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Utah at UCLA odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Utah Utes at UCLA Bruins sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Utah Utes (4-1 overall, 1-0 Pac-12) visit the UCLA Bruins (5-2, 1-0) Thursday for a 7 p.m. ET tip-off at Pauley Pavilion. Below, we analyze the Utah-UCLA college basketball betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Utah at UCLA: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:10 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Utah +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | UCLA -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Utah +6.5 (-110) | UCLA -6.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 136.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Utah at UCLA: Three things to know

  1. Utah hasn’t played since Dec. 18 when it routed Idaho 79-41 at home. The next game, at Arizona State Dec. 22, was postponed due to a positive COVID-19 test in the Utes program. Utah, which enters on a 2-game win streak, is led by junior F Timmy Allen (15.4 points per game) and senior G Alfonso Plummer (14.8 PPG).
  2. UCLA hasn’t played since Dec. 19 when it lost to then-No. 19 Ohio State 77-70 on a neutral floor in Cleveland, snapping a 5-game win streak. Like the Utes, the Bruins also had their last game (Dec. 23 at Oregon) postponed due to a positive COVID-19 test, but this time it involved a referee just hours before tip-off. Sophomore G Jamie Jaquez Jr. leads four Bruins in double-figure scoring with 13.7 PPG.
  3. The Bruins swept last season’s series to end a 3-game slide vs. the Utes. UCLA won 69-58 on the road as a 4-point underdog Feb. 20, and claimed a 73-57 victory at home as a 4-point favorite Feb. 2.

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

Prediction

UCLA 75, Utah 65

Money line (ML)

PASS. The Utes might seem tempting at +240, but they’ve lost their last 10 conference road games, including an 0-9 record last season. The Bruins (-300) aren’t worth betting since you have to risk 3 times your potential return.

Against the spread (ATS)

UCLA -6.5 (-110) is the is STRONGEST PLAY – 1½ times your usual wager. The Bruins are 4-0 at home, winning by an average of 20.5 PPG with the closest result being a 69-60 victory over Marquette Dec. 11.

ATS records: Utah 2-3 | UCLA 5-2

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 135.5 (-110) is the way to go. UCLA averages 77.3 PPG and Utah averages 73.8 PPG. The fear is if the two Pac-12 rivals come out a little rusty from their nearly two-week layoffs.

O/U records: Utah 3-2 | UCLA 4-3

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Idaho at Utah odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Idaho Vandals at Utah Utes sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Idaho Vandals (0-4) visit the Utah Utes (3-1) in a Friday night non-conference tilt in Salt Lake City, Utah. Tip-off will be at 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Idaho-Utah college basketball betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Idaho at Utah: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 11:25 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: No line posted at the time of publishing.
  • Against the spread/ATS: Idaho +22 (+100) | Utah -22 (-120)
  • Over/Under: 138.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Idaho at Utah: Three things to know

  1. It’s still early in the season, with most teams having played only a handful of games so far. Only 14 of 328 programs have a lower per game scoring average than Idaho’s 59.0. Despite the fact they’re shooting a robust 41.7% from 3-point range, the Vandals have found the 60s in the scoring column just once in four games. Turnovers short-circuiting possessions have been a problem, as the Vandals have committed 16.8 TO per game.
  2. Utah’s lone loss thus far came in a cold-shooting road loss to BYU two games back. The Utes have displayed what looks to be an improved defense so far. They have forced 15 or more turnovers in three games and have held opponents to 67.5 points per game.
  3. Utah G Alfonso Plummer is a career 42.5% shooter from beyond the arc, and he has thus far attempted 6.8 treys per game in 2020-21. Plummer is leading the Utes in scoring with 16.3 PPG.

Idaho at Utah: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Utah 81, Idaho 60

Money line (ML)

The money line was not listed at the time of publishing but it wouldn’t be worth betting anyway due to the lopsided spread.

Against the spread (ATS)

This big spread is underpinned by too many cross signals. A PASS on trying to parse the better side is suggested, and there is some value to be found in betting the total.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Over is 8-1 in the Utes’ last nine games and all four of Idaho’s losses have involved significant slippage in the late minutes. With a senior-laden rotation that can shoot 3s, the Vandals can push this score along more so than what’s indicated in its small-sample record so far.

