Arizona vs Utah Prediction College Football Picks 9/28/24

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Arizona

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Utah

-Recent betting trends in games played between Arizona vs Utah. 

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Wildcats and Utes. 

Will Cam Rising Start for Utah?

Cam Rising is still dealing with a hand injury and he missed the last game. Even though he missed the game against Oklahoma State, Utah was still able to secure the 22-19 victory. Isaac Wilson completed 17 of his 29 passes for 207 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. The interceptions were an issue and he needs to clean up the interceptions. Utah on the season is averaging 33 points while their defense is giving up 13 points per game. The offense is ranked 45th in the league while the defense is ranked 21st. 

All eyes are on if Rising is going to play but this game is also going to be all about the defense for Utah. The defense for Utah has been strong and they are going to need the defense to step up in a big way. 

Why Utah Will Beat Arizona

• Utah has won each of its last 24 home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Arizona has lost each of its last eight September games as an underdog against AP-ranked teams.
• Utah has covered the spread in five of its last six games as a favorite against Arizona.
• Arizona has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three games at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

Arizona was Blown Out in the Last Game

Arizona in the last game faced off against Kansas State and it was an ugly game. Arizona scored seven points, but the defense gave up 31 points and that led to the defeat. At the end of the first quarter, the game was tied 7-7 but they didn’t score the rest of the game. Noah Fifta completed 26 of his 42 passes for 268 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception. Quali Conley finished with 14 carries for 48 yards and a touchdown. Wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan had a huge game catching 11 passes for 138 yards. In this game, Arizona needs the offense to be a whole lot better. In the first game of the season against New Mexico, Arizona secured the 61-39 victory. 

Arizona on the season is averaging 30 points while their defense is giving up 26.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 69th in the league while the defense is ranked 87th in the league. They are averaging 8.00 points per game which is 45th in the league. 

Arizona vs Utah Prediction

This total is too high. Utah’s defense has been good this season, and they are going to step up again here. Arizona’s offense really struggled in the last game and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. I also am not sold on Utah finding a whole lot of success with their offense in this game, and that will be the difference here as this game is going to stay under the total. Back the under to cash here.