Baylor Bears vs Utah Utes Betting Pick & Prediction 9/7/24
Utah is the heavy favorite in this week two matchup against Baylor, with the point spread at -14.5 in their favor. The game is set for 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 7th, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, and will be broadcast on FOX. Both teams come in with 1-0 records for the season. The over/under line is currently at 53.5 points.
BAYLOR BEARS VS UTAH UTES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Utah Utes -14.5
This game will be played at Rice-Eccles Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 7th.
WHY BET THE UTAH UTES:
- We have the Utah Utes winning this one by a score of 36 to 21
- Not only do we have the Utah Utes winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -14.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 53.5 points
Will The Baylor Bears Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
Baylor is off to a strong start this season, picking up a 45-3 win over Tarleton. The Bears, who are now 1-0, were not assigned point spread odds for this matchup.
Baylor dominated from the start, taking a 21-0 lead in the first quarter. By halftime, the score was 28-0, and Tarleton managed to score a field goal in the third quarter. The Bears added 10 more points in the fourth quarter to seal the win.
Baylor’s offense was in sync in their 45-3 win, racking up 442 total yards and 24 first downs. The ground game was effective, with 164 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while the passing game added 278 yards and three scores.
Dequan Finn completed 14 of 22 passes for 192 yards, throwing two touchdowns and two interceptions, leading to a passer rating of 83.9. Richard Reese led the rushing attack with 78 yards on 18 carries, and Ketron Jackson Jr. was the top receiver with two catches for 69 yards and a touchdown.
In their most recent game, Baylor’s defense allowed just 80 passing yards on 7 completions, and they picked off one pass. The Bears’ defense was dominant, holding Tarleton to just 106 rushing yards and 186 total yards. Tarleton managed only 9 first downs and were held to just a field goal in the game.
Are The Utah Utes Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
Utah is looking to build on their season-opening win after a dominant 49-0 victory over Southern Utah. The Utes’ record now stands at 1-0. No betting lines were available for this game.
Utah took control early, leading 7-0 after the first quarter. The Utes then exploded for 28 points in the second quarter, putting the game out of reach by halftime. They added another 7 points in the third quarter and closed out the game with a touchdown in the fourth quarter, while their defense pitched a shutout.
Utah’s offense was unstoppable in their 49-0 win, racking up 514 total yards and 26 first downs. The Utes’ ground game contributed 186 yards and a touchdown, while their passing attack was equally impressive, totaling 328 yards and six touchdowns.
Quarterback Cameron Rising threw for 254 yards and five touchdowns, completing 66.7% of his passes and earning a passer rating of 149.31. Dijon Stanley was his top target, catching three passes for 150 yards and two touchdowns. Stanley also led the Utes in rushing, with 34 yards on six carries.
Utah’s defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding Southern Utah to just 71 passing yards on 8 completions. The Utes’ secondary also came up with an interception, while the defense as a whole allowed only 151 total yards. Southern Utah managed just nine first downs and 80 rushing yards on 29 attempts, failing to score in a 49-0 blowout.