Sam Houston vs. UTEP Prediction, Odds, Line, Spread, Time: 2024 College Football Week 6 Picks Based on Proven Model

The UTEP Miners (0-4) will look to secure their first win of the season when they host the Sam Houston Bearkats (4-1) on Thursday night. UTEP is coming off a 27-17 loss to Colorado State, while Sam Houston secured a narrow 40-39 win over Texas State in its last game. UTEP posted a 37-34 road win over Sam Houston last season, but the Miners enter Thursday's contest having lost six straight games at home.

Kickoff at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas is at 9:00 p.m. ET. The Bearkats are 10.5-point favorites in the latest Sam Houston vs. UTEP odds per SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 50. Before making any UTEP vs. Sam Houston picks, you need to check out the college football predictions and betting tips from the SportsLine projection model.

The model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its inception, it has generated well over $2,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks. Plus, all top college football picks went a sizzling 6-0 in Week 5. Everyone who has followed it has seen strong results.

Now the model has chosen Sam Houston vs. UTEP and has just announced its coveted picks and predictions. You can now head over to SportsLine to see the model's picks. Here are the college football spread, money line and over/under odds for UTEP vs. Sam Houston:

• Sam Houston vs. UTEP Spread: Bearkats -10.5
• Sam Houston vs. UTEP over/under: 50 points
• Sam Houston vs. UTEP Moneyline: Bearkats -389, Miners +298
• SHSU: Sam Houston State has reached the 1H over in five of its last six road games
• UTEP: UTEP has won the game under in six of its last nine games
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Why Sam Houston can cover

Freshman running back DJ McKinney gives the Bearkats some juice in the backfield. McKinney can slide through an open hole and reach the second level. The Oklahoma native has 43 carries for 210 yards and 4.9 yards per carry. He has posted more than 40 rushing yards in three straight games. On September 28 against Texas State, McKinney had 55 rushing yards and 22 receiving yards.

At 6-foot-3, junior receiver Qua'Vez Humphreys is a big-bodied weapon. Humphreys does a good job making plays downfield with reliable hands. He ranks first on the team in receiving yards (234), yards per reception (23.4) and touchdowns (3). In his last game against Hawaii, Humphreys had four catches for 106 yards and two touchdowns. Find out who you can support at SportsLine.

Why UTEP can cover

Junior running back Jevon Jackson is the star of the Miners' backfield. The Alabama native has a team-high 214 rushing yards on 55 carries. He has rushed for more than 65 yards twice this season. On September 14 against Liberty, Jackson had 67 rushing yards.

Sophomore receiver Kenny Odom is an electric playmaker through the air. Odom has great speed deep and sure hands. In 2024, the Georgia native ranks first on the team in receiving yards (289), yards per reception (20.6) and touchdowns (3). Last week, Odom had seven grabs for 128 yards and three touchdowns. Find out who you can support at SportsLine.

Here's how to choose between Sam Houston and UTEP

SportsLine's model is trending downward in the overall score, predicting 49 combined points. It also says that in almost 60% of simulations, one side of the spread applies. You can see the model selection at SportsLine.

So who wins Sam Houston against UTEP and which side of the spread hits nearly 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you should jump on, everything from the Advanced Model, which has risen well over $2,000 in top-rated spread picks since its inception, and find out.