Utah Utes vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Pick & Prediction 9/21/24

Kick-off for this Utah Utes vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys matchup is set for 4:00 ET from Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater. The game will be broadcast on FOX, and both teams enter the game with 3-0 records this season. The Utes are the slight -1.5-point road favorites, and the over/under line is currently 52.5 points.

UTAH UTES VS OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Utah Utes -1.5

This game will be played at Boone Pickens Stadium at 4:00 ET on Saturday, September 21st.

WHY BET THE UTAH UTES:

• We have the Utah Utes winning this one by a score of 27 to 25
• Not only do we have the Utah Utes winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -1.5
• We see this game finishing below the line of 52.5 points

Will The Utah Utes Pick Up A Win On The Road?

Utah State Aaggies were on the road for their most recent game, where they faced Utah State. Despite being -19.5 point favorites, the Utes won by a score of 38-21. This brought their record to 3-0 for the season. The game’s over/under was set at 43.5 points, but the teams combined for 59 points, surpassing the line.

Utah was down 7-3 after the first quarter but managed to take a 17-14 lead by halftime. The Utes outscored Utah State 11-7 in the third quarter and then shut out their opponent in the fourth quarter to come out on top.

Utah’s offense was balanced and effective in their 38-21 win over Utah State, racking up 462 total yards and 23 first downs. The Utes’ ground game was particularly strong, with 223 rushing yards and a touchdown. Micah Bernard led the way with 123 yards on 17 carries, averaging 7.2 yards per attempt.

Isaac Wilson completed 60.6% of his passes for 239 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, earning a passer rating of 100.44. Brant Kuithe was his top target, hauling in three receptions for 68 yards.

Utah’s defense will need to tighten up after allowing 392 total yards in their most recent game. They did, however, come up with two interceptions to help limit the damage. Utah State’s offense found some success on the ground, rushing for 147 yards and a touchdown. In the passing game, the Utes gave up 245 yards through the air and two touchdowns.

Will The Oklahoma State Cowboys Win At Home Over The Utah Utes?

Oklahoma State is now 3-0 after a 45-10 road win over Tulsa. The Cowboys, favored by -17.5 points, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s over/under was set at 63.5 points, but the total score of 55 points fell short of this line.

The Cowboys dominated from the start, leading 7-0 after the first quarter and then adding 21 points in the second quarter to go up 28-0 at halftime. Oklahoma State extended their lead to 38-0 by the end of the third quarter, and even though Tulsa scored in the fourth, the Cowboys still came out on top by 35 points.

Oklahoma State’s offense was in top form in their 45-10 win over Tulsa, racking up 560 yards and 25 first downs. The Cowboys’ passing game was particularly strong, with Alan Bowman throwing for 396 yards and five touchdowns, completing 77.4% of his passes. De’Zhaun Stribling was his top target, catching seven passes for 174 yards and two touchdowns.

The Cowboys’ ground game contributed 129 yards, with Trent Howland leading the way with 53 yards on 10 carries. Oklahoma State’s passing attack was explosive, with Bowman connecting for five touchdowns through the air, while the ground game added one more.

Oklahoma State’s defense will be looking to tighten up after allowing 352 total yards in their most recent game. They did, however, hold Tulsa to just 10 points. The Cowboys gave up 236 passing yards on 19 completions and added an interception. On the ground, they allowed 116 yards and one rushing touchdown.