UTEP vs. Sam Houston odds
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Moneyline (ML): UTEP -132 (Bet $132 to win $100) | Sam Houston +112 (Bet $100 to win $112)Against the spread (ATS): UTEP -2.5 (-117) | Sam Houston +2.5 (-105)Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)UTEP vs. Sam Houston betting tips preview
The UTEP Miners (1-5) face a fellow CUSA foe when they visit the Sam Houston Bearkats (0-6) on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium. The matchup will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network, beginning at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around UTEP vs. Sam Houston odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
In their most recent game, the Miners lost 19-8 to the Liberty Flames. Their last time out, the Bearkats lost 29-27 to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. Skyler Locklear threw for 90 yards, with no touchdowns and two interceptions on 9-of-17 passing (52.9%) for the Miners in that matchup against the Flames. He also added eight carries for 58 yards and one rushing touchdown. Elijah McCoy rushed for 10 yards on four carries (2.5 yards per carry). Kenny Odom led the receiving charge against the Flames, catching three passes for 53 yards. Hunter Watson totaled 136 passing yards while going 12-for-19 with three touchdowns and no interceptions for the Bearkats against the Gamecocks. He added 13 carries for 52 yards. Alton McCaskill put together a 14-carry, 87-yard game (6.2 yards per attempt). Chris Reed caught three passes on four targets for 63 yards (21.0 yards per reception), and scored two touchdowns.
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UTEP vs. Sam Houston picks and predictionsPrediction
UTEP 26, Sam Houston 23
MoneylineMoneyline pick: UTEP -132UTEP has been the moneyline favorite just one other time so far this season, a game they lost.The Miners have played as a moneyline favorite of -132 or shorter in only one game this season, which they lost.Sam Houston has been the underdog in five games this season, and it has failed to win any of those contests.The Bearkats have been at least a +112 moneyline underdog five times this season, but lost all of those games.Against the spreadATS pick: UTEP -2.5The Miners have posted one win against the spread this season.UTEP has yet to win ATS (0-1) when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites this season.The Bearkats have won once against the spread this year.Sam Houston has one win ATS (1-4) as a 2.5-point underdog or greater this year.
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