San Jose State vs UTEP Predictions
UTEP to Make Life Tough for SJSU
We wouldn’t be surprised to see UTEP triumph and it makes sense to take +7.5 on the spread at -133 when they go up against San Jose State.
We highlight the top San Jose State vs UTEP picks with our Best Bet, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Browse the dedicated segments below for a complete breakdown of each play.
San Jose State vs UTEP Preview
San Jose State square off against UTEP at Sun Bowl Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 21:00 on Saturday, October 17.
San Jose State Spartans have now enjoyed two consecutive road wins, while their previous game was a 16-13 (OT) home loss against Wyoming Cowboys at CEFCU Stadium.
UTEP Miners have lost on their last four outings. In a recent home game at Sun Bowl Stadium, they were turned over 30-13 by Nevada Wolf Pack.
Best Bet
Our pick is that UTEP will be able to cover the spread in this college football matchup, with +7.5 looking favorable for our bet. Take the -133 that is currently available.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
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UTEP +7.5 Probability
According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 57.1% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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UTEP +7.5 @ -133
Published 03:25, 16 October 2026
Correct Score Prediction
For a fun bet, consider backing the Spartans to claim a 27-23 win. Although it’s a speculative wager, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.
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San Jose State vs UTEP Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Books Have SJSU as Favorites
The sportsbooks have San Jose State at -278 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the market leaders are 74% likely to win this college game according to the latest odds. UTEP Miners are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +220.
6.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 45.5 right now. A wager on the Totals allows football bettors to use the latest data to good effect. There’s the chance to back Under 45.5 at -110.
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Sun Bowl Stadium
UTEP Have Seven Defeats Across Their Last Ten Home Outings
UTEP are 3-7 in their last 10 home games, putting up 25.80 points on average and giving up 26.90.
San Jose State own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 road games, putting up 19.90 points on average and giving up 30.50.
 UTEP Home Stats |
3-7 | 52.70 | 25.80 | 26.90 | 6 | 4 | |
 San Jose State Away Stats |
3-7 | 50.40 | 19.90 | 30.50 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O46.5 = Games Over 46.5 Points
- U46.5 = Games Under 46.5 Points
Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
San Jose State Spartans Stats
UTEP Stats
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
- -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
- -7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road
- +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- +7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 45.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 50.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 46.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 46.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 16.90 pts and allowed 28.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 19.90 pts and allowed 30.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 60.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 52.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 46.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 46.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 20.80 pts and allowed 40.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 25.80 pts and allowed 26.90 pts in the last 10 home games
Expert Analysis by Joshua Davis
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