The Arizona State Sun Devils (0-0) begin their 2021 college football schedule with a non-conference game against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds (0-1) Thursday. Kickoff from Sun Devil Stadium is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Arizona State vs. Southern Utah odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.
Southern Utah opened its season in Week Zero with a 45-14 defeat at San Jose State. The Thunderbirds fell behind 21-0 in the first quarter and never recovered as they allowed 543 total yards – including 410 through the air. They are led by redshirt sophomore QB Justin Miller.
Arizona State makes its 2021 debut with junior quarterback Jayden Daniels leading the way. The Sun Devils were 2-2 last season with multiple games canceled due to COVID-19 protocols. They hope to emerge in a wide-open Pac-12 South.
Southern Utah at Arizona State odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:07 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Off the board
- Against the spread (ATS): Southern Utah +44.5 (+100) | Arizona State -44.5 (-125)
- Over/Under (O/U): 55.5 (O: -105 | U: -120)
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Southern Utah at Arizona State odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Arizona State 51, Southern Utah 10
Money line
There was no money line available at the time of publishing. Due to the large spread, it wouldn’t be worth pursuing anyway.
Against the spread
Southern Utah lost by 31 points in its opener and is 0-5 ATS in its last five games.
Arizona State is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games as favorites. The Sun Devils have won every non-conference home opener since 2002, but have not defeated a non-conference team by more than 45 points since 2013.
ASU will likely get off to a fast start against Southern Utah and then coast over the last quarter. Even 10 points from SUU would make it nearly impossible for ASU to cover.
Take SOUTHERN UTAH +44.5 (+100).
Over/Under
SUU’s opener had a 59-point total last week. The Thunderbirds’ last five games have hit the Over.
The Sun Devils’ last six non-conference home openers have had totals of more than 55 points and the one before that was a 55-0 win over Sacramento State in 2013.
Take OVER 55.5 (-105).
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