The pace generated in this one figures to be a slow one, but a fade of the Utah defense and a low total make for VALUE ON AN OVER 138.5 (-110) PLAY.

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Washington State at Utah odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Washington State Cougars at Utah Utes sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Washington State Cougars (1-2, 1-2 Pac-12) and the Utah Utes (2-2, 2-2) meet Saturday for a 1:30 p.m. ET kickoff at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. Below, we analyze the Washington State-Utah college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Washington State at Utah: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 4:55 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Washington State +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Utah -375 (bet $375 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Washington State +10.5 (-110) | Utah -10.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 56.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Washington State at Utah: Three things to know

  1. The Cougars finally got back onto the field two weeks ago in a 38-13 loss at USC, their first game since Nov. 14 due to COVID-19 issues. After a win at Oregon State 38-28 in the opener, they’re 0-2 SU/ATS.
  2. The Utes fell behind early last week at ranked Colorado, but they overwhelmed the Buffaloes in the second half in snowy Boulder for an impressive 38-21 win to cover a three-point number. After opening 0-2 SU/1-1 ATS, the Utes have won back-to-back games. The Over has also cashed in the past two, averaging 34.0 PPG on offense
  3. The Cougars have cashed in four of the past five meetings in this series, with the Over hitting in five of the past seven. However, the Cougs are just 2-6 ATS across the past eight road games and 1-4 ATS in the previous five as a ‘dog.

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Washington State at Utah: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Utah 34, Washington State 20

Money line (ML)

Utah (-375) will cost you nearly four times your potential return. While the Utes are playing with a lot of confidence right now, that’s too great of a risk. AVOID.

Against the spread (ATS)

UTAH -10.5 (-110) has shown tremendous improvement since a 33-17 loss against USC in the opener, seeing an increase in points on offense in each of their previous three games, while allowing the same or fewer points as the previous time out. Unfortunately for the Utes, this is where it ends, as this is essentially their bowl game. They’ll go out on a high note after this abbreviated 2020 season.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 56.5 (-115) is the best play on the board in this one. Utah has seen the Under go 5-2-1 in its past eight at Rice-Eccles, and the Under is 5-1-1 in their past seven against a team with a losing overall mark, too.

This Washington State team has plenty of trends pointing to the Over, but a lot of those big numbers were during the Air Raid times of Mike Leach, and can mostly be ignored.

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Utah at Colorado odds, picks and prediction

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

The Utah Utes (1-2, 1-2 Pac-12) visit the Colorado Buffaloes (4-0, 3-0) Saturday for a noon ET kickoff. Below, we analyze the Utah-Colorado college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Utah at Colorado: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Utah +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Colorado -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Utah +3 (-115) | Colorado -3 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Utah at Colorado: Three things to know

  1. After dropping a pair of games to USC and Washington to open the season, the Utes finally drank from the victory chalice last Saturday in a 30-24 win over Oregon State, although they did fail to cover the 14-point spread. The point total was a season-high, and it was the first Over result of the 2020 campaign after two Unders.
  2. Not only is Colorado 4-0, but it has also covered the spread in all four games, including both games in Boulder. The Buffaloes are rolling along with 432.0 total yards per game, including 245.5 rushing yards per contest to rank 10th in the nation. RB Jarek Broussard has run for 733 yards and 3 touchdowns across four games, with a gaudy 6.4 yards per carry average.
  3. Utah has cashed in each of the past four meetings in this border battle, but Colorado is 5-0 ATS in the past five games at home, and 5-1 ATS in the previous six conference games to tilt the trends in its favor.

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

Prediction

Colorado 27, Utah 21

Money line (ML)

COLORADO (-140) hasn’t handled success that well in the past, and the Buffaloes have struggled against Utah (+115), too. It will be interesting to see if the Utes’ rushing defense, ranked 11th in the country, can contain Broussard and the Colorado rush attack. That’s key here.

Since the Buffs are at home, back the ranked side.

