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First Responder Bowl: Memphis vs. Utah State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Memphis Tigers vs. Utah State Aggies odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Memphis Tigers (6-6) take on the Utah State Aggies (6-6) in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl on Tuesday with kickoff at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas at 3:15 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Memphis vs. Utah State school odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Memphis qualified for a bowl winning 2 of its final 3 games following a 3-game losing streak. The covered the spread in their final 4 games, but ended the regular season with a 34-31 road loss to SMU as 4-point underdogs.

Utah State won 3 of its final 4 games and 5 of its final 7 to qualify for a bowl. They ended their regular season with a 42-23 loss to Boise State as 16.5-point underdogs.

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Memphis vs. Utah State odds

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Moneyline (ML): Memphis -290 (bet $290 to win $100) | Utah State +230 (bet $100 to win $230)
Against the spread (ATS): Memphis -7.5 (-105) | Utah State +7.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 60 (O: -111 | U: -109)

Memphis vs. Utah State picks and predictions

Prediction

Memphis 34, Utah State 24

Moneyline

Utah State will not have RBs Calvin Tyler Jr. or Robert Briggs, their top 2 rushers, in this game. Tyler opted out and Briggs is injured.

Memphis averaged 35.1 points per game this season. Their offense will be tough to match without the Aggies’ top running backs. And the Utah State defense allowed an average of 30.6 points per game.

I give Memphis the edge here, but the line doesn’t warrant a wager at this price.

PASS.

Against the spread

Utah State did not lose a game this season by fewer than 10 points. The Aggies were 4-8 ATS this season.

All 6 of Memphis’ wins were by at least 16 points. The Tigers were 6-6 ATS on the season.

The Utah State offense only averaged 23.3 points per game and the Memphis offense put up more than 35 points per game.

BET MEMPHIS -7.5 (-105).

Over/Under

Only 1 of Memphis’ final 3 games got to 60 total points. Utah State’s final 3 games all surpassed 60 points, but their previous 3 all did not get to 60.

Anticipate a game in which both teams score roughly what they averaged in the regular season.

BET UNDER 60 (-111).

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Utah State at Colorado State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Utah State at Colorado State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Colorado State Rams (1-4, Mountain West 1-0) welcome the Utah State Aggies (2-4, 1-1) to Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Utah State vs. Colorado State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Colorado State kicked the season off to a rough start with a 51-7 loss at Michigan. That was an unfair assessment of the Rams, but then they lost to Middle Tennessee at home.

Their only win this season was a 17-14 victory over Nevada this past weekend. RB Avery Morrow has been really the only efficient player for the Rams, averaging 5.2 yards per carry and having posted 237 yards this season.

As for Utah State, it is coming off an impressive conference win over Air Force. In previous games, it lost to UNLV, Weber State, BYU and Alabama. It has won only won 2 games, its first and then most recent.

Utah State is aggressive on the ground, having averaged 160.5 yards per game. Its main weakness is in its rush defense, though, allowing 201 yards per game.

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Utah State at Colorado State odds

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Moneyline (ML): Utah State -520 (bet $520 to win $100) | Colorado State +370 (bet $100 to win $370)
Against the spread (ATS): Utah State -12.5 (-110) | Colorado State +12.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Utah State at Colorado State picks and predictions

Prediction

Utah State 31, Colorado State 17

Moneyline

PASS.

Colorado State hasn’t shown enough this season, and the line here is certainly accurate. I wouldn’t back either side as Utah State hasn’t been good enough to bet on, and the Rams are unlikely to pull off the upset.

Against the spread

LEAN UTAH STATE -12.5 (-110).

A home double-digit underdog might feel like a good bet, but the Aggies have been far better. And, at the very least, Utah State has a competent run game.

Rams starting QB Clay Millen has just 5 touchdowns and 4 interceptions on the season, and Morrow, while impressive, hasn’t scored this season. Colorado State is averaging the fewer points per game in the nation of FBS sides with just 12.

Utah State has also been a turnover machine, but it has managed to score 4 rushing touchdowns and can pound the ball, which the Rams haven’t proven they can stop.

Utah State is 2-4 against the spread (ATS) while Colorado State is just 1-4 ATS.

Over/Under

BET OVER 45.5 (-108).

Both defenses have been awful, and both offenses haven’t been much better.

