The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-2) and the UTEP Miners (0-5) link up in a Conference USA matchup on Thursday evening. Western Kentucky is coming off a late 21-20 loss to Boston College in non-conference play after being outscored, 14-0, in the fourth quarter on Sept. 28. UTEP is coming off a 41-21 loss to Sam Houston on Thursday for its eighth straight loss dating back to last season.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET from Western Kentucky's Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium. The Hilltoppers are 19.5-point favorites in the latest UTEP vs. Western Kentucky odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 56.5. Western Kentucky is a massive -1220 money line favorite (risk $1,220 to win $100), while UTEP is listed at +733. 

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