UTEP
Miners
UTEP
Last 5 ATS
W/L1-2
ATS1-4
O/U3-2-0
FINAL SCORE
7
-
61
New Mexico
Lobos
NMEX
Last 5 ATS
W/L3-1
ATS5-0
O/U3-2-0
Last 5 ATS
1-2
Win /Loss
3-1
1-4
Spread
5-0
3-2-0
Over / Under
3-2-0
SPREAD
MONEYLINE
OVER/UNDER
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These are two programs heading in opposite directions. Lobos coach Jason Eck has turned New Mexico (3-1) into a contender in the Mountain West and almost pulled off an upset at Oklahoma. The team's victory over New Mexico State (1-3) looks even better after that team blew out Western Kentucky. Meanwhile the Miners are one of the worst teams in the country, averaging just 18.8 points per game. In its three games against FBS teams, UTEP has been outscored 136-17. Lobos roll.
New Mexico has been a pleasant surprise this year, losing 14-6 to Oklahoma on the road and beating other three opponents 150-32. The Lobos are 8th in scoring defense, 15th in total defense, and 15th in rush defense. They held Oklahoma to 14, the same OU team that beat UTEP 51-0 if you are comparing. But what I really like about this defense is that they rank 2nd in producing Havoc. They lead the nation in turnover margin +14, with the most Interceptions in the country (9) and forcing the 3rd-most forced fumbles. UTEP's awful offense also plays into this pick. They are dead last (138th) in EPA/play, 124th in success rate, 137th in plays/game, 133rd in total yards (265.3) and 127th in scoring (18.8).
