The Miners will play the Bearkats on Wednesday, October 25th, 2023. The matchup takes place at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 9 matchup at 8:05 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN2.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's now the back half of the 2023 college football season, as we begin looking towards the annual bowl games and college football playoffs. Week 9 action features a matchup between UTEP and Sam Houston State, kicking off at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium on Wednesday, October 25th, 2023. Have a look at the following season performance stats to better handicap this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - UTEP has a 94.67 conference power ranking for the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for Sam Houston State is 93.33.
- Away UTEP - As Week 9 looms, UTEP currently has a 1-3 record as an away team for the 2023 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the C-USA Conference for away team wins. Remember that a team's overall record and schedule strength will affect whether or not they make a bowl game or the playoffs.
- Home Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State has a 0-2 record as a home team as they approach Week 9. They currently rank 5th in the C-USA Conference for home team wins. Continue monitoring their performance to see if they have a shot at a postseason bowl game or playoff berth.
- Points Scored - For the 2023 season, UTEP ranks 8th (131) in the C-USA Conference, with Sam Houston State currently ranking 9th (94) for points scored in the C-USA Conference.
- Points Against - UTEP stands 4th (211) in the C-USA Conference for points scored by opponents in the 2023 college football season. Sam Houston State sits at 6th (181) in the C-USA Conference for points against them heading into Week 9 of the 2023 season.
- Team Records - UTEP has a 2-6 overall record for the 2023 regular season, with Sam Houston State currently 0-7 for the 2023 college football regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for a wild showdown as UTEP clashes with Sam Houston State on October 25th. Elliott T. Bowers Stadium will be the vibrant battleground for this intense Week 9 matchup, marking the thrilling second half of the 2023-24 college football season.
According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, UTEP holds a solid 94.67 while Sam Houston State trails closely with 93.33. With UTEP standing at 2-6 and Sam Houston State at 0-7, both teams are hungry for a victory.
Can UTEP's higher ranking give them the edge they need to triumph? Or will Sam Houston State's determination finally lead them to their first win of the season? The outcome remains uncertain, making this showdown an exhilarating one for college football fans.
If you're feeling lucky, place a bet on this college football game at BetMGM, BetWay, or BetRivers. And for even more excitement, see this matchup's prop bets below. Don't miss the chance to compare each sportsbook's point spread, total, and moneyline to make the most informed decision possible.
Get ready to witness a clash of titans at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium as UTEP faces off against Sam Houston State. It's time to buckle up and get ready for a heart-pounding battle on the gridiron.
Best Miners at Bearkats Odds
| Underdog UTEP | Favorite Sam Houston State |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog UTEP | Favorite Sam Houston State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Sam Houston State is a -3.5 -120 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while UTEP is a +3.5 +100 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 38.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 38.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Sam Houston State is a -200 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and UTEP is a +165 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
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UTEP
Sam Houston State
10/25/23 8:05pm EDT | +3.5 +100-3.5 -120 |
Underdog UTEP - UTEP bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds.
A +3.5 UTEP underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds.
A -3.5 Sam Houston State favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
UTEP at Sam Houston State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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UTEP
Sam Houston State
First Team To Score
10/25/23 8:05pm EDT | +120-155Bet |
UTEP
Sam Houston State
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/25/23 8:05pm EDT | +125-175+5000Bet |
UTEP
Sam Houston State
Game to Overtime
10/25/23 8:05pm EDT | Yes +875No -5000Bet |
UTEP
Sam Houston State
Both Teams Score 10+
10/25/23 8:05pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
| BetMGM | |
UTEP
Sam Houston State
Both Teams Score 20+
10/25/23 8:05pm EDT | Yes +333No -500Bet |
UTEP
Sam Houston State
Both Teams Score 30+
10/25/23 8:05pm EDT | Yes +2500No -10000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 6 | Sam Houston State vs UTEP Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 | SHSU 41, UTEP 21 Sun Bowl | Sam Houston State by 20 |
| 2023 Week 9 | UTEP vs Sam Houston State Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 | UTEP 37, SHSU 34 Elliott T. Bowers Stadium | UTEP by 3 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Sam Houston State | 2-6 | 0.250 | 3 | 9 | 240 | 314 | 2-3 | 1-5 | W1 |
| UTEP | 2-6 | 0.250 | 3 | 9 | 239 | 342 | 1-5 | 2-4 | L3 |
UTEP & Sam Houston State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
UTEP Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM UTEP YR: futures available
Sam Houston State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Sam Houston State YR: futures available
UTEP & Sam Houston State Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | UTEP vs Jacksonville State | JVST 17, UTEP 14 Saturday, August 26th, 2023 |
| Week 1 | Incarnate Word vs UTEP | UTEP 28, UIW 14 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | UTEP vs Northwestern | NU 38, UTEP 7 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | UTEP vs Arizona | ARIZ 31, UTEP 10 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | UNLV vs UTEP | UNLV 45, UTEP 28 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Louisiana Tech vs UTEP | LT 24, UTEP 10 Friday, September 29th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | UTEP vs FIU | UTEP 27, FIU 14 Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | New Mexico State vs UTEP | NMSU 28, UTEP 7 Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 |
| Week 9 | UTEP vs Sam Houston State | UTEP 37, SHSU 34 Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Western Kentucky vs UTEP | WKU 21, UTEP 13 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | UTEP vs Middle Tennessee | MTSU 34, UTEP 30 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Liberty vs UTEP | LIB 42, UTEP 28 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Sam Houston State vs BYU | BYU 14, SHSU 0 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Air Force vs Sam Houston State | AFA 13, SHSU 3 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Sam Houston State vs Houston | HOU 38, SHSU 7 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston State | JVST 35, SHSU 28 (OT) Thursday, September 28th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Sam Houston State vs Liberty | LIB 21, SHSU 16 Thursday, October 5th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Sam Houston State vs New Mexico State | NMSU 27, SHSU 13 Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | FIU vs Sam Houston State | FIU 33, SHSU 27 (2OT) Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 |
| Week 9 | UTEP vs Sam Houston State | UTEP 37, SHSU 34 Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Kennesaw State vs Sam Houston State | SHSU 24, KENN 21 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Sam Houston State vs Louisiana Tech | SHSU 42, LT 27 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Sam Houston State vs Western Kentucky | WKU 28, SHSU 23 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Middle Tennessee vs Sam Houston State | SHSU 23, MTSU 20 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the UTEP vs Sam Houston State College Football Game
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the UTEP vs Sam Houston State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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