Houston Cougars vs. UTEP Miners Point Spread - Pick

[J Green]

Houston Cougars vs. UTEP Miners Point Spread - Pick

Betting Odds: Houston -16.5 / UTEP +16.5
Over/Under Total: OFF
Moneyline: OFF

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Team Records Straight up and Against the Point Spread:

Houston Cougars: 4-0 SU / 3-1 ATS
UTEP Miners: 2-2 SU 3-1 ATS

Sagarin PREDICTOR Power Rankings
Houston Cougars: 75.83
UTEP Miners: 61.40

Trends Worth Noting:

1. Houston is 3-8 ATS in their last 11 road games.
2. Houston is 3-12 ATS in their last 15 games as a road favorite.
3. UTEP is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog.
4. The home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 games between these 2 teams.

Key Injuries:

Houston
Ralph Oragwu OL Ques Thurs - Ankle

UTEP
Adam Ayala DL Ques Thurs - Undisclosed
Travaun Nixon DB Ques Thurs - Knee
James Nelson OL Ques Thurs - Ankle
Germard Reed DL Ques Thurs - Neck
Nick Lamaison QB Ques Thurs

Matchup Analysis:

Houston has the best passing offense in the nation and that is not good facing a suspect UTEP pass defense. The 16.5-point spread is a big one, but the Cougars will win and cover the spread.

Jason's Pick to Cover the Point Spread: Houston -16.5

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