Utah vs. Stanford Prediction: Picks & Start Time – November 2022

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Pac-12 foes will clash when the No. 13 Utah Utes (7-2) face the Stanford Cardinal (3-6).

Utah vs. Stanford Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 24 points, with oddsmakers listing Utah as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, Utah has -4036 odds to pick up the win, while Stanford is listed at +1310 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the total for the game is set at 54 points.

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Game Info

How to Watch Utah vs. Stanford Live?

  • Game Day: Saturday, November 12, 2022
  • Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Stadium: Rice-Eccles Stadium

Betting Preview

Utah

Utah ranks 32nd in total defense this year (344.7 yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 24th-best in the FBS with 456.8 total yards per game. Utah ranks 33rd in scoring defense this year (21.4 points allowed per game), but has been thriving on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 12th-best in the FBS with 39.0 points per game. Utah is averaging 254.2 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 46th in the FBS. The defense ranks 45th, giving up 212.2 passing yards per game. On offense, Utah has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 24th-best in the FBS by putting up 202.6 per game. The Utes rank 43rd on defense (132.4 rushing yards allowed per game). Utah ranks 28th in third-down defense this year (33.3% third-down percentage allowed), but has been playing really well on the offensive side of the ball, ranking ninth-best in the FBS with a 50.4% third-down conversion rate. With 18 forced turnovers (24th in the FBS) against 10 turnovers committed (21st in the FBS), Utah’s +8 turnover margin is the 10th-best in college football.

Stanford

Stanford has not been getting things done on defense, ranking 25th-worst with 427.9 total yards surrendered per game. It has been more effective on offense, generating 376.8 total yards per contest (78th-ranked). Stanford has not been getting things done defensively, ranking 24th-worst with 31.3 points given up per game. It has been better on the other side of the ball, regstering 22.6 points per contest (103rd-ranked). Stanford is compiling 256.3 passing yards per game on offense this season (43rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 212.0 passing yards per game (43rd-ranked) on defense. Stanford has been struggling against the run, ranking seventh-worst with 215.9 rushing yards given up per game. It has been better offensively, regstering 120.4 rushing yards per contest (104th-ranked). Stanford ranks 66th in the FBS with a 39.3% third-down conversion rate, but it has been lifted up by its defense, which ranks 20th-best by giving up a 31.7% third-down rate. Stanford has accumulated six forced turnovers (130th in the FBS) and committed 19 turnovers (114th in the FBS) this season for a -13 turnover margin that ranks 100th in the FBS.

Utah vs. Stanford Betting Analysis

Utah Betting Insights

Utah has put together a record of 6-4-0 against the spread this season. Utah is a perfect 2-0 ATS when playing as at least 24-point favorites. This season, Utah games have hit the over five times. The Utes have been the moneyline favorite nine total times this season. They’ve gone 7-2 in those games. The Utes have yet to play as a moneyline favorite of -4036 or shorter.

Cardinal Betting Insights

Stanford has covered the spread just twice in nine games with a set number. Stanford games have gone over the total four times this season. This season, the Cardinal have been the underdog seven times and won one of those games. The Cardinal have played as an underdog of +1310 or more once this season and won that game.

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Utah vs. Stanford Against The Spread & Betting Records

Utah

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 57.0 57.3 56.5
Implied Total AVG 36.4 39.3 32.0
ATS Record 6-4-0 5-1-0 1-3-0
Over/Under Record 5-5-0 3-3-0 2-2-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 7-2 5-0 2-2
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-0 0-0 0-0

Cardinal

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 57.4 54.3 61.4
Implied Total AVG 35.8 33.2 39.0
ATS Record 2-7-0 1-4-0 1-3-0
Over/Under Record 4-5-0 3-2-0 1-3-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 1-0 1-0 0-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 1-6 0-3 1-3

Players to Watch

Utah

  • As part of the Utes’ defensive unit, R.J. Hubert has registered 45 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two interceptions in nine games.
  • Karene Reid has helped carry the Utes’ defense with 4.0 sacks to go along with 3.0 TFL, 43 tackles, and one interception in nine games.
  • The Utes’ defense has been helped by the play of Clark Phillips III, who has played nine games and recorded five interceptions to go along with 19 tackles, 2.0 TFL, one sack, and five passes defended.
  • Van Fillinger, as part of the Utes’ defense, has posted 5.0 sacks to go with 3.0 TFL and 18 tackles in nine games.

Cardinal

  • Stephen Herron has been providing a big boost on defense, amassing 23 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and 5.5 sacks for the Cardinal.
  • The Cardinal’s David Bailey has amassed 1.5 sacks to go with 6.0 TFL and 30 tackles in nine games.
  • Kendall Williamson has been providing a big boost on defense, totaling 1.0 TFL, 33 tackles, and one interception for the Cardinal.
  • Levani Damuni has amassed one interception to go with 35 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and one pass defended In nine games for the Cardinal.

Utah vs. Stanford Predictions and Pick

Utah vs. Stanford betting card

    Pick ATS:

    Cardinal (+24)

    Pick OU:

    Over (54)

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How to Bet on Utah vs. Stanford

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Our prediction to win this matchup is Utah, and we project that Stanford will cover the spread (Utah -24). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 54 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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