Prop Bets: UTEP Miners VS Kennesaw State Owls 2025-10-28

Prediction: Kennesaw State Owls Dominate UTEP Miners in a "Who?" vs. "Who Knew?" Showdown

The Spread: Kennesaw State (-10.5, -110) vs. UTEP (+10.5, -110)
Total: 51.5 points (Under -110, Over -110)
Moneyline: Kennesaw State (1.22, implied 55% win chance) vs. UTEP (4.3, implied 19% win chance)

Let’s cut to the chase: Kennesaw State is the real deal, and UTEP is the college football version of a participation trophy. The Owls, once a 2-10 laughingstock, have transformed into Conference USA contenders, boasting a defense ranked 53rd nationally (UTEP’s offense? 122nd in points per game). Jerry Mack’s squad is a 10.5-point favorite, and if you’re betting on UTEP here, you might want to check if your remote control has a sports mode.

Why Kennesaw State?
- Their SP+ ranking jumped from 133rd to 82nd—surpassing Virginia Tech. Yes, that Virginia Tech.
- UTEP’s red-zone scoring is 111th in FBS. Translation: They’re great at getting close… but bad at scoring.
- The model says Kennesaw State covers 52% of simulations. That’s not a “maybe”; it’s a “we’re buying the Under at 51.5 because UTEP’s O will sputter.”

Player Props to Ponder:
- Amari Odom (Kennesaw QB): 70.8% completion rate + 198 rushing yards. Bet he’s the first QB to make you forget his name this season.
- Gabriel Benyard (Kennesaw WR): 495 yards and 3 TDs. If he doesn’t hit 100 yards, the Miners’ defense deserves a stern talking-to.
- UTEP’s Skyler Locklear: 80.8% completion rate in his last game… but can he recapture that magic against a defense that’s allowing just 23.8 PPG? Probably not.

The Verdict:
Kennesaw State wins by double digits, and the Under 51.5 cashes because UTEP’s offense will resemble a turtle in a sprint. If you’re feeling spicy, take the Owls -11.5 at BetRivers (-110) and laugh all the way to the bank.

Final Score Prediction: Kennesaw State 24, UTEP 10.
Bonus prop: Will UTEP’s Twitter account apologize to Kennesaw State for last year’s OT win? Probably. Take “Yes” at +200.

Created: Oct. 28, 2025, 9:27 p.m. GMT