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Utah at Stanford odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Utah Utes at Stanford Cardinal odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Utah Utes (9-7 overall, 6-6 Pac-12) tangle with the Stanford Cardinal (12-8, 8-6) in a Saturday night (10 p.m. ET) Pac-12 contest at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, Calif. Below, we analyze the Utah-Stanford college basketball odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Utah at Stanford: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:47 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Utah +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Stanford -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Utah +4.5 (-110) | Stanford -4.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 137.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Utah at Stanford: Three things to know

  1. Stanford is looking to bounce back from an 18-point loss at home (to Colorado), the program’s worst since Dec. 21, 2017. After shooting a robust 54.7% from the floor in its previous three games, the Cardinal misfired its way to a 39.6% mark against the Buffaloes. For the season, Stanford is tied atop the Pac-12-in field goal shooting, connecting on 46.5% of its shots.
  2. These teams last faced each other on Jan. 14, when the Utes shot outshot the Cardinal, 49% to 35%, in a 79-65 victory. Over the last half-dozen meetings between Utah and Stanford, the Utes are 5-1.
  3. Stanford is 11th in free-throw rate and what can that mean on the scoreboard? In 14 games since Dec. 21, its meant more than a four-point advantage (average) to the Stanford five. Over its last two games at home — even with its opponents shooting over 83% from the line, the Cardinal has outscored foes, 28-21, on free throws.

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Utah at Stanford: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Stanford 70, Utah 68

Money line (ML)

The price here is attractive, enough so to split some Utes-favoring action with the ATS wager below. TAKE UTAH (+170).

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Cardinal is 1-4 ATS in its last five games.

Stanford doesn’t hit the offensive glass hard and it gets a bit loose with the ball at times. That subtracts from the looks necessary to crank out a two-possession victory in this one. Utah has performed admirably on the road and is trending upward with its overall shooting.

TAKE UTAH +4.5 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

This match-up offers up conflicting analytics on hidden-points “luck” factors like second-chance efforts and points off turnovers. A PASS IS SUGGESTED.

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Stanford at UCLA odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Stanford Cardinal at UCLA Bruins sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Stanford Cardinal (3-2) head to Pasadena, Calif. for a Pac-12 clash with the UCLA Bruins (3-3) at the Rose Bowl Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Stanford-UCLA college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Stanford at UCLA: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:22 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Stanford +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | UCLA -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Stanford +6.5 (-105) | UCLA -6.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 59.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Stanford at UCLA: Three things to know

  1. Stanford recovered from an 0-2 start to win three consecutive games, including last week’s 27-24 win at Oregon State. The difference has been the Cardinal’s defense, which allowed 35 points in each of their first two games but hasn’t given up more than 26 in any of the last three.
  2. UCLA lost a heartbreaker in its annual rivalry game against USC last week. The Bruins coughed up a 12-point fourth-quarter lead, regained the lead after a go-ahead field goal in the final minute but allowed a USC game-winning touchdown pass with 16 seconds left in the 42-38 home loss.
  3. UCLA’s 34-16 win as a 4-point home dog in last year’s game against Stanford snapped an 11-game losing streak to the Cardinal that started in 2009. The Bruins defense smothered Stanford, holding them to just 11 first downs and fewer than 200 total yards.

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Stanford at UCLA: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

UCLA 34, Stanford 31

Money line (ML)

The spread is what I am betting in this game but if anything I’d sprinkle a tiny wager on Stanford (+200) because of a long-term strategy to bet an underdog’s money line with whom I plan on taking with the points.

Officially, I’ll PASS.

Against the spread (ATS)

There’s too much discrepancy in ball security between both sides for me to lay nearly a touchdown in a conference game. UCLA has 10 more giveaways than Stanford (12-2) and the Cardinal defense has gotten two takeaways per game in their last three.

Also, Stanford will better control the tempo of this game, which is the most important aspect of any sporting event. Stanford is 21st in net time of possession while the Bruins are just 95th.

Plus, UCLA has a bad 3rd down and red zone defense whereas Stanford is above-average in those situations. The Cardinal offense has moved the ball better in their previous two games coming into this one so I like them to keep this close.

BET STANFORD +6.5 (-105) for 1 unit.