The Rams average 12 points per game, but the Aggies have allowed 34.8 per game, which sits 117th of 131 programs. They didn’t get destroyed against Bama, but Weber State put up 35, BYU 38 and Air Force 27.

The good news is that Utah State has scored at least 24 points in its last 3 games, and the Colorado State defense has been equally as terrible, allowing 35.6 points per game.

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Air Force at Utah State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Air Force at Utah State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Utah State Aggies (1-4) welcome the Air Force Falcons (4-1) to Maverik Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Air Force at Utah State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Air Force is coming into this battle following a 13-10 win over Navy. It has taken down Nevada, Navy, Northern Iowa and Colorado so far this season, 3 of those games being double-digit victories as well.

While the Falcons are easy to predict, they’ve been impossible to stop, averaging 369.8 rushing yards per game this season, the most in the nation. RB Brad Roberts leads the team with 573 yards and 7 touchdowns.

As for Utah State, it has had a disappointing season, losing to Alabama 55-0 in its second game. It has lost to Weber State, UNLV and BYU since, only having beaten UConn.

The Aggies are also mainly a running program with RB Calvin Tyler Jr. leading the way. He has 396 yards through 5 games this season with the Aggies averaging 152.8 yards on the ground per game as a team.

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Air Force at Utah State odds

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Moneyline (ML): Air Force -475 (bet $475 to win $100) | Utah State +340 (bet $100 to win $340)
Against the spread (ATS): Air Force -10.5 (-115) | Utah State +10.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 54.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Air Force at Utah State picks and predictions

Prediction

Air Force 38, Utah State 24

Moneyline

PASS.

Air Force is on the road and still a -475 favorite, so I’ll pass here.

The value, especially taking on a program that had double-digit wins last season, is just not there. Betting on an upset, after what Utah State has shown, also doesn’t make much sense.

Against the spread

LEAN AIR FORCE -10.5 (-115).

Simply put, Air Force has been running all over teams, and the Utah State run defense isn’t that good.

The Falcons average the most rushing yards in the nation while the Aggies allow 188.4 per game. That’s going to be a battle that’s absolutely exploited in this matchup.

Air Force is 3-2 against the spread (ATS) while Utah State is 2-3. Even the Aggies offensive strength, in the run game, isn’t that strong as they have just a 3.7 yards per carry average.

Expect the advantage for the away side to be too great for Utah State to handle.

Over/Under

BET OVER 54.5 (-108).

Utah State was shut out against Alabama and then struggled against Weber State. Since that FCS battle, the Aggies have stepped up tremendously, averaging 25 points per game.

Utah State’s 2 quarterbacks have combined for 11 interceptions as well, so its turnovers should help spark some easy Air Force drives. Without a real ability to stop the Falcons, they should be able to rack up touchdowns.

Air Force has scored 40 or more points in 3 games. I’ll back the OVER 54.5 (-108) here as another way to bet on Air Force.

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Utah State at BYU odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Utah State at BYU odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Utah State Aggies (1-3) and the BYU Cougars (3-1) meet Thursday at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Utah State vs. BYU school odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Aggies are in freefall, dropping 3 consecutive games after a 31-20 victory in Week 0 against UConn. That includes an ugly 35-7 loss to Weber State of the FCS and a 34-24 setback in Logan against UNLV in their Mountain West opener.

The Cougars rebounded from a 41-20 loss at Oregon Sept. 17, posting a 38-24 victory over Wyoming Saturday as the Over connected. The Over is 3-1 for BYU through 4 games.

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Utah State at BYU State odds

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Money line (ML): Utah State +1100 (bet $100 to win $1,100) | BYU -3000 (bet $3,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Utah State +23.5 (-103) | BYU -23.5 (-117)
Over/Under (O/U): 60.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Utah State at BYU picks and predictions

Prediction

BYU 45, Utah State 13

Money line

BYU (-3000) is going to win this game, make no mistake. However, you cannot risk 30 times your potential return, or in other words, you can’t risk $100 for just a $3.33 profit.

AVOID.

Against the spread

BYU -23.5 (-117) has been a little dinged up. WR Gunner Romney is poised to return after suffering a lacerated kidney in camp. WR Puka Nacua is dealing with a lower leg injury, and is questionable. WR Chase Roberts is questionable due to an undisclosed injury but is expected to play.

