The Miners will play the Hilltoppers on Thursday, October 10th, 2024. The matchup takes place at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 7 matchup at 8:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPNU.
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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
We're now well into the 2024 college football season. Week 7 action features a matchup between UTEP and Western Kentucky taking place at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - UTEP has a 94.00 conference power ranking for the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for Western Kentucky is 97.67.
- Away UTEP - Heading into Week 7, UTEP currently has a 0-3 record as an away team for the 2024 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the C-USA Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Western Kentucky - Western Kentucky has a 2-0 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2024 Week 7 matchup, they rank 2nd in the C-USA Conference for home team wins. Like the UTEP away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2024 season, UTEP ranks 8th (79) in the C-USA Conference, with Western Kentucky currently ranking 5th (126) for points scored in the C-USA Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2024, UTEP stands 5th (163) in the C-USA Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. Western Kentucky sits at 8th (126) in the C-USA Conference for points against in the 2024 season so far.
- Team Records - UTEP has a 0-5 overall record for the 2024 regular season, with Western Kentucky currently 3-2 for the 2024 NCAAF regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Are you ready for a showdown between UTEP and Western Kentucky on October 10th, 2024?
Get ready for a thrilling Week 7 matchup at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium!
SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings have UTEP at 94.00 and Western Kentucky at 97.67.
UTEP comes into the game with a 0-5 standing, while Western Kentucky boasts a 3-2 record.
Bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM and be sure to review this game's prop bets. Compare the odds below and get ready for an exciting college football showdown!
Best Miners at Hilltoppers Odds
| Underdog UTEP | Favorite Western Kentucky |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog UTEP | Favorite Western Kentucky |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Western Kentucky is a -20.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while UTEP is a +20.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 56.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 56.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Western Kentucky is a -1200 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and UTEP is a +750 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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UTEP
Western Kentucky
10/10/24 8:00pm EDT | +20.5 -115-20.5 -105 |
Underdog UTEP - UTEP bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +20.5 UTEP underdog bet wins if they lose by 20 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 21 or more.
Favorite Western Kentucky - Western Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -20.5 Western Kentucky favorite bet wins if they win by 21 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 20 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
UTEP at Western Kentucky 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.
| BetMGM Bet |
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UTEP
Western Kentucky
First Team To Score
10/10/24 8:00pm EDT | +220-300Bet |
UTEP
Western Kentucky
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/10/24 8:00pm EDT | +250-400+10000Bet |
UTEP
Western Kentucky
Game to Overtime
10/10/24 8:00pm EDT | Yes +1850No -10000Bet |
UTEP
Western Kentucky
Both Teams Score 10+
10/10/24 8:00pm EDT | Yes -550No +375Bet |
| BetMGM | |
UTEP
Western Kentucky
Both Teams Score 20+
10/10/24 8:00pm EDT | Yes +110No -140Bet |
UTEP
Western Kentucky
Both Teams Score 30+
10/10/24 8:00pm EDT | Yes +600No -1100Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 7 | UTEP vs Western Kentucky Thursday, October 10th, 2024 | WKU 44, UTEP 17 Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium | Western Kentucky by 27 |
| 2023 Week 10 | Western Kentucky vs UTEP Saturday, November 4th, 2023 | WKU 21, UTEP 13 Sun Bowl | Western Kentucky by 8 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky | 5-1 | 0.833 | 7 | 3 | 280 | 211 | 4-1 | 3-2 | L1 |
| UTEP | 2-5 | 0.286 | 2 | 8 | 192 | 297 | 2-3 | 0-5 | W1 |
UTEP & Western Kentucky 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
Western Kentucky Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Western Kentucky YR: futures available
UTEP & Western Kentucky 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 Nebraska | NEB 40, UTEP 7 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Southern Utah vs UTEP | SUU 27, UTEP 24 (OT) Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | UTEP vs Liberty | LIB 28, UTEP 10 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | UTEP vs Colorado State | CSU 27, UTEP 17 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 6 | Sam Houston State vs UTEP | SHSU 41, UTEP 21 Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 |
| Week 7 | UTEP vs Western Kentucky | WKU 44, UTEP 17 Thursday, October 10th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | FIU vs UTEP | UTEP 30, FIU 21 Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | UTEP vs Louisiana Tech | LT 14, UTEP 10 Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 |
| Week 10 | Middle Tennessee vs UTEP | MTSU 20, UTEP 13 Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 |
| Week 11 | Kennesaw State vs UTEP | UTEP 43, KENN 35 (2OT) Saturday, November 9th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | UTEP vs Tennessee | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 1:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | UTEP vs New Mexico State | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 4:00 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Western Kentucky vs Alabama | ALA 63, WKU 0 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Eastern Kentucky vs Western Kentucky | WKU 31, EKU 0 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee | WKU 49, MTSU 21 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Toledo vs Western Kentucky | WKU 26, TOL 21 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Western Kentucky vs Boston College | BC 21, WKU 20 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | UTEP vs Western Kentucky | WKU 44, UTEP 17 Thursday, October 10th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston State | WKU 31, SHSU 14 Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 |
| Week 10 | Kennesaw State vs Western Kentucky | WKU 31, KENN 14 Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 |
| Week 11 | Western Kentucky vs New Mexico State | WKU 41, NMSU 28 Saturday, November 9th, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Louisiana Tech vs Western Kentucky | LT 12, WKU 7 Saturday, November 16th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Western Kentucky vs Liberty | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 1:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 4:00 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the UTEP vs Western Kentucky College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, October 10th, 2024 at 8:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the UTEP vs Western Kentucky Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the UTEP vs Western Kentucky Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.