Over/Under (O/U)

Stanford’s rush defense is near the bottom of the country while UCLA is 16th in rushing yards per game. While UCLA’s defense has nice metrics, the Bruins have given up 35 and 43 to the only winning teams they’ve faced this season (USC and Oregon). Additionally, the Over has cashed in four of Stanford’s last five games as an underdog.

BET OVER 59.5 (-105) for 1 unit.

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Stanford at Oregon State odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Stanford Cardinal at Oregon State Beavers sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Stanford Cardinal (2-2, 2-2 Pac-12) travel to meet the Oregon State Beavers (2-3, 2-3) Saturday for a 10:30 p.m. ET kickoff at Reser Stadium. Below, we analyze the Stanford-Oregon State college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Stanford at Oregon State: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 5 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Stanford -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Oregon State +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Stanford -3 (-105) | Oregon State +3 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 52.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Stanford at Oregon State: Three things to know

  1. This game was relocated from Palo Alto, Calif. to Corvallis due to the COVID-19 restrictions in Santa Clara County. Stanford has won two in a row on the road, going 1-0-1, while averaging 27.5 PPG. They picked up an impressive 31-26 win at Washington last Saturday.
  2. Oregon State is coming off a loss last time out at Utah, falling 30-24, but they grabbed a cover as 14-point underdogs. After failing to cover the number in its opener against Washington State, Oregon State has rattled off four straight covers while hitting the Over in each of its past three.
  3. The home team is 9-4 ATS in the past 13 meetings, with the favorite cashing in seven of the past 10. The Under has also connected in seven of the last 10 meetings in Corvallis, Oregon.

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Stanford at Oregon State: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Oregon State 30, Stanford 27

Money line (ML)

OREGON STATE (+115) is a value play as short ‘dogs on their home field. RB Jermar Jefferson has run roughshod over opponents, gobbling up 675 rushing yards and seven touchdowns in his five games to date. On the flip side, Stanford (-135) ranks 100th in the nation with 201.0 rushing yards per game allowed. That will be the difference in this conference tilt.

Against the spread (ATS)

OREGON STATE +3 (-115) is a great play at home catching points, too, if you’re not feeling them straight up. Stanford is 1-2-1 ATS overall, although they did cover last time out, while Oregon State enters on a 4-0 ATS roll.

The Cardinal are 1-7-1 ATS across the past nine road outings and 1-4-1 ATS in the previous six as a favorite. The Beavers are 13-3 ATS in the past 16 overall dating back to last season, and 12-2 ATS in the past 14 as a ‘dog.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 52.5 (-110) is the lean, as Oregon State has coughed up 32.0 PPG through five outings, and Stanford has yielded 29.8 PPG to date. Neither team is terribly gifted on the defensive side, and they’re not forcing a lot of turnovers, either.

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Stanford at Washington odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Stanford Cardinal at Washington Huskies sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Stanford Cardinal (1-2) plays the No. 23 Washington Huskies (3-0) Saturday in a Pac-12 showdown in Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. The kickoff is scheduled at 4 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Stanford-Washington college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The Huskies are ranked No. 23 in the Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Stanford at Washington: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Stanford +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Washington -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Stanford +11.5 (-110) | Washington -11.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 48.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Stanford at Washington: Three things to know

  1. Stanford pulled out a nailbiter versus California, 24-23, Nov. 27 and pushed as 1-point favorites. The Golden Bears scored a touchdown with 58 seconds remaining, but the Cardinal blocked their extra-point attempt to key the victory.
  2. Washington (-9) battled back from a 21-0 halftime deficit to win 24-21 last week against Utah. QB Dylan Morris hit TE Cade Otton for their second touchdown pass of the night with 36 seconds remaining to win the game.
  3. Stanford had to relocate its football program for the rest of the season after Santa Clara County health officials restricted football activity due to COVID-19.

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Stanford at Washington: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Washington 27, Stanford 14

Money line (ML)

Stanford’s players aren’t professionals, and they should not be expected to overcome the extraordinary adversity COVID has caused its program. David Shaw is a quality coach, but it’s a bad spot for Stanford.

Washington should win this one fairly easily, but it’s not a guarantee, and the money line is too expensive. PASS ON THE MONEY LINE.

Against the spread (ATS)

Situationally, this is clearly a bad spot for Stanford, but there are also a couple of other reasons I lean Washington here.

First of all, everyone is running on this Stanford defense: 119th in opponents’ yards per rush and 118th in opponents’ rushing yards per game. This is the big reason Stanford is ranked 126th in opponents’ third-down conversion percentage.