However, even if I were starting for the Cougars, BYU would dominate this game and win going away. Utah State is awful.

Over/Under

The UNDER 60.5 (-110) is the LEAN in this Beehive State rivalry game.

The Cougars have some injury issues at receiver, so they may turn to the run game more. Running means the clock gets chewed up, favoring the Under. Utah State can’t be trusted to score much, as QB Logan Bonner has really struggled and been mistake-prone.

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Utah State at Alabama odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Utah State at Alabama odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Utah State Aggies (1-0) will take on the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide (0-0) at 7:30 p.m. ET in Tuscaloosa, Ala., at the historic Bryant-Denny Stadium. The game will air on the SEC Network (SECN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Utah State vs. Alabama odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The 2021 Mountain West-champion Aggies opened their season last Saturday with a 31-20 win against Connecticut. QB Logan Bonner threw for 281 yards, 3 touchdowns and no interceptions while running backs Calvin Tyler Jr. and Robert Briggs rushed 43 times for 246 yards and 1 touchdown. The Aggies will hope to find the same success this week against a much stronger Crimson Tide team.

The Crimson Tide come into the season as one of the biggest National Title favorites of all-time. They are expected to be 1 of only 15 teams in history to be favored by double digits in each of their games this season. Of course, these preseason stats mean nothing to coach Nick Saban. Whether it is a national contender like Georgia or an unranked team like the Aggies, Saban prepares his team the same each week. There is no doubt that QB Bryce Young and the rest of the team will be ready to roll.

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Utah State at Alabama odds

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Money line (ML): Utah State +1700 (bet $100 to win $1700) | Alabama -100000 (bet $100000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Utah State +41.5 (-112) | Alabama -41.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 63.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Utah State at Alabama picks and predictions

Prediction

Alabama 55, Utah State 10

Money line

There’s no value on the ML here. Look to the spread. PASS.

Against the spread

Although the Crimson Tide were 2-1 against the spread last year in games they were a 41-point or more favorite, it is safe to look elsewhere. The ALABAMA -35.5 (-135) ALTERNATE SPREAD is at a good enough value to go this more conservative route.

Over/Under

Bet the OVER 63.5 (-105). Everybody expects the Crimson Tide will score early and often in this game, but it is a matter of how many touchdowns they will give up, which will determine if this will be a sweat. The Crimson Tide had 5 of its 15 games hit the Over last year while the Aggies had 6 of 14 hit the Over.

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UConn at Utah State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UConn Huskies at Utah State Aggies odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Connecticut Huskies open the season Saturday against the Utah State Aggies at Maverik Stadium in Logan, Utah. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the UConn vs. Utah State odds, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Huskies begin anew with coach Jim Mora Jr., looking to get back to respectability. It’s going to be a slow go, however, as the Huskies had a terribly inefficient offense last season, and the defense struggled mightily, too. Even with modest gains in both areas this will still be a bad team.

After an 11-win season, the Aggies return QB Logan Bonner under center, while adding versatile QB Levi Mitchell from Wyoming. They’re going to be fine on offense, especially since USU loaded up at receiver via the portal. The O-line has 5 starters back, and RB Calvin Tyler Jr. is a solid tailback, too.

This will be the 2nd-ever meeting between these schools. Utah State topped UConn 38-31 in Storrs back in 2001.

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UConn at Utah State odds

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Money line (ML): UConn +1300 (bet $100 to win $1,300) | Utah State -5000 (bet $5,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): UConn +27.5 (-112) | Utah State -27.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 59.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

UConn at Utah State picks and predictions

Prediction

Utah State 45, UConn 17

Money line

Betting Utah State (-5000) would mean you need to plop $100 down to win just $2. If that gets you going, more power to you, but that’s a terrible long-term wagering strategy. If you need $2 that badly, just check the change in your couch cushions.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The lean is to UTAH STATE -27.5 (-108), although it could be a close call if UConn +27.5 (-112) is able to surprisingly cobble together some points. The Huskies managed 17 or fewer points, including 2 shutouts, in 7 of their 12 games last season, and its only win was against FCS Yale, so don’t expect much.

Over/Under

The OVER 59.5 (-112) is worth playing here, as Utah State will do a lot of the heavy lifting and could easily get into the 50’s themselves. UConn won’t have to contribute much, if anything, to still cash a winning ticket for Over bettors.

