A matchup in Conference USA pits the UTEP Miners (1-5) against the Sam Houston Bearkats (0-6) this Wednesday evening. UTEP has stumbled with four straight losses, falling to Liberty 19-8 in their last game. Meanwhile, Sam Houston is still on the hunt for their first win, recently losing to Jacksonville State 29-27 on October 9. Currently, the Bearkats have a 1-5 record against the spread, while UTEP stands at 2-4 ATS.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas, where the Miners are favored by 3 points. The total points over/under is set at 47.5 according to SportsLine consensus. Before making any UTEP vs. Sam Houston bets, it’s crucial to check out the college football predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

Betting Overview:

• Spread: Miners -3 (DraftKings Sportsbook)
• Over/Under: 47.5 points
• Money Line: Miners -148, Bearkats +123

Why UTEP Can Cover:

• Leading the Miners in receiving is junior Kenny Odom, who has made 26 catches for 300 yards and scored twice this season. He has surpassed 50 receiving yards in three games, including a recent performance of three catches for 53 yards.
• On the defensive end, senior safety Udoka Ezeani has recorded 26 total tackles, ranking first in sacks (4) and forced fumbles (2). Team captain, senior linebacker Micah Davey, has racked up 63 total tackles, including three games with double-digit tackles in 2025.

Why Sam Houston Can Cover:

• Senior quarterback Hunter Watson is a dual-threat player, boasting 754 passing yards, 208 rushing yards, and six touchdowns this season. In the last game against Jacksonville State, he completed 12 of 19 passes for 136 yards and three touchdowns, while also adding 52 rushing yards.
• Defensively, senior defensive back Emon Allen has tallied 26 total tackles, one forced fumble, two interceptions, and one defensive touchdown. As home underdogs this season, the Bearkats are 1-1 ATS.

Making Predictions: According to SportsLine’s model, the total points are expected to be 43, indicating the Under will be the preferred betting option. The spread is showing a highly favorable side that wins more than 60% of the time in simulations. For all insights on this game and to choose which side to support, make sure to consult with SportsLine for the latest updates.