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The Utah Utes will battle the Northwestern Wildcats in the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl.
Utah vs. Northwestern Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 7 points, with sportsbooks listing Utah as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Utah has -267 odds to pick up the win, while Northwestern is listed at +213 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 44 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Utah vs. Northwestern Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, December 23, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Location: Paradise, Nevada
- Stadium: Allegiant Stadium
Betting Preview
Utah
Utah has the 86th-ranked offense this year (360.4 yards per game), and has been even better on the other side of the ball, ranking 16th-best with just 308.8 yards allowed per game. Utah has the 83rd-ranked offense this season (24.5 points per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 23rd-best with just 19.8 points allowed per game. Utah ranks 19th-worst in passing offense (173.6 passing yards per game), but thas been a little better on defense, ranking 66th with 224.3 passing yards allowed per contest. Utah sports the 26th-ranked offense this season in terms of rushing yards (186.8 per game), and has been better defensively, ranking fifth-best with only 84.4 rushing yards allowed per game. Utah ranks 46th in third-down conversion rate this season (41.8%), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking ninth-best in the FBS with a 29.3% third-down conversion rate allowed. With 10 forced turnovers (98th in the FBS) against 10 turnovers committed (32nd in the FBS), Utah’s even turnover margin ranks 65th in college football.
Northwestern
Northwestern ranks 10th-worst in total yards per game (308.3), but it has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 42nd in the FBS with 352.8 total yards surrendered per contest. Northwestern ranks 101st in the FBS with 22.8 points per contest on offense, and it ranks 52nd with 23.8 points allowed per game on defense. Northwestern ranks 97th in the FBS with 200.1 passing yards per contest, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks 24th-best by surrendering only 192.1 passing yards per game. Northwestern’s rushing offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, registering 108.2 rushing yards per game, which ranks 17th-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 83rd with 160.7 rushing yards surrendered per contest. In terms of third-down efficiency, Northwestern ranks 56th in the FBS (40.6% third-down conversion rate) and 92nd defensively (40.8% third-down rate allowed). Northwestern has registered 13 forced turnovers (62nd in the FBS) and committed nine turnovers (24th in the FBS) this season for a +4 turnover margin that ranks 34th in the FBS.
Utah vs. Northwestern Betting Analysis
Utah Betting Insights
Utah has covered the spread six times in 12 games with a set spread. In games it has played as 7-point favorites or more, Utah has an ATS record of 2-3. Games involving Utah have hit the over five times this season. The Utes have won all six of the games they have been listed as the moneyline favorite this season. The Utes have played four times as a moneyline favorite with odds of -267 or shorter, and earned a victory in each game.
Northwestern Betting Insights
Northwestern is 8-4-0 against the spread this year. Northwestern has an ATS record of 4-2 when playing as at least 7-point underdogs. This season, six Northwestern games have gone over the point total. This season, the Wildcats have won four out of the nine games in which they’ve been the underdog. This season, the Wildcats have won three of their six games when they’re the underdog by at least +213 on the moneyline.
Utah vs. Northwestern Against The Spread & Betting Records
Utah
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 45.7 | 44.6 | 47.2 |
| Implied Total AVG | 27.8 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| ATS Record | 6-6-0 | 4-3-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 5-7-0 | 2-5-0 | 3-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 6-0 | 5-0 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-4 | 0-1 | 1-3 |
Northwestern
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 43.7 | 43.8 | 43.6 |
| Implied Total AVG | 27.7 | 28.1 | 27.0 |
| ATS Record | 8-4-0 | 5-2-0 | 3-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 6-6-0 | 4-3-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 3-0 | 3-0 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 4-5 | 2-2 | 2-3 |
Players to Watch
Utah
- In addition to his 1,517 passing yards and 58.5% completion percentage this year, Bryson Barnes has tallied 12 touchdowns against nine interceptions.
- In addition to the stats he’s posted through the air, Barnes has also added 279 rushing yards and three touchdowns in nine games.
- As part of the Utes’ ground game, Ja’Quinden Jackson has run for 742 yards and four touchdowns on 4.8 YPC.
- To go along with 499 passing yards (71.3 yards per game) in seven games, Nate Johnson has thrown for three touchdowns, zero interceptions, and a completion percentage of 54.2%.
- Johnson has scrambled for 235 yards (4.0 YPC) and four touchdowns as a runner.
- Cole Bishop has helped carry the Utes’ defense with 54 tackles, four TFL, three sacks, and two interceptions in 11 games.
- With 35 tackles, 10 TFL, and 10 sacks in nine games, Jonah Elliss has been a key piece of the Utes’ defensive unit in 2023.
- Sione Vaki has hit the gridiron for 12 games, compiling 47 tackles, six TFL, two sacks, and one interception for the Utes.
- Karene Reid, as part of the Utes’ defensive unit, has amassed 54 tackles and one interception in 10 games.
Northwestern
- Ben Bryant has 11 TD passes and six interceptions in eight games, completing 61.7% of his throws for 1,585 yards (198.1 per game).
- Cam Porter has run for 618 yards (51.5 per game) and four touchdowns in 12 games.
- In addition, Porter has 19 catches for 104 yards and one touchdown.
- Cam Johnson has 50 catches for 684 yards (57.0 per game) and five touchdowns in 12 games.
- In the passing game, Bryce Kirtz has scored four TDs, hauling in 44 balls for 633 yards (57.5 per game).
- On defense, Xander Mueller has helped set the tone with three interceptions to go with 91 tackles, three TFL, four sacks, and three passes defended in 12 games.
- In 11 games for the Wildcats, Bryce Gallagher has registered one interception to go with 101 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and one pass defended.
- Roderick Heard has delivered one sack to go with two TFL, 62 tackles, and one interception in 11 games for the Wildcats.
- Devin Turner has compiled one interception to go with 60 tackles and three passes defended In 11 games for the Wildcats.
Utah vs. Northwestern Predictions and Pick
Utah vs. Northwestern betting card
- Pick ATS:
Utah (-7)
- Pick OU: Over (44)
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Our pick to win this game is Utah, and we expect that Utah will cover the spread (Utah -7). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 44 points.