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The Utah Utes (4-0) visit the Oregon State Beavers (3-1) on Friday with kickoff from Reser Stadium set for 9 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Utah vs. Oregon State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Utah took down UCLA 14-7 to cover as 3-point home favorites last week in part due to LB Karene Reid who had a Pick-6 on the 1st play from scrimmage. Still playing without QB Cam Rising, who tore his ACL in Utah’s bowl game last year, QB Nate Johnson hit 9-of-17 passes for 117 yards and a TD. Utah held the Bruins to just 9 total rushing yards on 32 carries.
After opening the season 3-0, Oregon State lost 38-35 to Washington State last week, failing to cover as 3-point favorites. Down by as many as 21 at 1 point, the Beavers clawed back with 2 TDs in the final 6 minutes of the game falling just short of the comeback. QB DJ Uiagalelei went 17 of 34 for 198 yards with a TD and an INT in the loss while RB Deshaun Fenwick had 11 carries for 101 yards and 3 TDs.
Utah is No. 10 and Oregon State is No. 21 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.
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Utah at Oregon State odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 10:20 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Utah +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Oregon State -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Utah +4 (-110) | Oregon State -4 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Utah at Oregon State picks and predictions
Prediction
Oregon State 27, Utah 24
Moneyline
BET OREGON STATE -185.
Still without their top QB, Utah struggled to find scoring opportunities last week against UCLA, punting the ball 9 times. While its defense held strong against the run in that game, that will not be the case this week as Oregon State’s Fenwick looks to pick up where he left off. Playing in front of the home crowd, look for the favored Beavers to get the win.
Against the spread
LEAN UTAH +4 (-110).
While Rising remains out, Utah’s defense has looked great this season, allowing just 7 points in each of its last 2 weeks and less than 13 in all 4 games thus far. The Utes will need a big performance out of their defense on the road, but should be expected to have a fighting chance up until the final seconds.
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 44.5 (-110).
Both Utah and Oregon State have displayed their offensive abilities this season. Expect big plays leading to a lot of points. Barring a blowout, a close game will benefit the Over in this matchup. Oregon State has scored at least 26 points in each of its 4 games this season with the total going Over 44.5 in 3 of the 4.
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