FIU vs. UTEP prediction, odds, line, spread: 2024 college football Week 8 Wednesday picks from proven model

The FIU Panthers (2-4) and the UTEP Miners (0-6) collide in a Conference USA matchup on Wednesday evening. Last week, the Panthers fell in overtime against Liberty, though they easily covered as 16.5-point underdogs. Meanwhile, UTEP has lost six straight games. Western Kentucky blew out the Miners 44-17 last week. FIU has covered in two straight games and is 4-2 against the spread this season. UTEP is just 1-5 ATS on the season. 

Kickoff from Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas is at 9 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. The Panthers are 7-point favorites in the latest FIU vs. UTEP odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 47.5, down two points from the opener. Before making any UTEP vs. FIU picks, you need to see the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its inception, it has generated a betting profit of well over $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated college spread football picks, and it is 12-5 on top-rated picks over the past three weeks of this season. Anyone who has followed it has seen strong returns.

Now, the model has dialed in on FIU vs. UTEP and just revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are the college football betting lines and trends for UTEP vs. Florida International: 

• FIU vs. UTEP spread: Panthers -7
• FIU vs. UTEP over/under: 48.5 points 
• FIU vs. UTEP money line: Panthers -260, Miners +208
• UTEP: Has hit the team total Under in four of last six games
• FIU: 4-2 ATS this season 
• FIU vs. UTEP picks: See picks here
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Why FIU can cover

The roll into this contest seventh in Conference USA in total offense (330.3), fourth in pass offense (226.3) and fifth in scoring offense (27). Sophomore quarterback Keyone Jenkins has been able to move the ball and get production out of his playmakers.

The Florida native is second in the conference in both passing yards (1,349) and passing touchdowns (9). In addition, he’s thrown for 200-plus yards in four straight games. On Sept. 21 against Monmouth, Jenkins went 23-of-32 for 362 passing yards and two passing touchdowns. He has three games in 2024 with at least two passing scores. See who to back at SportsLine.

Why UTEP can cover

Junior running back Jevon Jackson is leading the way on the ground with 65 carries for 239 rushing yards. He’s notched over 60 rushing yards twice in 2024. They also have freshman running back Ezell Jolly in the fold. He brings a change of pace to the backfield.

In his last outing, Jolly had 119 rushing yards and 21 receiving yards. He’s finished with 70-plus yards in two straight games. In the passing attack, senior receiver Trey Goodman is a solid pass-catcher. He has 20 catches for 187 yards on the year. He’s recorded 40-plus yards in two straight games. See who to back at SportsLine.

How to make FIU vs. UTEP picks

SportsLine’s model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 49 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time. You can see the model’s pick at SportsLine.

So who wins FIU vs. UTEP, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that is up well over $2,000 on top-rated spread picks since its inception, and find out.