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Mountain West Tournament: Utah State vs. Colorado State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Utah State vs. Colorado State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The seventh-seeded Utah State Aggies take on the second-seed Colorado State Rams in the second round of the Mountain West Tournament Thursday. Tip-off from Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Utah State vs. Colorado State odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Aggies enter this game with an 18-14 record and off a first-round win over Air Force. Utah State won 83-56 and covered as a 15-point favorite.

The Aggies are 16-14-1 against the spread (ATS) on the season, and 9-8 straight up (SU) away from home, including a 5-1 record on neutral courts.

The second-seeded No. 24 Colorado State is an even more impressive 4-0 on a neutral court and 10-3 away from home.

They’re 14-13 ATS with a 24-4 straight-up record. CSU beat Utah State 66-55 Feb. 26 and picked up a 71-68 home win over the top-seeded Boise State March 5 in its regular-season finale.

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Utah State vs. Colorado State odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Utah State +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Colorado State -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Utah State +3.5 (-112) | Colorado State -3.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 136.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Utah State vs. Colorado State odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Colorado State 73, Utah State 67

Money line

PASS.

I like Colorado State (-170) as it has looked like the far dominant side all season, but the value for them to win outright isn’t quite in my ballpark. I’d rather play the spread.

Against the spread

LEAN to COLORADO STATE -3.5 (-108).

CSU beat Utah State 77-72 on its home court as it failed to cover as a 6.5-point favorite Jan. 12, and then toppled Utah State 66-55 in Utah Feb. 26, a far more impressive showing as it covered as a 3-point underdog.

Colorado State is on a three-game win streak with victories over Wyoming, Utah State and Boise State.

The Rams also have the seventh-best free-throw shooting rate in the nation at 78.8%. That’s going to be immensely helpful if this game is close down the stretch and Utah State tries to extend it with fouling.

COLORADO STATE -3.5 (-108) seems like the better side to back given it does so well in free-throw shooting and is 14th nationally in field-goal shooting.

Over/Under

LEAN to the OVER 136.5 (-115).

This will be the lowest total this matchup has seen with the highest being 150 in a game which CSU won at home 77-72.

CSU might by 10-17 O/U on the season, but it ranks 14th in field goal percentage and Utah State ranks 24th. Both teams have been competent shooting the ball this season.

Utah State is 6-0 O/U at a neutral site this season.

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Colorado State at Utah State odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Colorado State at Utah State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Colorado State Rams (22-4, 12-4 MWC) and Utah State Aggies (16-13, 7-9) get together Saturday at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum in Logan, Utah. The Mountain West clash is slated to get underway at 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Colorado State vs. Utah State odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Colorado State won the last CSU-USU meeting 77-72 Jan. 13. Junior G David Roddy scored 24 points to lead the Rams in what was a bounce-back after a Jan. 8 loss at San Diego State.

High-octane CSU is the highest-scoring team in the MWC with 75.5 points per game and is coming off a 61-55 win at home over Wyoming Wednesday. The Rams fell 72-51 at UNLV Feb. 19 in their last road tilt.

The Aggies defeated New Mexico 81-56 Tuesday. The home win snapped a four-game losing skid and improved their record to 5-1 at home since Jan. 26. The Aggies have shot 49% or better in four of those six games.

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Colorado State at Utah State odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Colorado State +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Utah State -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Colorado State +2.5 (-108) | Utah State -2.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 139.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Colorado State at Utah State odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Utah State 74, Colorado State 69

Money line

Utah has played some better defensive squads of late. The Aggies own a sound offense; look for a solid shooting performance on their home floor. Recent road games at UNLV (a blowout loss) and New Mexico (a win but with plenty of trouble throughout) stand out as warning signs for Colorado State.

TAKE THE AGGIES (-155).

Against the spread

Utah State is 5-1 ATS across its last six battles with the Rams.

Look for USU to outshoot CSU inside the arc. The Rams’ recent road shooting from the perimeter has been pedestrian. The probability of a 2-to-3-possession Aggies win is high enough to warrant a moderate lean on UTAH STATE -2.5 (-112).

Over/Under

PASS, although an Over play would be worth a look if this total drops.

