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Tulsa vs. UTEP College Football odds opened at Tulsa -7. Some recreational online sportsbooks have moved the line to -8 while nearly everyone had odds on this game at -7 ½ as of Tuesday afternoon including BetUS.com. At least one "wise guy" shop had the line at -7. A whopping 95 percent of the betting action was going Tulsa's way and this was the second most bet on team 36 hours prior to kickoff.
"The last time we were here at the stadium (against Houston), the fans loved the game," UTEP Coach Mike Price said. "That was one of the best times they've had in a long time in the stadium. This is a great opportunity for our football team.
"We control our own destiny. A victory over Tulsa puts us in the driver's seat. We're pumped up, excited to have this opportunity. This can be such an intimidating, positive energy place to play, as loud as any place in the country."
The home team has won the past 5 in this series. Tulsa won by more than 40 points last season.
Some important Tulsa vs. UTEP College Football odds trends to consider before betting on this game:
The Miners are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
The Miners are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
The Golden Hurricane are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a bye week.
Golden Hurricane are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
You can bet this game at BetUS.com.
Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
