Utah vs. Arizona State Prediction: Picks & Start Time – September 2022

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Pac-12 rivals will do battle when the No. 13 Utah Utes (2-1) battle the Arizona State Sun Devils (1-2) at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

Utah vs. Arizona State Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 16.5 points, with sportsbooks listing Utah as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, Utah has -807 odds to pick up the win, while Arizona State is listed at +539 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 53.5 points.

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Game Info

How to Watch Utah vs. Arizona State Live?

  • Game Day: Saturday, September 24, 2022
  • Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Location: Tempe, Arizona
  • Stadium: Sun Devil Stadium

Betting Preview

Utah

Utah has the 26th-ranked offense this year (481.0 yards per game), and has been even more effective on defense, ranking ninth-best with just 236.3 yards allowed per game. Utah has been firing on all cylinders this year, as they rank 14th-best in scoring offense (44.7 points per game) and 21st-best in scoring defense (14.3 points allowed per game). On the defensive side of the ball, Utah has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking second-best by surrendering only 90.0 passing yards per game. The Utes rank 45th on offense (264.0 passing yards per game). On offense, Utah ranks 26th in the FBS with 217.0 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 72nd in rushing yards allowed per contest (146.3). Utah has been finding success on both sides of the ball in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 10th-best in third-down percentage (55.3%) and 23rd-best in third-down percentage allowed (28.2%). Utah ranks 37th in college football with a +2 turnover margin after forcing 5 turnovers (55th in the FBS) and committing three (31st in the FBS).

Arizona State

With 376.0 total yards per game on the offensive side of the ball, Arizona State ranks 88th in the FBS in 2022. On defense, it ranks 58th, surrendering 351.0 total yards per contest. Arizona State ranks 91st in the FBS with 26.0 points per contest on offense, and it ranks 56th with 22.3 points allowed per contest on defense. Arizona State ranks 105th in the FBS with 186.7 passing yards per game, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks 24th-best by surrendering just 172.7 passing yards per game. Arizona State has been struggling in run defense, ranking 25th-worst with 178.3 rushing yards allowed per game. It has been better offensively, generating 189.3 rushing yards per contest (48th-ranked). Arizona State has lots of room to improve on third down, as it ranks seventh-worst in third-down conversion percentage (25.7%) and are 24th-worst in third-down rate allowed (44.4%). Arizona State has a +1 turnover margin this season, which ranks 46th in the FBS.

Utah vs. Arizona State Betting Analysis

Utah Betting Insights

Utah has covered the spread two times this season (2-1-0). Utah has a perfect 2-0 ATS record when playing as at least 16.5-point favorites. Games involving the Utah have hit the over twice this season. The Utes have been the moneyline favorite only two other times so far this season, and they split the two games. The Utes have played as a moneyline favorite of -807 or shorter in just one game this season, which they won.

Sun Devils Betting Insights

Arizona State has covered the spread in a matchup one time this year (1-2-0). Arizona State games have yet to go over the total once this year. The Sun Devils lost the only game they’ve played as the underdog this season. The Sun Devils have not been a bigger underdog this season than the +539 moneyline set for this game.

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Utah vs. Arizona State Against The Spread & Betting Records

Utah

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 53.2 54.0 51.5
Implied Total AVG 39.0 45.0 27.0
ATS Record 2-1-0 2-0-0 0-1-0
Over/Under Record 2-1-0 1-1-0 1-0-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 1-1 1-0 0-1
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-0 0-0 0-0

Sun Devils

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 55.7 54.5 58.0
Implied Total AVG 37.7 39.0 35.0
ATS Record 1-2-0 1-1-0 0-1-0
Over/Under Record 0-3-0 0-2-0 0-1-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 1-1 1-1 0-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-1 0-0 0-1

Players to Watch

Utah

  • As part of the Utes’ defensive unit, R.J. Hubert has registered five tackles and one interception in three games.
  • As part of the Utes’ defensive unit, Karene Reid has posted 0.5 sacks to go with six tackles and one interception in three games.
  • As part of the Utes’ defensive unit, Van Fillinger has compiled 1.0 TFL and 1.5 sacks in three games.
  • The Utes’ defensive unit has been aided by Lander Barton, who has played three games, recording 1.0 sack to go with 1.0 TFL and five tackles.

Sun Devils

  • Kyle Soelle has been wreaking havoc on defense, recording two interceptions to go with 18 tackles and two passes defended for the Sun Devils.
  • On defense, Merlin Robertson has helped keep opposing offenses in check with 14 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one sack in three games.
  • Nesta Jade Silvera has delivered nine tackles in three games for the Sun Devils.
  • On defense, Chris Edmonds has compiled seven tackles and one interception in three games.

Utah vs. Arizona State Predictions and Pick

Utah vs. Arizona State betting card

    Pick ATS:

    Sun Devils (+16.5)

    Pick OU:

    Under (53.5)

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How to Bet on Utah vs. Arizona State

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Our prediction to win this game is Arizona State, and we project that Arizona State will cover the spread (Utah -16.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 53.5 points.

WRITTEN BY

Dan Weiner

Hailing from Atlanta and attending college at the University of Texas, Dan is passionate about sports, particularly college football and soccer. He's a diehard Atlanta pro sports and Texas Longhorns fan. He likes every sport and will watch anything and everything the weirder the better. He joined Betsperts after an 11 year career in television production at ESPN.

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