UTEP vs. Western Kentucky score prediction for college football Week 7: Expert odds and picks for matchup

The UTEP Miners (0-5, 0-2 Conference USA) will travel to Bowling Green on Thursday to take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-2, 1-0) in a Week 7 matchup. The Miners and Hilltoppers are coming off losses, with UTEP losing to Sam Houston State and Western Kentucky to Boston College.

The Miners lost 41-21 against the Bearkats last week despite entering as just a 9.5-point underdog. The Hilltoppers lost by just one point against the Eagles (21-20). UTEP will look to break its winless streak tonight, while Western Kentucky will try to continue to build momentum in conference play.

UTEP vs. Western Kentucky score prediction Week 7

This should be a relatively handed win for Western Kentucky, as the lowly Miners have gotten out to a dismal start to their season. The Hilltoppers have looked explosive on offense throughout the young season, while UTEP has struggled to string together consistency on both sides of the ball.

With a three-possession point spread favoring the Hilltoppers, we'll take Western Kentucky over UTEP with a final score of 38-14.

UTEP vs. Western Kentucky point spread prediction

This matchup has a point spread of 19.5 total points, meaning UTEP would have to lose by 19 points or less to cover the spread or win outright. For Western Kentucky to cover the spread, the Hilltoppers have to win by 20 or more points.

This will likely be one of Western Kentucky's easiest matchups of the season. Without posing a real threat offensively, the Hilltoppers covering the 19.5-point spread on this matchup is as close to a guarantee as you could get.

What time is the UTEP vs. Western Kentucky game on?

The Week 7 Conference USA clash kickoffs at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday. The game will be available on ESPNU.