Against the spread (ATS)

COLORADO -3 (-105) has covered the spread in each of its four games to date, so don’t stop backing it now. Yes, eventually all good things come to an end, but keep riding the wave until it crashes.

Utah just isn’t very good this season. In the past, the Utes have had a bruising back like my personal favorite, Joe Williams, or Zack Moss. This season, Ty Jordan has been just OK, and not a game-changer like the aforementioned Williams or Moss. The difference in this one will be Colorado’s ability to run the ball on home field.

Over/Under (O/U)

Over 47.5 (-110) is the lean here, ever so slightly, although the Under is 4-1 in the past five meetings in this series. The best bet is to PASS on the total.

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Oregon State at Utah odds, picks and prediction

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

The Oregon State Beavers (2-2, 2-2 Pac-12) visit the Utah Utes (0-2, 0-2) Saturday for a 10:30 p.m. ET kickoff. Below, we analyze the Oregon State-Utah college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Oregon State at Utah: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Oregon State +320 (bet $100 to win $320) | Utah -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Oregon State +11 (-110) | Utah -11 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 51.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Oregon State at Utah: Three things to know

  1. The Beavers are coming off an impressive 41-38 win over rival Oregon last week in Corvallis, winning outright as 13-point underdogs. They’re averaging 36.0 points per game over the past two outings, and they are 2-0 ATS this season as double-digit underdogs.
  2. Oregon State has surprised with 190.8 rushing yards per game to rank 43rd in the nation, and it’s a respectable 59th with 30.3 PPG. Defensively, it is so-so, yielding 32.5 PPG and 200.8 rushing yards per game allowed.
  3. Utah fell 24-21 at Washington last week, slipping to 0-2 SU, although it did cover vs. the Huskies as a 9-point dogs. The Utes took a 21-0 lead into halftime, but were outscored 24-0 in the second half. The Under has connected in both of the Utes’ games as they’re averaging 19.0 PPG on offense and allowing 28.5 PPG on defense.

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

Prediction

Utah 27, Oregon State 20

Money line (ML)

Utah (-400) will cost you four times your potential return against a rather red-hot Oregon State (+320) side. That’s risky business on a team which has dropped its first two outings. PASS.

Against the spread (ATS)

OREGON STATE +11 (-110) catching double digits from winless Utah seems too good to be true. The Beavers are rolling on offense as QB Tristan Gebbia has completed 62 percent of his pass attempts for 824 yards and 3 touchdowns, while running for 2 more scores. RB Jermar Jefferson is one of the most unheralded backs in the nation, running for 675 yards and an average of 7.4 yards per carry with 7 TDs.

The Utes are strong against the run, allowing just 90.5 rushing YPG to rank seventh, so that will likely help them to their first victory of the season. But Utah has also struggled against the pass, and that will keep Oregon State in the game.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 51.5 (-110) is the lean here as Utah’s defense has been solid this season and it is playing at home. The lean is because it’s been Over all the time for Oregon State lately, cashing in 15 of the past 20 on the road, and five of the past seven overall.

However, the Under is 5-1-1 in the past seven for the Utes at Rice-Eccles, and 10-3-1 in the past 14 league games. The Under is also 3-0-1 in the past four meetings between these sides.

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USC at Utah odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s USC Trojans at Utah Utes sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The USC Trojans (2-0) visit the Utah Utes (0-0) Saturday in a Pac-12 rivalry game at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the USC-Utah college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The Trojans are ranked 19th in the Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

USC at Utah: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: USC -139 (bet $139 to win $100) | Utah +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Against the spread/ATS: USC -3 (-106) | Utah +3 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 58.5 (O: -106 | U: -115)

USC at Utah: Three things to know

  1. USC pulled out another close win last week, beating Arizona 34-30 thanks to an 8-yard game-winning touchdown scamper by RB Vavae Malepeai with 25 seconds remaining. The Trojans failed to cover as 15-point favorites.
  2. The 2019 campaign was Utah’s 13th winning season in 15 years under head coach Kyle Whittingham, who has transformed the Utes program into a low-key powerhouse. Utah’s 11 wins were the second-most in program history, behind the 2004 undefeated team that won 12 games with Urban Meyer at the helm.
  3. Utah must overcome the most roster turnover in the nation, according to ESPN. The Utes are dead-last in the country in defensive return of production and 105th on the other side of the ball.

