Nebraska vs. UTEP Spread, Line, Odds and Betting Preview | August 31

On Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET, the Nebraska Cornhuskers will host the UTEP Miners.

The Cornhuskers are expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -27.5) versus the Miners. The over/under for this matchup is 48.5 points.

Below you’ll find our betting preview for this season, and discover all of our betting picks here, too!

Odds to Cover

Nebraska -27.5 vs. UTEP

Bet $20, Payout $38.18

Nebraska vs. UTEP Betting Odds

  • Spread favorite: Cornhuskers (-27.5)
  • Moneyline: Cornhuskers (-5000), Miners (+1610)
  • Total: 48.5 points
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Nebraska vs. UTEP Betting Stats and Info

  • Nebraska covered four times in 12 games with a spread last season.
  • A total of five Nebraska games last season hit the over.
  • UTEP won five games against the spread last year, failing to cover six times.
  • In UTEP games last season, combined scoring went over the point total four times.

Nebraska vs. UTEP Key Players

Nebraska Cornhuskers

  • Heinrich Haarberg racked up 967 passing yards (80.6 per game) with a 49% completion percentage last season, while throwing for seven touchdowns with seven interceptions. He also had 483 rushing yards on 120 carries and five touchdowns.
  • Last season Anthony Grant ran for 413 yards on 104 carries (34.4 yards per game), with three rushing touchdowns.
  • Billy Kemp IV grabbed 35 passes for 310 yards last year with one touchdown. He was targeted 55 times, and averaged 25.8 receiving yards.
  • Thomas Fidone II’s stat line last year revealed 25 grabs for 260 yards and four touchdowns. He put up 21.7 yards per game.
  • Jaylen Lloyd caught six passes on 13 targets for 237 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 19.8 yards per game.
  • Last season, Jimari Butler piled up 5.5 sacks, five TFL and 34 tackles.
  • In last year’s campaign, Isaac Gifford totaled 77 tackles, four TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one interception.
  • Tommi Hill intercepted four passes and tacked on 23 tackles and five passes defended last season.

UTEP Miners

  • Cade McConnell collected 1,437 passing yards (119.8 per game) with a 53.5% completion percentage last year (92-for-172), throwing for six touchdowns with four interceptions.
  • Deion Hankins churned out 812 rushing yards (67.7 per game) and scored five touchdowns.
  • Torrance Burgess Jr. totaled 620 rushing yards on 124 carries (51.7 yards per game), with two touchdowns on the ground. He also caught 17 passes for 227 yards.
  • Kelly Akharaiyi hauled in 48 passes for 1,033 yards last season and scored seven touchdowns. He was targeted 93 times, and averaged 86.1 yards per game.
  • Jeremiah Ballard chipped in with 551 yards on 34 catches and one touchdown. He was targeted 68 times, and averaged 45.9 receiving yards last year.
  • Maurice Westmoreland put together a solid body of work a year ago, registering 7.5 sacks, eight TFL and 38 tackles.
  • Tyrice Knight’s 2023 campaign saw him total 125 tackles, 11 TFL, and 3.5 sacks.
  • Last season Oscar Moore reeled in two interceptions and added 22 tackles and two passes defended.