for 187 yards on the year. He has recorded over 40 yards in two consecutive games. Find out who you’re rooting for on SportsLine.
How to choose FIU and UTEP
SportsLine’s model leans all over, projecting a total of 49 points. He also states that the probability that one side of the spread will be hit is well over 50%. You can check out our selection of models on SportsLine.
So who will win FIU vs. UTEP and which side of the spread has a well over 50% chance of winning? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you should jump on. All of that comes from an advanced model that has earned well over $2,000 in top-rated spread picks since its inception, check it out.
