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Liberty Flames vs UTEP Miners Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: November 25, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET

Venue: Sun Bowl — El Paso, TX

Article updated Nov 20, 1:36 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

5; On Saturday, November 25th at 3:30 PM ET, the undefeated Liberty Flames (11-0, 7-0 in C-USA) will face the Texas El Paso Miners (3-8, 2-5) in a Conference USA battle at

Game outlook

5; On Saturday, November 25th at 3:30 PM ET, the undefeated Liberty Flames (11-0, 7-0 in C-USA) will face the Texas El Paso Miners (3-8, 2-5) in a Conference USA battle at the Sun Bowl. Liberty is anticipating success in a showdown between two teams on opposite ends of the spectrum. The stats favor the Flames, who open as betting favorite at -17.5, but UTEP will be prepared to shake the odds with an impressive showing of determination. Don't miss this power clash to find out who prevails.

Game Info

When: Saturday, 11/25/2023 @ 3:30pm EST

Where: Sun Bowl Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Flames -891 | Miners +580

Spread: Flames -17 (-110) | Miners +17 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 56.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Liberty will win straight-up is 90%.

Liberty Flames

Their explosive offense is propelled by the stellar performance of Quinton Cooley (1,168 rushing yards and 2,409 passing yards by Kaidon Salter), and their defense is bolstered by an imposing front, forcing key turnovers. Despite injuries to key players, Liberty has demonstrated their resilience and ability to adapt, propelling them to an undefeated season.

UTEP Miners Analysis

Offensively, the Miners are led by QB Cade McConnell (1,273 yards passing) and RB Deion Hankins (794 rushing yards) with WR Kelly Akharaiyi amassing 924 receiving yards. Defensively, they boast DE Maurice Westmoreland with 6.5 sacks and FS Oscar Moore with 2 interceptions. Despite injuries to key players, UTEP's tough defensive unit has nearly upset the odds in their last game, showcasing the potential to challenge teams.

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Liberty Flames Set to Maintain Winning Record with Powerful Offense and Fierce Defense

The Liberty Flames are a clear choice to come away with the win, averaging an impressive 39.9 points and 501.2 total yards per game. Quinton Cooley has rushed for 1168 yards, while Kaidon Salter's 2409 passing yards form a dynamic offense. Their formidable defense, allowing only 21.1 points per game, makes Liberty a well-rounded team. With their ability to dominate both the run and the pass, Liberty is in prime position to maintain their winning record.

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SportsJaw Flames vs Miners archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Flames vs Miners matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Liberty Flames-950 → -1,000Moved
  • Moneyline · UTEP Miners+600 → +650Moved
  • Spread · Liberty Flames-17.5 (-110) → -18 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · UTEP Miners+17.5 (-110) → +18 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over59 (-110) → 55 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under59 (-110) → 55 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Liberty Flames
11-0 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
UTEP Miners
2-7 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-11-20T06:36:59.965Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Their explosive offense is propelled by the stellar performance of Quinton Cooley (1,168 rushing yards and 2,409 passing yards by Kaidon Salter), and their defense is bolstered by an imposing front, forcing key turnovers. Despite injuries to key players, Liberty has demonstrated their resilience and ability to adapt, propelling them to an undefeated season.

Offensively, the Miners are led by QB Cade McConnell (1,273 yards passing) and RB Deion Hankins (794 rushing yards) with WR Kelly Akharaiyi amassing 924 receiving yards. Defensively, they boast DE Maurice Westmoreland with 6.5 sacks and FS Oscar Moore with 2 interceptions. Despite injuries to key players, UTEP's tough defensive unit has nearly upset the odds in their last game, showcasing the potential to challenge teams.

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Liberty Flames defeated UTEP Miners 42-28

Liberty Flames defeated UTEP Miners 42-28 on November 25, 2023, a 14-point decision in the series. Liberty Flames' strongest period was the 1st quarter, when it outscored its opponent 21-7. Against SportsJaw's recorded Liberty Flames -18 (-110) spread, UTEP Miners covered, while the 70 combined points finished over the recorded total of 55.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoversSpread · Liberty Flames -17 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · UTEP Miners +17 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 55.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · UTEP Miners +17 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 55.5 (-110)Win