What a huge game on the NCAAF Schedule – It’s the opening game in conference play for both teams, as the UCLA Bruins take on the Utah Utes on Saturday. The UCLA Bruins are 3-0 with wins over Coastal Carolina, San Diego State, and North Carolina Central. UCLA is looking to finish the month with four straight wins. The same can be said for Utah. The Utes have wins at home against Florida, on the road at Baylor, and at home against Weber State. Let’s take a look at our UCLA vs Utah betting analysis:
UCLA Bruins vs Utah Utes Information
Before we give you our NCAAF Picks for one of the best NCAA Football games today, take a look at some information on the game:
UCLA Bruins vs Utah Utes
Date & Time: Saturday September 23rd, 2023; 12:30pm PST
Location of the game: Rice-Eccles Stadium; Salt Lake City, UT
Where to Watch: FOX
In their previous matchup, the UCLA Bruins beat the Utah Utes 42-32 on October 8th, 2022.
UCLA Bruins vs Utah Utes Recent Scores
UCLA Bruins 2023 Season Results:
- Saturday, September 2nd, 2023; 27-13 win vs. Coastal Carolina
- Saturday, September 9th, 2023: 35-10 win at San Diego State
- Saturday, September 16th, 2023: 59-7 win vs. North Carolina Central
Utah Utes 2023 Season Results:
- Thursday, August 31st, 2023: 24-11 win vs. Florida
- Saturday, September 9th, 2023: 20-13 win at Baylor
- Saturday, September 16th, 2023: 31-7 win vs. Weber State
UCLA Bruins vs Utah Utes Betting Analysis
Before our UCLA vs Utah betting analysis, take a look at the NCAAF Odds:
UCLA Bruins vs Utah Utes Betting Preview
UCLA Football’s Winning Formula: Defense and Determination
The UCLA Bruins roster football has gotten off to a good start after alot of questions about how their 2023 season would go. After losing a bunch of talent from last season, the Bruins have won games this season with their defense. The Bruins are allowing just 10 points per game through the first three. That ranks 7th in all of College Football.
On the offensive side, the Bruins are going to run the ball and run the ball more. The Bruins are rushing for more than 270 yards per game. Carson Steele is the top running back for the Bruins with 30 carries, 243 yards and two touchdowns. The passing has also been solid, as they rank 51st with 256.7 yards per game.
UCLA will face a tough portion of their schedule, as they host Washington State next, before playing at Oregon State and Stanford, before hosting the Colorado Buffaloes at the end of the month.
Utah Utes’ Road Ahead: Challenges and Opportunities!
Kyle Whittingham is one of the most underrated head coaches in College Football. He has hit Utes on the fringe of being a Top 10 team again this season. The Utes are doing what good Utah teams do. They are playing excellent defense, caring for the football, and running it down the opponent’s throats.
The Utes are rushing for 186.7 yards per game and passing for 170.3. Ja’Qunden Jackson has been the top running back but has yet to rush for a score. Money Parks is the top receiver for the Utes, with eight receptions, 138 yards, and two touchdowns.
The Utah Utes schedule shows that they head to Oregon State next before hosting California on October 14th. The Utes are at USC on October 21st and then host Oregon at the end of the month.
UCLA Bruins vs Utah Utes Betting Prediction
What a tremendous game this should be. The UCLA Bruins will want to run the football right down the Utes’ throat, but the Utah defense knows that and is too good to let that happen. Utah wants to take care of the football and win the possession battle. This should be a great football game and may go quickly. The team that can pass the best will win this game.
The final bet for this game is the Utah Utes at home play better defense than UCLA and win this game by 5. The final UCLA vs Utah betting analysis is 24-19 Utah Utes over the UCLA Bruins.
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