La Tech hasn’t been able to win on the road as a favorite but they do better at home. They are going to be angry they lost their last game to New Mexico State. They are the better team, despite playing one of the worst teams, UTEP, who just got their first win. Now UTEP is on the road and they have a losing record on the road and it's a short week. UTEP doesn't finish their drives, they struggle to convert on third downs, and it will be hard to run the ball against the Bulldogs who allow the fewest rushing yards in the CUSA. The Miners are the third lowest scoring team in CUSA, as the Miners are only averaging 12 points per game on the road. La Tech’s defense will make it tough for points to be scored by Utep and should get the win easily. Texas El Paso is 1-10 straight up in their last 11 games against Louisiana Tech. UTEP is 3-8 ATS when playing with 6 or less days rest. La Tech is 3-0 ATS off an upset loss as a road favorite at home in the last two seasons.

Best bet: lay the points with La Tech.