UTEP kicks off Scotty Walden’s second season with a trip to Utah State of the Mountain West Conference, the league the Miners will be in next year (though Utah State is headed to the Pac-12).
UTEP is a slight underdog as it begins the Malachi Nelson era, as Nelson won a prolonged quarterback battle and the right to take the reins of an offense with many key skill players returning.
The Aggies went 3-3 at home last year, part of a 4-8 overall record, and are a consensus ninth-place pick in the Mountain West.
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ATS: Utah State giving the points
Jay Sanin writes: “Both of these teams are looking for a huge win to get their season started the right way. I think Utah State has a better chance of doing so than UTEP. The Aggies should improve under an experienced head coach in Mendenhall. They will win this game by at least a touchdown at home and inject some hope into their fanbase immediately.”
Data Skrive: Utah State 37, UTEP 24
This computer model picks Utah State to win and cover.
BetMGM: Utah State to win, UTEP to cover
The site’s analytics says Utah State will win with 59.4% confidence and UTEP will cover with 54.3% confidence.
SportsGambler: Utah State to cover
It writes: “According to the best betting apps, there’s a 54.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this figure at close to 60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value bet.”
ESPN: Utah State with a 75.1% chance to win
This site gives UTEP a 24.9% chance of winning.
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Bret Bloomquist can be reached at bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on X.
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