The Arizona State Sun Devils and the Utah Utes meet in week 7 college football action from Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Utah Utes prediction.
Arizona State Sun Devils Recap
The Arizona State Sun Devils come into this game looking to add on to their 27-24 win over TCU last time out to sit at 4-1 on the year prior to last week’s bye week. After this game, Arizona State will head home for a game against Texas Tech.
Sun Devils Win 3 Straight
Sam Leavitt has thrown for 1,039 yards, 8 touchdowns and 3 interceptions on 63.1% passing while also rushing for 281 yards and 5 touchdowns this season. Raleek Brown has a team-high 506 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns while Kanye Udoh and Kyson Brown each have 100+ rushing yards as well this season. Jordyn Tyson leads the Sun Devils in receiving with 39 grabs for 483 yards and 7 touchdowns while Chamon Metayer and the aforementioned Brown each have 100+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Jordan Crook has a team-high 40 total tackles including a pair of sacks while Keyshaun Elliott has 37 total tackles with a team-high 4 sacks and 22 solo tackles. Clayton Smith also has 4 sacks and Prince Dorbah has 3 sacks. As a unit, Arizona State’s defense has combined for 19 sacks and 4 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Arizona State Sun Devils will win
- Arizona State has won each of its last eight games against conference opponents.
- Utah has lost seven of its last eight games against AP-ranked teams.
- Arizona State has covered the spread in seven of its last eight games against conference opponents.
- Utah has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games in October.
Utah Utes Recap
The Utah Utes come into this game looking to add on to their 48-14 win over West Virginia last time out to improve to 4-1 this season prior to their bye week last week. After this game, Utah will head on the road for a rivalry game against BYU.
Utes Looking For Big Win Back At Home
Devon Dampier has thrown for 1,027 yards, 11 touchdowns and 3 interceptions on 72.5% passing while also rushing for 258 yards and 2 touchdowns. Wayshawn Parker has 280 rushing yards to lead Utah in rushing along with 3 touchdowns and NaQuari Rogers has 250 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns on the ground as well this season. Ryan Davis leads Utah in receiving with 36 catches for 348 yards and 2 touchdowns while Dallen Bentley has 22 grabs for 246 yards and 3 touchdowns. On defense, Johnathan Hall has a team-high 26 total tackles while John Henry Daley has a team-high 6.5 sacks and Jackson Bennee has a team-high 3 interceptions so far this season. As a unit, Utah’s defense has combined for 11 sacks and 6 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Utah Utes will win
- Arizona State has lost each of its last four games in Utah.
- Utah has won five of its last six games.
- Arizona State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games in Utah.
- Utah has covered the spread in six of its last seven games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Arizona State’s last four games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of Utah’s last seven games as a home favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Utah Utes Prediction
I’m on the Sun Devils and the points. I was initially on Utah, as Rice-Eccles is a tough place to go on the road and compete and win, but Arizona State has gone toe-to-toe with everyone they’ve played and the lone loss by 4 to Mississippi State looks better by the day. Utah got punched in the mouth by Texas Tech last time they were at home and Arizona State defensively is built to slow down Utah who wants to run and I think Arizona State keeps it close here, maybe 24-20. Give me the points with ASU.