by Rod Pearson
Wednesday, Oct 25, 2023
Game Time: 3:30 pm ET, Saturday, October 28, 2023
Venue: Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT
Where to Watch: FOX
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Oregon -6.5, Utah +6.5; Over/Under: 48 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Oregon -6.5, Utah +6.5; Over/Under: 48 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Oregon -6.5, Utah +6.5; Over/Under: 48.5 points
Season Record
Oregon Ducks: 6-1 (3-1) (3rd place, Pac-12)
Utah Utes: 6-1 (3-1) (5th place, Pac-12)
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Oregon Ducks: won their last game at home against the Washington State Cougars 38-24.
Utah Utes: won their last game on the road against the USC Trojans 34-32.
Oregon Ducks vs Utah Utes Preview and Analysis
Oregon is entering this game with a 6-1 record overall and they have a 3-1 record in their conference games too. They are 4-0 in their home games, 2-1 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They won their last game against Wazzu 38-24. Bo Nix was the starting QB and he completed 18/25 passes for 293 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Mar'Keise Irving led the team in rushing yards with 129 and 2 TDs. Tez Johnson led the receivers with 94 receiving yards on 6 receptions and 1 TD. Evan Williams led the defense in that game with 8 solo tackles and 6 assisted tackles while Evan Williams, Jestin Jacobs, Matayo Uiagalelei, Brandon Dorlus, Blake Purchase, and Jahlil Florence each led the defense in sacks with 1. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that game.
Utah is entering this game with a 6-1 record overall and they have a 3-1 record in their conference games too. They are 4-0 in their home games, 2-1 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won their last game against USC 34-32. Bryson Barnes was the starting QB and he completed 14/23 passes for 235 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Ja'Quinden Jackson led the team in rushing yards with 117. Sione Vaki led the receivers with 149 receiving yards on 5 receptions and 2 TDs. Lander Barton led the defense in that game with 4 solo tackles and 5 assisted tackles while Van Fillinger, Connor O'Toole, and Jonah Elliss each led the defense in sacks with 1. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that game.
Oregon vs Utah Prediction
The current betting odds have Utah listed as a 6.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Utah hasn't looked great on offense this season but their defense has looked really good as they are 6-1 overall and 3-1 in conference play. They just pulled off a huge win on the road against USC in their last game and now they have all the momentum coming back home where they are a lot better. Oregon has also looked really good this season with their 6-1 record overall and their 3-1 conference record but Bo Nix hasn't been as good in road games throughout his career and they are going to struggle to put up points on this defense with the home advantage Utah has too. Oregon does have a really good defense though and Utah is also going to struggle to move the ball as their offense hasn't been good all year, but this is going to be a game where the defenses tough it out and it will be settled by 1 score in the end as both defenses will keep the game close. The best way to place a bet here is on Utah to cover the spread in this game.
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NCAAF Betting Trends
Oregon Ducks: 17-9 ATS as a favorite. 10-2 ATS in a road game where the total is between 45.5 and 49. 8-1 ATS after 2 straight games where 60 total points or more were scored. 21-11 OVER as a road favorite of 7 points or less. 9-2 OVER after 5 consecutive games where they committed 1 or less turnovers.
Utah Utes: 2-5 ATS after 2 or more consecutive wins against the spread. 5-8 ATS after scoring 31 points or more in 2 straight games. 15-8 OVER after playing a conference game. 11-5 OVER off 1 or more straight overs.
Key Injuries
Oregon Ducks: M. Irving (RB) Prob Sat - Undisclosed. K. Jackson (DB) Ques Sat - Undisclosed. A. Boyle (K) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed. N. Whittington (RB) out for season - Foot. J. Delgado (WR) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed.
Utah Utes: B. Kuithe (TE) out for season - Knee. C. Rising (QB) out for season - Knee. T. Yassmin (TE) out for season - Undisclosed. M. Pittman (WR) out for season - Undisclosed. C. Curry (RB) out for season - Undisclosed. L. Fano (DE) out for season - Knee. B. Rose (QB) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed. M. Bernard (RB) out for season - Undisclosed.
Notable Quotes
“I think they came out and took that team's best punch. Washington State played really hard today, too, and they had some big moments within that game. I don't think our guys ever got rattled, they stayed focused in the moment. And that's what playing great football is all about: It's being one-play focused. But I know there's a lot of things we want to get right, and I think we can do better.” - Dan Lanning after his team’s win against WSU in their last game.
“We really took over there for a while, and we got a little soft at the end. But you know, they’ve got a Heisman Trophy winner at quarterback, so they’re going to make some things, and that’s just the way it is. But we’ve got ourselves a pig farmer at quarterback, and we’re proud of that guy, too. What a warrior he is.” - Kyle Whittingham after his team’s win against USC in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Oregon Ducks
WR Franklin, Troy
WR Bryant Jr., Gary
WR Johnson, Tez
TE Ferguson, Terrance
QB Nix, Bo
RB Irving, Bucky
Utah Utes
WR Parks, Money
WR Vele, Devaughn
WR Matthews, Mikey
TE Yassmin, Thomas
TE Kuithe, Brant
QB Rising, Cameron
RB Jackson, Ja'Quinden
Statistical Leaders
Oregon Ducks
Passing: B. Nix (2089)
Rushing: M. Irving (649)
Receiving: T. Franklin (768)
Touchdowns: J. James (8)
Utah Utes
Passing: B. Barnes (633)
Rushing: J. Jackson (450)
Receiving: M. Matthews (210)
Touchdowns: S. Vaki (4)
Coaches:
Oregon Ducks: Dan Lanning (2nd season)
Utah Utes: Kyle Whittingham (20th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
