Conference USA will have the spotlight on Wednesday night in college football, as Florida International hosts UTEP at 7:30 p.m. ET. With the Panthers listed as 2.5-point home favorites and the total sitting at 44, what’s the best bet when it comes to this UTEP vs. Florida International matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
107 UTEP Miners (+2.5) at 108 Florida International (-2.5); o/u 44
7:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Riccardo Silva Stadium, Miami, FL
TV: ESPN2
UTEP vs. Florida International Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our CFB Public Betting page shows that 71% of bets are on Florida International. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
UTEP Miners Game Notes
Gavin Hardison will test his throwing arm Tuesday, Colin Deaver of KTSM 9 News reports. If no problems concerning Hardison’s throwing arm Tuesday, he will play Wednesday at Florida International. But if they remain prevalent, UTEP might resort to Cade McConnell or Kevin Hurley as starter, limiting Hardison to backup duty at best.
Florida International Panthers Game Notes
FIU coach Mike MacIntyre said Friday that Keyone Jenkins is currently in concussion protocol but has passed all the tests and is on pace to play in Wednesday’s game versus UTEP, Kevin Barral of Sports Illustrated reports. Jenkins exited last week’s game versus New Mexico State with one minute left due to suffering a concussion but is expected to be available in Week 7. The freshman quarterback has completed 84-of-142 passes for 1,250 yards, five touchdowns and six interceptions to go along with 57 rushes for 88 yards and three touchdowns on the ground across five appearances in 2023.
UTEP vs. Florida International Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas El Paso’s last 7 games on the road
The Over/Under has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas El Paso’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida International’s last 6 games at home
The Over/Under has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida International’s last 6 games
UTEP vs. Florida International Betting Prediction
Take UTEP. The Miners are due for a conference win and I see it happening tonight. They ran all over LA Tech and despite their injuries at quarterback, they can move the ball at times through the air. Florida International doesn’t play much defense, especially against the run where the Panthers are allowing over five yards per carry. I envision UTEP dominating time of possession tonight, seizing control of this game and coming out with an outright victory.
UTEP vs. Florida International Prediction: UTEP MINERS +108