Utah Utes vs Utah State Aggies Betting Pick & Prediction 9/14/24

Utah Utes and Utah State Aggies are set to face off on Saturday, September 14th, with a 4:30 ET kickoff at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium in Logan. The game will be broadcast on CBSS, and the Utes are coming in with a 2-0 record, while the Aggies are 1-1. The Utes are heavy -21.5 point favorites, and the over/under line is currently set at 46.5 points.

UTAH UTES VS UTAH STATE AGGIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Utah State Aggies +21.5

This game will be played at Merlin Olsen Field At Maverik Stadium at 4:30 ET on Saturday, September 14th.

WHY BET THE UTAH STATE AGGIES:

• We have the Utah Utes winning this one by a score of 37 to 16
• Even though we like the Utah Utes to win, our ATS pick is to take the Utah State Aggies at +21.5
• Look for this game to go over the line of 46.5 points

Will The Utah Utes Win As Road Favorites?

Utah remains undefeated after their 23-12 win over Baylor. The Utes, who were -14.5 point favorites, won the game but failed to cover the spread. The over/under line was set at 54.5 points, but the total score of 35 points fell short, resulting in an under.

Utah dominated early, taking a 17-0 lead in the first quarter. After Baylor added a field goal in the second quarter, the Utes added to their lead with a touchdown, making it 23-3 at halftime. However, Utah’s offense was shut out in the second half, while Baylor managed to score 9 points in the third quarter and hold Utah scoreless in the fourth.

Utah’s offense was led by quarterback Cameron Rising in their 23-12 win, as he threw for 92 yards and two touchdowns, completing 57.1% of his passes. Money Parks was the top receiver, with three catches for 80 yards and a touchdown.

The Utes’ offense totaled 298 yards, with 176 yards coming on the ground. Micah Bernard led the rushing attack with 118 yards on 19 carries, averaging 6.2 yards per attempt. Utah’s ground game was effective, but they’ll look for more consistency in the passing game in their next outing.

Utah’s defense was effective in their most recent game, holding Baylor to just 12 first downs and 223 total yards. The Utes were particularly strong against the run, allowing only 108 yards on the ground. In the passing game, Utah gave up 115 yards and one touchdown on 9 completions out of 21 attempts.

Are The Utah State Aggies Going Win In At Upset At Merlin Olsen Field At Maverik Stadium

Utah State is looking to bounce back after a 48-0 loss to USC on the road. The Aggies, who were +31 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, and the game’s total score of 48 points fell short of the 64.5-point over/under line. This defeat evened Utah State’s record at 1-1 for the season.

USC took control early, leading 10-0 after the first quarter. The Aggies were unable to respond, and by halftime, they trailed 27-0. Utah State’s offense was shut out, and their defense gave up 48 points to USC.

Utah State’s offense struggled in their 48-0 loss to USC, managing just 190 total yards and 10 first downs. The Aggies’ ground game was limited to 87 yards on 23 carries, while their passing attack added 103 yards on 18 completions. Bryson Barnes, who completed 66.7% of his passes, threw for 103 yards and ended the game with a passer rating of 58.1 and one interception.

Rahsul Faison led the team in rushing with 54 yards on nine carries, and Jalen Royals was the top receiver, recording six receptions for 47 yards.

Utah State’s defense is looking to bounce back after giving up 548 total yards to USC in their last game. The Aggies were especially vulnerable against the run, allowing 253 yards and five rushing touchdowns. Through the air, they gave up 295 yards and one passing touchdown, with USC completing 29 of 41 pass attempts against them.