Second, Washington has one of the best pass defenses in the country, and its first-year head coach, Jimmy Lake, is a former defensive back himself. The Huskies are ranked second in opponents’ passing yards per game, ninth in opponents’ yards per pass attempt and ninth in sack rate.

However, Washington is laying so many points, and they’re 1-2 ATS while being favored at least 9 points in each game. And Stanford has been a thorn in Washington’s side recently while it had a nice run with Chris Peterson as head coach (2014-19). The Cardinal have beaten the Huskies in two of their last three meetings and have covered all three.

I “LEAN” WASHINGTON -11.5 (-110) for a half-unit.

Over/Under (O/U)

GIMME OVER 48.5 (-110) for 1.5 units as my best play in Stanford-Washington. Both of these teams want to have a hard-nosed, defensive identity.

The Huskies have struggled with the Cardinal in recent years, so they might be okay with a less gaudy offensive performance. Washington has a 1-6 Over/Under record in their last seven as a favorite.

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Stanford at California odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Stanford Cardinal at California Golden Bears sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Stanford Cardinal (0-2 overall, 0-2 Pac-12) visit the California Golden Bears (0-2, 0-2) Friday for a Pac-12 showdown in California Memorial Stadium at 4 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Stanford-California college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Stanford at California: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Stanford -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | California +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Stanford -2.5 (-110) | California +2.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 51.5 (O: -115 | U: -106)

Stanford at California: Three things to know

  1. Stanford gave up 5 touchdowns for a second straight game as the Cardinal were downed 35-32 at Colorado. It was Stanford’s sixth-consecutive loss both straight up and ATS dating back to last season.
  2. California played better in a 31-27 loss to Oregon State last week than its first game against UCLA (a 34-10 loss), which was an impromptu meeting between the two because of COVID complications with scheduled opponents. The Golden Bears lost to the Beavers as 1.5-point favorites despite getting 8 more first downs and possessing the ball for 38:06.
  3. The Cardinal have won and covered in five straight games at California.

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Stanford at California: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Stanford 27, California 21

Money line (ML)

This might be a square thought process but Stanford is looking like Penn State West and I might be one of the many that refuse to believe the Cardinal will go 0-3.

David Shaw is too good of a head coach and California Memorial Stadium is a place where Stanford typically plays well. Stanford’s offense markedly improved with QB Davis Mills playing in the second game after he missed the first game due to COVID-19 protocol.

The main reason the Cardinal lost to Colorado last game (although they were never covering as 10-point favorites) is because they had to settle for 3 field goals instead of getting touchdowns. They should get a more complete effort in this game going against a California defense that is 114th in opponent’s yards per rush.

California’s offense gains the fewest yards per play in the Pac-12 by one full yard and is ranked 118th in havoc allowed. The Golden Bears have turned the ball over four times and have been tackled for a loss 18 times in two games. However, Stanford is just 123rd in havoc created.

GIMME STANFORD (-125) for 1 unit.

Against the spread (ATS)

PASS on an ATS wager and stick with the money line. However, there are a few ATS trends that strengthen our Stanford money line play. California is 0-4 ATS in its last four games as a home favorite, but I prefer not to pay that kind of price for insurance in this spot.

Over/Under (O/U)

There are a few reasons why I lean UNDER 51.5 (-106). First, Stanford should be able get its ground game going and control the tempo more so compared to their previous outings.

Second, California’s offense is abysmal as it is 112th in points per drive and 118th in first down rate, according to Football Outsiders. Third, the Under is 4-0 in Golden Bears last four games as a home favorite.

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Colorado at Stanford odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Colorado Buffaloes at Stanford Cardinal sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Colorado Buffaloes (1-0, 1-0 Pac-12) and Stanford Cardinal (0-1, 0-1) meet in Palo Alto, Calif., for a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff Saturday. Below, we analyze the Colorado-Stanford college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Colorado at Stanford: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Colorado +245 (bet $100 to win $245) | Stanford -313 (bet $313 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Colorado +9.5 (-110) | Stanford -9.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 54.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Colorado at Stanford: Three things to know

  1. Colorado opened with a 48-42 shootout victory against UCLA at Folsom Field in Boulder last weekend, winning outright as a 6.5-point underdog as the Over (56.5) comfortably connected. RB Jarek Broussard rumbled for 187 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
  2. Stanford lost 35-14 at Oregon last week. The Cardinal had a 7-0 lead early before the Ducks stormed back with 28 unanswered points and never looked back. The Cardinal managed 413 total yards of offense but coughed up 496 total yards, including 269 yards on the ground. That’s bad news with Broussard looming on the other sideline.
  3. The Buffaloes have failed to cover in the past four games on the road. However, the Cardinal are 0-4 ATS in the past four conference tilts, while going just 1-6 ATS in the past seven following a straight-up loss. The Under has cashed in each of the past five meetings in this series.