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USC at Utah: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

USC 30, Utah 21

Money line (ML)

USC certainly hasn’t been impressive in its first two games but at least it has gotten a chance to work out the kinks. All of Utah’s roster turnover and not having any real game reps makes this line puzzling.

My read is that the market is low on USC after eking out wins as double-digit favorites and its recent head-to-head performances against Utah. The Utes have 31 active players in the NFL and have built themselves into a legitimate contender to win the Pac-12 year in, year out.

I’m going to fade supposed sharp money, which has taken USC’s opening number down from -165 to the current price. It feels like the action is more against USC than pro-Utah but the Trojans have more talent on the field. USC is ranked fifth in ESPN’s return of production and should have enough balance on offense to give any defense fits.

GIMME USC (-139) for 1 unit.

Against the spread (ATS)

Obviously, I lean USC -3 (-106) but I’d rather stick with the money line wager. Taking the Trojans here makes sense since it’s a flat 3 but still reduced vig. You could go either way with this, but let’s get greedy and BET USC -3 (-106) for a half-unit.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS on the total. My feeling is that USC’s defense is going to make life tough on a Utes’ offense whose 2019 starting quarterback graduated (Tyler Huntley) and starting running back was drafted by the Buffalo Bills (Zack Moss).

The Over is 4-1 across the past five USC-Utah games and the Trojans are 82nd in opponent’s yards per play, 75th in opponent’s 3rd down conversion percentage and they’ve allowed opponents to score on 100% of red-zone appearances.

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Utah at UCLA odds, picks and prediction

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

The Utah Utes (0-0, 0-0 Pac-12) and UCLA Bruins (0-1, 0-1) meet in the Rose Bowl for a 10:30 p.m. ET kickoff, Saturday. Below, we analyze the Utah-UCLA college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Utah at UCLA: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Utah -162 (bet $162 to win $100) | UCLA +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Utah -3.5 (-110) | UCLA +3.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 59.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Utah at UCLA: Three things to know

  1. The Utes have yet to kick off their season, as the opener against Arizona was called off due to COVID-19 positive tests and contact tracing. This game was moved back from Friday to Saturday, giving the Utes about 27 more hours to prepare, and Utah AD Mark Harlan said mid-week he is encouraged by the testing results and preparations ahead of this game.
  2. We have seen UCLA once this season, and they were in a 48-42 shootout loss at Colorado last weekend. The Bruins racked up 478 total yards, including 303 through the air, but they turned it over four times, too. The Bruins also were trampled for 525 total yards, and 264 yards on the ground.
  3. UCLA was dominated in the time of possession category last week, as they had the ball for just 20:29 to 39:31 for Colorado. That’s worrisome for the Bruins against Utah, who might have one of the best offensive lines in the conference. The Utes figure to try and establish the run early and often.

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

Prediction

Utah 34, UCLA 31

Money line (ML)

We haven’t seen UTAH (-162) yet, so there are some concerns about their ability to replace All-American QB Tyler Huntley, as well as RB Zack Moss, who is now plying his trade with the Buffalo Bills. However, we do know they have several studs back from a stout defense. And they have a dominant O-line, assuming everyone is cleared of COVID. And we have seen UCLA (+135), and their defense was awful in the opener. All of those things make Utah a strong play on the money line in what should be a close game.

Against the spread (ATS)

UCLA +3.5 (-110) has the offense to hang with anybody. QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson will be the most experienced signal-caller on the field, and DTR will be able to keep the Bruins in the game, even if they slip behind early. He tossed four touchdowns in the opener loss and is the real deal. Even if UCLA doesn’t win, it should go down to the end just like last week.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 59.5 (-115) is the best play on the board here, as UCLA’s defense did not react well against the Buffs. They were trampled for 4.5 yards per rush attempt and almost eight yards on every pass. Utah’s offense is a bit of a mystery, but if it’s anything like the past, it will be balanced with a strong rush attack and ability to house it on every touch.

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