Indeed, there is a great potential NCAA Football Betting irony in the Pac-12 this season. The Oregon State Beavers could end up as the champion. Correlate that Oregon State was left behind with Washington State by the rest of the Pac-12 schools. Those programs bolted for the ACC, Big 12, and Big Ten. Oregon State alum and former QB Jonathan Smith has proven to be the perfect fit as head coach. Last week at Washington State, the Beavers fell short after failing to rally from a slow start. But nobody doubts that Oregon State can beat anyone they face.
Utah Utes vs. Oregon State Beavers Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, September 29, 2023, 9 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Reser Stadium, Corvallis, OR |
| TV Coverage: | FS1 |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Utah | +3½ -110 | 44½ -110 | +145 |  |
| Oregon State | -3½ -110 | 44½ -110 | -170 | |
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Utah Utes Team Overview
Last game, the Utah Utes won 14-7 against the UCLA Bruins as 3-point home favorites. The game went under the offshore betting total of 51. Utah has a record of 4-0 straight up, 2-1-1 against the spread, and 0-4 over/under the total. Utah ranks 111th for total offense, 121st for passing, 51st for rushing, and 100th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 9th overall, 60th against the pass, 4th against the rush, and 6th for points allowed. Also, Utah ranks 44th for fewest turnovers lost and 42nd for takeaways.
Quarterback Cam Rising is still out of the lineup. However, Utah’s defense is taking up the slack in a big way. Karene Reid returned an interception for a touchdown. Meanwhile, Landen King had a TD catch for No. 11 Utah. In turn, the Utes used a stifling defensive performance to beat No. 22 UCLA. At the onset, there was speculation all week about whether Rising would be ready to return. He practiced daily without limits and warmed up in pads and full uniform. But he reappeared just before kickoff in a T-shirt. And then a suffocating defense carried the day for the Utes.
Fortunately for Utah, the defense seems capable of fixing any mess. To illuminate, the Utes allowed only one offensive touchdown for the fourth straight week. In sum, Johnson was 9 of 17 for 117 yards as Utah rushed the ball 48 times. Jaylon Glover had 25 carries for 86 yards. Of great concern is that Utah’s biggest issue might be an injury list with 15 regular players.
Oregon State Beavers Team Overview
Last game, the Oregon State Beavers lost 38-35 against the Washington State Cougars as 3-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 59. Oregon State has a record of 3-1 straight up, 2-2 against the spread, and 3-1 over/under the total. Oregon State ranks 26th for total offense, 72nd for passing, 10th for rushing, and 20th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 44th overall, 104th against the pass, 8th against the rush, and 31st for points allowed. Also, Oregon State ranks 14th for fewest turnovers lost and 111th for takeaways.
Namely, DJ Uiagalelei completed 17 34 passes for 198 yards and was intercepted once. Deshaun Fenwick led Oregon State with 101 rushing yards and touchdown runs of 38, 9, and 4 yards. Additionally, Damien Martinez added 81 yards on the ground. But it wasn’t enough to keep up with the Cougars. As usual, the Beavers were effective on the ground, but their passing attack and defense now face questions.
Utah at Oregon State SBG Free Picks
On this occasion, Oregon State will have a packed crowd and the NCAA Football Betting motivation to atone for last week’s loss.
Utah at Oregon State SBG Best Bet: Oregon State Beavers.