Data Skrive:
At Sun Bowl on Thursday, the Sam Houston Bearkats (4-1) take on the UTEP Miners (0-4).
The Bearkats are expected to win by double digits (currently -10.5) against the Miners. The over/under for this matchup is 50 points.
Below you’ll find our betting primer for this season, and uncover all of our predictions here, too!
Sam Houston -10.5 vs. UTEP
Sam Houston vs. UTEP Betting Odds
- Spread favorite: Bearkats (-10.5)
- Moneyline: Bearkats (-405), Miners (+310)
- Total: 50 points
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Sam Houston vs. UTEP Betting Stats and Info
Against the spread, the Bearkats have won four times out of five. When favored by 10.5 points or more, the Bearkats have covered the spread in all one game. Sam Houston has won both games as the moneyline favorite this season. UTEP, in four games with a set spread so far this season, is 1-3-0 against the spread. The Miners have covered the spread in one game when underdogs by 10.5 points or more (in two opportunities). This will be the fourth time this year UTEP is an underdog on the moneyline, and have lost each such contest.
Sam Houston vs. UTEP Recent Stats and Trends
Sam Houston Bearkats
- In its past three contests, Sam Houston has covered the spread each time, and is 3-0 overall.
- In Sam Houston’s past three contests, it has gone over the total once.
- Sam Houston’s scoring average over the last three games is 0.7 points lower than the 50 over/under given for this matchup.
UTEP Miners
Sam Houston vs. UTEP Key Players
Sam Houston Bearkats
- This year Hunter Watson has recorded 635 yards through the air (127 YPG) while completing 57.3% of his passes, with five touchdowns and five interceptions. He also has 338 yards on the ground on 70 attempts (plus four scores), averaging 67.6 YPG.
- Jevyon Ducker has run for 278 yards (55.6 per game), with four touchdowns on the ground.
- Qua’Vez Humphreys has racked up 10 catches for 234 yards, best on his team, and three touchdowns. He has been targeted 19 times, and averages 46.8 receiving yards per game.
- Ife Adeyi has also added 15 catches for 155 yards and one touchdown. He has been targeted 23 times and averages 31 receiving yards per game.
- Simeon Evans is averaging 29.8 yards per game, racking up 10 receptions (17 targets) for 149 yards and two touchdowns.
- Chris Murray has collected a team-leading two sacks, while adding one TFL and five tackles.
- Caleb Weaver leads the team in both tackles and interceptions, totaling 25 tackles and two interceptions over the course of the current campaign.
UTEP Miners
- Skyler Locklear has thrown for 710 yards while completing 63.5% of his passes, with three touchdowns and four interceptions (177.5 yards per game). He also has 38 carries for 87 yards and one touchdown.
- Jevon Jackson has run for a team-leading 214 yards on 55 attempts (53.5 yards per game).
- This year Kenny Odom has 14 receptions for a team-high 289 yards (72.3 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Kam Thomas has added 284 yards on 26 catches and one touchdown. He has been targeted 36 times and averages 71 receiving yards.
- Jaden Smith is averaging 44.3 receiving yards per game, racking up 21 receptions (31 targets) for 177 yards.
- KD Johnson has two sacks to lead the team, and has also collected two TFL and five tackles.
- Dorian Hopkins’ 20 tackles and one TFL mean he’s the team’s tackle leader.
- A.J. Odums has a team-high one interception and has tacked on seven tackles and one pass defended in four games this season.