The Panthers will play the Miners on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024. The matchup takes place at Sun Bowl. Watch this exciting Week 8 matchup at 9:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on CBSSN.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2024 college football season. Week 8 action features a matchup between FIU and UTEP taking place at Sun Bowl. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - FIU has a 95.33 conference power ranking for the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for UTEP is 93.00.
- Away FIU - Heading into Week 8, FIU currently has a 0-3 record as an away team for the 2024 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the C-USA Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home UTEP - UTEP has a 0-2 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2024 Week 8 matchup, they rank 5th in the C-USA Conference for home team wins. Like the FIU away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2024 season, FIU ranks 5th (162) in the C-USA Conference, with UTEP currently ranking 9th (96) for points scored in the C-USA Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2024, FIU stands 6th (171) in the C-USA Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. UTEP sits at 3rd (207) in the C-USA Conference for points against in the 2024 season so far.
- Team Records - FIU has a 2-4 overall record for the 2024 regular season, with UTEP currently 0-6 for the 2024 NCAAF regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for a wild showdown when FIU faces off against UTEP on October 16th!
The Week 8 matchup will be held at the Sun Bowl, adding to the excitement.
FIU comes in with a Power Ranking of 95.33, while UTEP sits at 93.00.
With a 2-4 record, FIU will be looking to improve their standing against winless UTEP.
Don't miss out on the action - bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM. Review this game's prop bets and compare the odds below.
Best Panthers at Miners Odds
| Underdog UTEP | Favorite FIU |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog UTEP | Favorite FIU |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
FIU is a -7 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while UTEP is a +7 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 46.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 46.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
FIU is a -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and UTEP is a +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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FIU
UTEP
10/16/24 9:00pm EDT | -7 -110+7 -110 |
Underdog UTEP - UTEP bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +7 UTEP underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 7. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite FIU - FIU bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -7 FIU favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 7. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
FIU at UTEP Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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FIU
UTEP
First Team To Score
10/16/24 9:00pm EDT | -175+135Bet |
FIU
UTEP
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/16/24 9:00pm EDT | -200+135+10000Bet |
FIU
UTEP
Game to Overtime
10/16/24 9:00pm EDT | Yes +1100No -10000Bet |
FIU
UTEP
Both Teams Score 10+
10/16/24 9:00pm EDT | Yes -550No +375Bet |
| BetMGM | |
FIU
UTEP
Both Teams Score 20+
10/16/24 9:00pm EDT | Yes +130No -165Bet |
FIU
UTEP
Both Teams Score 30+
10/16/24 9:00pm EDT | Yes +800No -2000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Week 8 | FIU vs UTEP Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 | UTEP 30, FIU 21 Sun Bowl | UTEP by 9 |
| 2023 Week 7 | UTEP vs FIU Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 | UTEP 27, FIU 14 Riccardo Silva Stadium | UTEP by 13 |
| 2022 Week 12 | FIU vs UTEP Saturday, November 19th, 2022 | UTEP 40, FIU 6 Sun Bowl | UTEP by 34 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| FIU | 3-5 | 0.375 | 4 | 8 | 316 | 309 | 4-2 | 0-6 | W1 |
| UTEP | 3-5 | 0.375 | 3 | 9 | 234 | 388 | 2-3 | 1-6 | W1 |
FIU & UTEP Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
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FIU & UTEP Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | FIU vs Indiana | IU 31, FIU 7 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Central Michigan vs FIU | FIU 52, CMU 16 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | FIU vs Florida Atlantic | FAU 38, FIU 20 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Monmouth vs FIU | MONM 45, FIU 42 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Louisiana Tech vs FIU | FIU 17, LT 10 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | FIU vs Liberty | LIB 31, FIU 24 (OT) Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | FIU vs UTEP | UTEP 30, FIU 21 Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Sam Houston State vs FIU | SHSU 10, FIU 7 Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 |
| Week 10 | New Mexico State vs FIU | FIU 34, NMSU 13 Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 |
| Week 12 | FIU vs Jacksonville State | JVST 34, FIU 31 Saturday, November 16th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | FIU vs Kennesaw State | KENN 27, FIU 26 Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 |
| Week 14 | Middle Tennessee vs FIU | FIU 35, MTSU 24 Saturday, November 30th, 2024 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | UTEP vs Nebraska | NEB 40, UTEP 7 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Southern Utah vs UTEP | SUU 27, UTEP 24 (OT) Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | UTEP vs Liberty | LIB 28, UTEP 10 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | UTEP vs Colorado State | CSU 27, UTEP 17 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 6 | Sam Houston State vs UTEP | SHSU 41, UTEP 21 Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 |
| Week 7 | UTEP vs Western Kentucky | WKU 44, UTEP 17 Thursday, October 10th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | FIU vs UTEP | UTEP 30, FIU 21 Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | UTEP vs Louisiana Tech | LT 14, UTEP 10 Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 |
| Week 10 | Middle Tennessee vs UTEP | MTSU 20, UTEP 13 Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 |
| Week 11 | Kennesaw State vs UTEP | UTEP 43, KENN 35 (2OT) Saturday, November 9th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | UTEP vs Tennessee | TENN 56, UTEP 0 Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 |
| Week 14 | UTEP vs New Mexico State | UTEP 42, NMSU 35 Saturday, November 30th, 2024 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the FIU vs UTEP College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 at 9:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the FIU vs UTEP Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the FIU vs UTEP Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.