Here we go with a massive Pac-12 matchup, as Utah is set to face UCLA on Saturday, Sept. 22. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET while airing on FOX. Utah enters this game as 4.5-point favorites with the total set at 51.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Utah vs. UCLA predictions below.
Utah vs. UCLA Odds
- Spread: Utah -4.5
- Total: 51.5
Game Info
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 22
- Time: 3:30 pm ET
- Location: Rice-Eccles Stadium — Salt Lake City, UT
- TV: FOX
Utah Betting Trends
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Utah’s last 10 games.
- Utah are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
UCLA Betting Trends
- California-Los Angeles are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 10 of California-Los Angeles’ last 14 games.
Utah vs. UCLA Predictions
At the start of the season, the Bruins weren’t even ranked. However, thanks to their impressive performances against mid-majors Coastal Carolina and San Diego State, as well as a commanding win over FCS NC Central, they’ve climbed their way to No. 22.
A significant contributor to this rise is a true freshman and five-star recruit QB Dante Moore. Even though he’s shown commendable efficiency, ranking 12th in the country for QBR, we haven’t yet seen the full extent of his abilities.
This is mainly because he’s been limited to an average of 17 passes per game. The reason? The outstanding play from the backfield duo of TJ Harden and Carson Steele. Harden boasts an average of 8.4 yards per carry, while Steele is not far behind with 6.4 yards.
On the other hand, despite the absence of their third-year starting quarterback Cam Rising, the PAC-12 champions have shown incredible tenacity. If Rising remains sidelined, it’s expected that Nate Johnson will step in as quarterback.
While Johnson might not rival Rising in passing efficiency, he’s proven his capacity to make plays with his feet. Yet, as offensively gifted as these teams are, it’s their top ten defenses that have truly shone. Anticipate a rare Pac-12 defensive showdown in their upcoming match.
The Pick: Under 51.5 total points | -110 at FanDuel Sportsbook
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