The Utah Utes (2-1, 0-0 PAC-12) travel to take on the Arizona State Sun Devils (1-2, 0-0) Saturday. Kickoff from Sun Devil Stadium is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Utah vs. Arizona State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Utes are coming off of a dominant 35-7 win against San Diego State, scoring 35 unanswered points until giving up a 4th quarter touchdown. QB Cameron Rising was 18-of-30 passing for 224 yards and 4 touchdowns. WR Brant Kuithe was the top receiver with 5 receptions for 64 yards and 1 TD while WR Devaughn Vele was the most efficient with 2 of his 3 receptions resulting in TDs.
The Utes rushed for 174 yards, 59 of which came from RB Tavion Thomas who also tacked on a TD. Utah forced 2 turnovers and held San Diego State to 173 yards.
Arizona State enters Saturday after losing 30-21 against Eastern Michigan last week. RB Xazavian Valladay led the way with 127 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries, while QB Emory Jones completed 20-of-32 passes for 182 yards and a TD. His top 2 targets were WR Elijhah Badger (7 receptions, 88 yards) and WR Andre Johnson (4, 29, 1 TD).
LB Kyle Soelle was the top defensive performer with 7 tackles and 11 assists, but the Sun Devils’ defense struggled overall, giving up 24 points before halftime and a whopping 305 yards on the ground.
Utah is No. 14 in the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.
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Utah at Arizona State odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 11:30 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Utah -750 (bet $750 to win $100) | Arizona State +520 (bet $100 to win $520)
- Against the spread (ATS): Utah -15.5 (-108) | Arizona State +15.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 52.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Utah at Arizona State picks and predictions
Prediction
Utah 41, Oklahoma State 13
Money line
PASS.
Although Utah should easily handle the Sun Devils, the risk does not match the reward with a -750 ML.
Against the spread
Bet UTAH -15.5 (-108).
The Utes’ offense is fine-tuned after putting up more than 100 points combined in the last 2 weeks. They have had a chance to iron out the details of their offensive scheme and will look to continue that dominance against a slightly better Arizona State defense.
The Utes are 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings between these teams. Furthermore, the Utes are 4-0 ATS after allowing fewer than 170 yards passing in their previous game. This team should be able to build off the momentum of last week.
Over/Under
Lean OVER 52.5 (-112).
Expect the Utah offense to continue its hot streak. The Over is 7-0 in the Utes last 7 road games, 6-1 in their last 7 played on grass, and 9-2 in their last 11 following an ATS win. When the Over hits, it will be thanks to the Utah offense and whether or not their defense concedes many points down the stretch.
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