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Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Eye First Road Win of the Season in Showdown Against UTEP Miners

Game time: September 29, 2023 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Sun Bowl — El Paso, TX

Article updated Sep 24, 6:36 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are looking to break their two-game losing streak against the Miners as they face off in a Conference USA matchup at the Sun Bowl. Both are coming

Game outlook

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are looking to break their two-game losing streak against the Miners as they face off in a Conference USA matchup at the Sun Bowl. Both are coming off defeats, with the Bulldogs falling to Nebraska 28-14 as 20.5-point underdogs and the Miners losing to UNLV 45-28 as one-point favorites. Louisiana Tech has been successful against the Miners in the past, undefeated in its last ten games against UTEP. The game starts at 9:30 PM ET.

Game Info

When: Friday, 9/29/2023 @ 9:00pm EST

Where: Sun Bowl Stadium Bulldogs vs Miners Betting Odds Moneyline: Bulldogs -105 | Miners -115

Spread: Bulldogs +1 (-110) | Miners -1 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 52.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UTEP will win straight-up is 53%.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs come into this game on a two-game losing streak, looking to attain their third win in six games and their first road win of the season. Louisiana Tech is averaging 27.6 points per game, throwing for 238.8 yards and rushing for 154 yards per game. Jack Turner performed 64.3 percent of his passes for 292 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the recent loss to Nebraska. The Bulldogs have struggled defensively, giving up 28.8 points per game. Hank Bachmeier (Shoulder), Tyre Shelton (Undisclosed), and Charvis Thornton (Undisclosed) are questionable for this game. With a power ranking of 102, Louisiana Tech is ranked 79 in offense (scoring an average of 27.60 per game), 99 in defense (allowing an average of 28.80 points to be scored against them per game) and are 2-3 (2-3 ATS) this season.

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UTEP Miners Analysis

UTEP Miners have a power ranking of 95 and overall record of 1-4 (1-4 ATS). Offensively UTEP scores an average of 17.4 points per game. Offensively UTEP throws for an average of 205 yards per game and rush for 145.8 yards per game. Defensively UTEP gives up an average of 29.00 points per game. Gavin Hardison has completed 45.2% of his passes for 225 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions. Torrance Burgess Jr. had 19 carries for 99 yards and a touchdown, while Kelly Akharaiyi had four catches for 92 yards. Louisiana Tech went 1-2 (2-1 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against UTEP.

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Written by Johnmizner Published on 09/27/2023 Category: NCAAF Picks

About the Author: Information is what wins games, having the upper edge in ways of injuries, knowing who's starting, and the coaching philosophies are just a few key eliminates that go into each and every play I put out.

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SportsJaw Bulldogs vs Miners archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Bulldogs vs Miners matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs-105 → -125Moved
  • Moneyline · UTEP Miners-117 → +105Moved
  • Spread · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs+1 (-110) → -1.75 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · UTEP Miners-1 (-110) → +1.75 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over52 (-110) → 49.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under52 (-110) → 49.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
0-3 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
UTEP Miners
0-3 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-09-24T22:36:02.875Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs come into this game on a two-game losing streak, looking to attain their third win in six games and their first road win of the season. Louisiana Tech is averaging 27.6 points per game, throwing for 238.8 yards and rushing for 154 yards per game. Jack Turner performed 64.3 percent of his passes for 292 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the recent loss to Nebraska. The Bulldogs have struggled defensively, giving up 28.8 points per game. Hank Bachmeier (Shoulder), Tyre Shelton (Undisclosed), and Charvis Thornton (Undisclosed) are questionable for this game. With a power ranking of 102, Louisiana Tech is ranked 79 in offense (scoring an average of 27.60 per game), 99 in defense (allowing an average of 28.80 points to be scored against them per game) and are 2-3 (2-3 ATS) this season.

About the Author: Information is what wins games, having the upper edge in ways of injuries, knowing who's starting, and the coaching philosophies are just a few key eliminates that go into each and every play I put out.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2022-10-08UTEP Miners 31 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 41
  • 2021-10-16Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 3 · UTEP Miners 19
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated UTEP Miners 24-10

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated UTEP Miners 24-10 on September 29, 2023, a 14-point decision in the series. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs' strongest period was the 1st quarter, when it outscored its opponent 14-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Louisiana Tech Bulldogs -1.75 (-110) spread, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs covered, while the 34 combined points finished under the recorded total of 49.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • MiamimikeSpread · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs +1 (-110)Win
  • MiamimikeTotal · Over 52 (-110)Loss
  • RcSpread · UTEP Miners -1 (-110)Loss
  • RcTotal · Under 52 (-110)Win
  • Roderick806Spread · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs +1 (-110)Win
  • NutinbutlocksSpread · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs +1 (-110)Win
  • JaredkuntzSpread · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs -1 (-110)Win
  • PurplebloodSpread · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs +1 (-110)Win
  • Josh720Spread · UTEP Miners -1 (-110)Loss
  • BtTotal · Over 50.5 (-110)Loss
  • ryry663Moneyline · UTEP Miners -112Loss
  • ryry663
Spread · UTEP Miners -1 (-110)
Loss
  • JohnTharpTotal · Under 51 (-110)Win
  • Kp18Total · Under 50.75 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 0 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 50.75 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 0 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 50.75 (-110)Loss
  • CoversSpread · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs -1 (-110)Win
  • JohnTharpSpread · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs -1 (-110)Win