by Rod Pearson
Monday, Oct 07, 2024
Game Time: 10:30 pm ET, Friday, October 11, 2024
Venue: Mountain America Stadium, Tempe, AZ
Where to Watch: ESPN
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Utah -4, ASU +4; Over/Under: 45 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Utah -4, ASU +4; Over/Under: 45 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Utah -4.5, ASU +4.5; Over/Under: 45.5 points
Season Record
Utah Utes: 4-1 (1-1) (8th place, Big 12)
Arizona State Sun Devils: 4-1 (1-1) (6th place, Big 12)
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Utah Utes: lost their last game at home against the Arizona Wildcats 23-10.
Arizona State Sun Devils: won their last game at home against the Kansas Jayhawks 35-31.
Utah Utes vs Arizona State Sun Devils Preview and Analysis
Utah is entering this game with a 4-1 record overall and they have a 1-1 record in their conference games too. They are 2-1 in their home games, 2-0 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They lost their last game against Arizona 23-10. Isaac Wilson was the starting QB and he completed 20/40 passes for 280 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions. Micah Bernard led the team in rushing yards with 91. Dorian Singer led the receivers with 155 receiving yards on 9 receptions. Alaka'i Gilman led the defense in that game with 8 solo tackles and 0 assisted tackles while no one on the defense recorded a sack for them. Tao Johnson came away with the only interception for them in that one.
Arizona State is entering this game with a 4-1 record overall and they have a 1-1 record in their conference games too. They are 3-0 in their home games, 1-1 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won their last game against Kansas 35-31. Sam Leavitt was the starting QB and he completed 14/24 passes for 157 passing yards, 4 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Cameron Skattebo led the team in rushing yards with 186 and 1 TD. Jordyn Tyson led the receivers with 76 receiving yards on 6 receptions and 2 TDs. Xavion Alford led the defense in that game with 4 solo tackles and 2 assisted tackles while Clayton Smith led the defense in sacks with 1. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that one.
Utah vs Arizona State Prediction
The current betting odds have Utah listed as a 4 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Utah has looked really good in their games this season with their 4-1 record overall, but they are 1-1 in their conference games. They are coming off their first loss of the season, losing to Arizona in a conference game at home, but they are also coming out of their bye week so they have had extra time to prepare for this game and will be looking to bounce back. Meanwhile, Arizona State has looked good in their games this season with their 4-1 record overall, but they are also 1-1 in their conference games. They are coming off a win against Kansas in their last one, but Kansas has been struggling a lot this season. They also lost to Texas Tech and haven't really faced many tough teams this year. Utah will be the strongest team they have faced all season and even though they have a loss already, this is still a Utah team fighting to get to the Big 12 Championship as they have one of the best teams in the conference. They have a solid defense and their offense should look a lot better in this one with the extra week to prepare. Utah can't afford to lose another game this season if they want to get to the Big 12 Championship and the CFP so they will be motivated to bounce back from their loss and come out of the bye week with some fire. The best way to place a bet here is on Utah to cover the spread in this game.
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NCAAF Betting Trends
Utah Utes: 2-5 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points. 4-8 ATS when the total is between 42.5 and 49. 3-6 ATS versus good rushing defenses - allowing 120 rushing yards/game or less. 6-2 OVER in games played on a grass field. 5-1 OVER off a loss against a conference rival. 6-1 OVER after 1 or more consecutive straight up losses.
Arizona State Sun Devils: 5-1 1H ATS when the total is between 42.5 and 49. 3-0 1H ATS after a game with a turnover margin of -2 or worse. 6-1 OVER when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct. > 75%). 13-4 1H OVER in home lined games. 8-3 1H OVER as a home underdog. 7-3 1H OVER vs. good teams - outscoring opponents by 10+ PPG on the season.
Key Injuries
Utah Utes: C. Rising (QB) Out - Hand. K. Johnson (CB) Out - Undisclosed.
Arizona State Sun Devils: S. Na'a (OL) Questionable - Leg. P. Dorbah (DL) Questionable - Leg. L. Welch (DB) Questionable - Undisclosed. D. Brooks (RB) Questionable - Undisclosed. Z. Swanson (DL) Questionable - Undisclosed. J. Kongaika (DL) Questionable - Undisclosed. T. Romney (LB) Out - Arm. J. Fortier (TE) Questionable - Undisclosed.
Notable Quotes
“Left points out there. We were horrible in the red zone. Awful. Awful. Until we get that fixed, we’re going to continue to have problems.” - Kyle Whittingham after his team’s loss against Arizona in their last game.
“Good job by our guys just executing. That was it. We just played the next play. We didn't get rattled. We just responded.” - Kenny Dillingham after his team’s win against Kansas in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Utah Utes
WR Singer, Dorian
WR Parks, Money
WR Pittman, Mycah
TE Bentley, Dallen
TE Kuithe, Brant
QB Wilson, Isaac
RB Bernard, Micah
Arizona State Sun Devils
WR Guillory, Xavier
WR Tyson, Jordyn
WR Stovall, Melquan
TE Metayer, Chamon
QB Leavitt, Sam
RB Brown, Raleek
Statistical Leaders
Utah Utes
Passing: I. Wilson (830)
Rushing: M. Bernard (547)
Receiving: D. Singer (359)
Touchdowns: B. Kuithe (5)
Arizona State Sun Devils
Passing: S. Leavitt (1012)
Rushing: C. Skattebo (619)
Receiving: J. Tyson (285)
Touchdowns: C. Skattebo (6)
Coaches:
Utah Utes: Kyle Whittingham (21st season)
Arizona State Sun Devils: Kenny Dillingham (2nd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
