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The Oregon Ducks (6-1, 3-1 Pac-12) and Utah Utes (6-1, 3-1) meet Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Oregon vs. Utah odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Ducks rebounded from their 36-33 loss at Washington with a solid 38-24 victory over Washington State in Eugene last weekend, although UO failed to cover the 19.5-point number. It was Oregon’s 1st non-cover of the season after a 6-0 against the spread (ATS) run to open.
The Utes received bad news last week when they learned both QB Cam Rising and TE Brant Kuithe would take medical redshirts, and neither will play in 2023. Despite that bad news, Utah still was able to focus and grab a 34-32 road win against USC. The Utes are 4-2-1 ATS overall, and the Over has cashed in each of the past 2 outings.
Oregon is No. 9 and Utah is No. 13 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.
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Oregon at Utah odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 8:20 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Oregon -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Utah +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
- Against the spread (ATS): Oregon -6.5 (-110) | Utah +6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Oregon at Utah picks and predictions
Prediction
Oregon 27, Utah 24
Moneyline
Oregon (-250) is a risky play on the road in this high-profile matchup, costing you 2½ times your potential return.
Utah (+200) would be the lean playing on its home field, but playing 2 marquee games in a row is a big ask. The Utes have done well to get to this point, but I think QB Bo Nix and the Ducks are just a touch better offensively.
AVOID.
Against the spread
UTAH +6.5 (-110) is worth playing lightly, as I’d feel better if this was a flat 7 or 7 and a hook.
Utah has won 3 of the past 5 meetings overall, including each of the previous 2 in SLC. In fact, Utah blew the doors off of Oregon in a 38-7 win on Nov. 20, 2021, in the most recent battle at Rice-Eccles. The last time Oregon won at Utah was a 30-28 win Nov. 19, 2016.
Over/Under
OVER 47.5 (-110) may be the best play on the board, but be careful not to get too carried away.
The Utes offense shined last week at USC, but everyone piles up yardage and points on the leaky Trojans defense. The Over is 2-0 in the past 2 games, however, with Utah also going for 34 points in the previous week at home against Cal.
Oregon has cashed the Over in 2 straight, too, while going for 33 or more points in all 7 games this season.
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