CUSA Football Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Week 8
Published 6:13 am Monday, October 14, 2024
Among the available options on the Week 8 CUSA college football slate, Florida International (-5) against UTEP is our best bet against the spread, while our model suggests betting the total in the Louisiana Tech vs. New Mexico State matchup. See more stats and insights on those and other games to bet on or add to a parlay in the article below.
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Best Week 8 CUSA Spread Bets
Pick: Florida International -5 vs. UTEP
- Matchup: Florida International Panthers at UTEP Miners
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Florida International by 14.1 points
- Date/Time: Oct. 16 at 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Pick: Western Kentucky +3 vs. Sam Houston
- Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Sam Houston Bearkats
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Sam Houston by 0.1 points
- Date/Time: Oct. 16 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Pick: Louisiana Tech -10.5 vs. New Mexico State
- Matchup: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at New Mexico State Aggies
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Louisiana Tech by 13 points
- Date/Time: Oct. 15 at 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Pick: Middle Tennessee -10 vs. Kennesaw State
- Matchup: Kennesaw State Owls at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Middle Tennessee by 12.3 points
- Date/Time: Oct. 15 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Best Week 8 CUSA Total Bets
Over 48.5 – Louisiana Tech vs. New Mexico State
- Matchup: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at New Mexico State Aggies
- Projected Total: 53.7 points
- Date/Time: Oct. 15 at 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Over 50.5 – Kennesaw State vs. Middle Tennessee
- Matchup: Kennesaw State Owls at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
- Projected Total: 55.7 points
- Date/Time: Oct. 15 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Over 55.5 – Western Kentucky vs. Sam Houston
- Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Sam Houston Bearkats
- Projected Total: 56 points
- Date/Time: Oct. 16 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Over 49.5 – Florida International vs. UTEP
- Matchup: Florida International Panthers at UTEP Miners
- Projected Total: 49.8 points
- Date/Time: Oct. 16 at 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Week 8 CUSA Standings
| Team | 2023 Record | 2023 PF/G vs PA/G | 2023 YDS/G vs OPP YDS/G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 5-0 (3-0 CUSA) | 33.0 / 21.2 | 448.2 / 321.0 |
| Sam Houston | 5-1 (2-0 CUSA) | 31.8 / 23.8 | 401.2 / 338.0 |
| Western Kentucky | 4-2 (2-0 CUSA) | 28.3 / 23.8 | 398.8 / 385.7 |
| Jacksonville State | 3-3 (2-0 CUSA) | 39.3 / 30.8 | 447.7 / 412.5 |
| Florida International | 2-4 (1-1 CUSA) | 27.0 / 28.5 | 330.3 / 407.7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 2-3 (1-1 CUSA) | 24.6 / 21.6 | 368.4 / 306.8 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-5 (0-1 CUSA) | 14.6 / 36.0 | 226.8 / 429.6 |
| Middle Tennessee | 1-5 (0-2 CUSA) | 16.8 / 40.5 | 344.0 / 488.5 |
| New Mexico State | 1-5 (0-3 CUSA) | 18.5 / 38.2 | 278.2 / 473.5 |
| UTEP | 0-6 (0-3 CUSA) | 16.0 / 34.5 | 323.3 / 443.3 |
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