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Utah State at Colorado State odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Utah State Aggies at Colorado State Rams odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Utah State Aggies (10-5, 1-1 MWC) visit the Colorado State Rams (11-1, 1-1) for a Wednesday night Mountain West tilt in Fort Collins, Colo. The battle at Moby Arena will tip off at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Utah State vs. Colorado State odds and lines and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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Utah State shot a lights-out 55.0% in its last game, a 90-87 overtime triumph at New Mexico Saturday. The Aggies are a good shooting team overall but one with wild swings in 3-point and free-throw accuracy game by game. Overall, their 55.8% effective field-goal rate ranks 15th in the nation.

The Rams dropped out of the top 25 after they were blitzed by 30 (79-49) in a loss at San Diego State Saturday. The MWC’s second-leading scoring team (79.2 points per game) shot a season-low 27.9% from the field at SDSU. Colorado State now returns to its home floor where it hasn’t lost since Jan. 29, a streak of 10 straight games.

Utah State at Colorado State odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Utah State +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Colorado State -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Utah State +5.5 (-108) | Colorado State -5.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 150.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Utah State at Colorado State odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Colorado State 79, Utah State 72

Money line

This is a generous price compared to the market, Colorado State has a much better offense and takes care of the ball. The Rams’ last two games — a non-cover at home and a blowout loss on the road — came after a three-week layoff due to COVID-19 protocols. Look for a rebound effort on a home floor where CSU carries a hefty advantage.

Utah State trades offensive rebounds for 3-point shooting, but the Aggies have gone just 5-for-35 (14.3%) from distance over their last two games.

TAKE THE RAMS (-250).

Against the spread

The favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last five USU-CSU meetings.

More risk-averse bettors may want to consider COLORADO STATE -5.5 (-112) instead of the outright play above. USU is without the services of senior G Brock Miller (back injury). Miller is the Aggies’ third-leading scorer and one of their top threats from 3-point range. His absence cuts into USU’s probability of a back-door cover.

Over/Under

The Over is 6-1 in the Aggies’ last seven road games.

Both teams play at a moderate pace, but offense is their bread-and-butter. Tag the OVER 150.5 (-110) with a heavy lean since it has steamed up three points this afternoon.

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LA Bowl: Oregon State vs. Utah State odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Oregon State Beavers vs. Utah State Aggies LA Bowl odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Oregon State Beavers (7-5, 5-4 Pac-12) and Utah State Aggies (10-3, 6-2 Mountain West) meet Saturday in the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl. Kickoff at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Oregon State vs. Utah State odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

Oregon State is going bowling for the first time since 2013 thanks to its excellent offensive line and running game. RB B.J. Baylor rushed for 1,259 yards and 13 touchdowns and figures to get a heavy workload in this one against a Utah State rush defense allowing 162.6 yards per game (82nd nationally).

But Utah State didn’t get here because of its defense – the Aggies have one of the most prolific passing attacks in the country, throwing for 305.8 yards per game to rank 15th nationally). Look for the dynamic combination of QB Logan Bonner (3,560 passing yards) and WR Deven Thompkins (1,589 receiving yards) to have a field day against a Beavers pass defense that ranks 87th in yards allowed (241.1 yards per game).

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Oregon State vs. Utah State odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Oregon State -270 (bet $270 to win $100) | Utah State +210 (bet $100 to win $210)
Against the spread (ATS): Oregon State -7.5 (-107) | Utah State +7.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 68.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Oregon State vs. Utah State odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Utah State 34, Oregon State 31

Money line

While we have to take Utah State’s 10-3 record with a level-of-competition grain of salt, it enters this game on a roll. The Aggies have won seven of their last eight games and have covered in six of their last seven.

Outside of its Oct, 23 win over Utah, Oregon State’s wins have generally come from lower-level, Pac-12 competition. With two mediocre defenses on the field, we’ll hedge that the offense with the more explosive passing attack will pull this one out.

UTAH STATE (+210) is good enough to win outright, and the odds are fantastic.

Against the spread

If you think the Aggies are good enough to win outright – that’s our call here – then take the primo odds on the money line and PASS on the spread.

Over/Under

While both defenses are mediocre, they’ve given up a combined total of just 51.2 points per game this season – far below the number in this game. It’s not quite that simple since both offenses have been above average, but we’ll lean to the UNDER 68.5 (-108) given Oregon State’s lack of a passing game.

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