Utah Utes vs Baylor Bears Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/15

Week 12 of the 2025 college football season brings an exciting game between the Utah Utes and the Baylor Bears. The game will take place at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas, under the lights at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN2.
Utah enters the game with a strong 7-2 record, holding the 15th spot in both the AP and Coaches Polls. They have performed well on the road, winning three out of four games. Baylor, with a 5-4 record, looks to defend their home turf, where they have won three of their five games this season.
Utah Team Preview
The Utah Utes have shown strong performance this season. They rank 11th in points scored with 356 and are 3rd in rushing yards at 2,410. Their defense has allowed 128 points, ranking 56th, and they have recorded 25 sacks, placing them 9th in the nation.
Utah’s quarterback Devon Dampier has been reliable. He has thrown for 1,588 yards and 15 touchdowns over 8 games. The running game is led by Wayshawn Parker, who has rushed for 607 yards and 5 touchdowns in 9 games.
On the receiving end, Ryan Davis stands out with 650 yards and 4 touchdowns from 56 receptions. The team faces some injury concerns with key players like Tobias Merriweather and Dallas Vakalahi listed as questionable. Despite injuries, Utah’s depth has allowed them to maintain strong performances throughout the season.
Utah vs Baylor Game Day Info
- Sport: NCAA Football
- Teams: Utah Utes vs. Baylor Bears
- Venue: McLane Stadium in Waco, TX
- Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
- Betting Odds: Utah Moneyline -310, Baylor Moneyline +249
Baylor Team Preview
Baylor Bears have been strong at home this season. They won against UCF Knights with a score of 30-3. In this game, they gained 267 passing yards and 150 rushing yards.
On offense, Sawyer Robertson leads the team. He has 2780 passing yards and 26 touchdowns in nine games. Bryson Washington is also key, with 624 rushing yards and six touchdowns.
Baylor’s defense has allowed 264 points this season. They are ranked 115th in points against. Injuries might affect the team, with several players questionable or out for the season.
BTB Betting Pick
For the spread pick, Utah is favored by 8.5 points with odds of -109. Utah has a strong rushing attack, ranked 3rd, and their defense allows fewer points than Baylor’s. The projected score suggests Utah 35, Baylor 24. Picking Utah to cover the spread is a reasonable choice.
For the over/under pick, the total is set at 60.5 points. Utah’s defense ranks 56th in points against, while Baylor’s ranks 115th. Both teams have shown the ability to score. The projected total is 59 points, suggesting a pick on the under could be the better option.