September 10, 2021; Boise, Idaho, United States; Boise State Broncos linebacker Brandon Hawkins (3) steals the ball from UTEP Miners quarterback Calvin Brownholtz (7) during the second half at Albertsons Stadium. Boise State beat UTEP 54-13. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-USA TODAY Sports
Oddsmakers project a close competition when the UTEP Miners (4-1, 0-0 C-USA) visit the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-4, 0-0 C-USA) on Saturday, October 9, 2021 in a showdown. between Rivals of C-USA at MM Roberts Stadium. UTEP is favored by 2 points. The game has over / under 44.5 points.
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Odds for UTEP vs Southern Miss
Odds courtesy of Sports betting YES.
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
|
UTEP |
-2 |
44.5 |
Over / Under Insights
- UTEP and their opponents have combined for 44.5 points – this matchup is over / under – just twice this season.
- Southern Miss and her opponents have combined to score more than 44.5 points in one game this season.
- The two teams’ combined average points per game, 43, is 1.5 points less than Saturday’s over / under.
- The 51.6 points per game that these two squads have surrendered against their opponents this season are 7.1 more than the 44.5 more / less of this contest.
- The Miners and their opponents have scored an average of 53.9 points per game in 2021, 9.4 more than Saturday’s total.
- The overall average of 51.2 points per game in Golden Eagles games this season is 6.7 points more than the over / under for this game.
UTEP statistics and trends
- UTEP has three wins against the spread in five games this year.
- Miners have always covered the margin this season when they are favored by 2 points or more.
- This year’s UTEP games have reached more than twice on four occasions (50%).
- This year, the Miners are averaging just two fewer points per game (25.8) than the Golden Eagles allow (27.8).
- When UTEP records more than 27.8 points, it is 2-0 against the spread and 3-0 overall.
- The Miners accumulate 52.2 more yards per game (387.4) than the Golden Eagles give up per outing (335.2).
- In games where UTEP accumulates more than 335.2 yards, the team is 2-1 against the spread and 3-1 overall.
- This year, the Miners have turned the ball more than 10 times, five more than the Golden Eagles’ findings (5).
- Find the latest moneyline spread and odds for UTEP at SISportsbook.
Southern Miss statistics and trends
- So far this season, Southern Miss has a win against the spread.
- The Golden Eagles have been underdog by 2 points or more twice this year and haven’t covered the margin once.
- Southern Miss games this season have had more than once in five chances (20%).
- The Golden Eagles score 17.2 points per game, 6.6 less than the quitters (23.8).
- The Golden Eagles accumulate 22 fewer yards per game (288.8) than the Miners allow (310.8).
- When Southern Miss achieves more than 310.8 yards, the team is 1-1 against the spread and 1-1 overall.
- This season, the Golden Eagles have turned the ball 12 times, four more than the Miners (8).
- Go to SISportsbook to find the last money line, margin, and over / under odds for this pairing.
Seasonal statistics
| UTEP | Statistics | Southern lady |
|---|---|---|
|
25.8 |
Average Points Scored |
17.2 |
|
23.8 |
Average Points allowed |
27.8 |
|
387.4 |
Average Total Yards |
288.8 |
|
310.8 |
Average Total Yards Allowed |
335.2 |
|
10 |
Gifts |
12 |
|
8 |
To carry out |
5 |
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Eddie is an Australian news reporter with over 9 years in the industry and has published on Forbes and tech crunch.