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Colorado at Stanford: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Colorado 31, Stanford 27

Money line (ML)

COLORADO (+245) is worth a roll of the dice on the road, as it moved the ball at will against UCLA a week ago. Stanford (-313) really struggled on the road at Oregon, especially against the rush, which will be an area of concern early on vs. Colorado. Look for the Buffaloes to pull the road upset as long as they can establish the run early.

Against the spread (ATS)

COLORADO +9.5 (-110) should be able to keep this within a one-score margin, assuming it does not win outright. Stanford didn’t show much last week to deserve to be a favorite by more than one score, whether it’s at home or not. Stanford failed to cover three of its final four at home down the stretch last season, and each of its final four overall. That includes a 16-13 loss at Colorado on Nov. 9, 2019. Look for another Buffs cover here.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 54.5 (-110) appears to be a little low after Colorado’s outburst against UCLA, and Stanford’s inability to stop Oregon’s rushing attack last week. However, the sample size is still rather small, so don’t get too carried away slamming the Over. However, that is the way to go here based on last week’s returns.

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Stanford at Oregon odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Stanford Cardinal at Oregon Ducks sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Stanford Cardinal and Oregon Ducks start their 2020 campaigns in a Pac-12 showdown Saturday at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Stanford-Oregon college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Stanford at Oregon: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Stanford +275 (bet $100 to win $275) | Oregon -358 (bet $358 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Stanford +9.5 (-110) | Oregon -9.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 51.5 (O: -106 | U: -115)

Stanford at Oregon: Three things to know

  1. Last year was Stanford head coach David Shaw’s first losing season since taking the job in 2011. Shaw is a four-time Pac-12 Coach of the Year and has an 86-34 career record, with a 5-3 bowl game record, in his stint at Stanford.
  2. Oregon had its best season under third-year head coach Mario Cristobal last year. Cristobal and current Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert guided the Ducks to a 12-2 record in 2019, including a 28-27 win over Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl.
  3. Stanford-Oregon has split each of its previous two meetings (straight up and against the spread), which are the first two head-to-head games between Shaw and Cristobal.

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Stanford at Oregon: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Oregon 27, Stanford 17

Money line (ML)

The loss of a potential NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year at quarterback would torpedo most program’s following season, but Oregon (-358) is a monster home favorite despite Herbert going pro. It’s kind of surprising seeing Stanford (+275) as such heavy underdogs given how awesome that program has been under Shaw.

I’ll side with the market’s read that Oregon is the vastly superior team but PASS ON THE MONEY LINE since it’s so expensive.

Against the spread (ATS)

Oregon -9.5 (-110) will be without its starting quarterback and all five of their starting linemen from last season, including projected first-round draft pick OT Penei Sewell. The Ducks will need to be led by their defense, and they should be up to that challenge since Oregon is ranked 18th in ESPN’s return of defensive production metric.

Also, look out for Oregon DE Kayvon Thibodeaux was one of the top recruits in the country and was the Pac-12 Defensive Freshman of the Year in 2019. He led the Ducks with nine sacks and 14 tackles for a loss last season.

Stanford’s +9.5 (-110) offense returns with its second-year starter, senior QB Davis Mills, who took over for an injured and now-transferred K.J. Costello. The Cardinal ranked second-to-last in the Pac-12 in yards per game and points per game in 2019. Oregon should stymie Stanford like it did last season when the Ducks held the Cardinal to just six points.

I “LEAN” OREGON -9.5 (-110) instead of like because its offense is a wild card heading into 2020.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Ducks are bringing in a new offensive coordinator (Joe Moorhead) and is ranked 124th in ESPN’s return of offensive production. Oregon’s defense should be nasty and Stanford’s offense is suspect. GIMME the UNDER 51.5 (-115) in Stanford-Oregon.

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