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The Oregon Ducks vs. Utah Utes promises to be one of the most anticipated college football games of the week. These power teams come into this one with one loss apiece. Utah is a +6.5 home dog.
Ducks-Utes Important Considerations
The importance of this game cannot be overstated. The loser is essentially out of Playoff contention. That's a shame as both these teams are solid in 2023.
Since 2018, Utah has only lost two games at home.
"Big game in the conference picture," Utes coach Kyle Whittingham said his Monday news conference. "They're a one-loss team, as are we. Both our backs are to the wall. Hopefully it will be a great football game."
"This is gonna be a fun opponent," Oregon head coach Dan Lanning said. "A really good team, extremely well coached. They've done a phenomenal job of utilizing their personnel and have some really talented players on their team."
Utah has only lost to Oregon State but that was a bad one, 21-7. The Ducks made it quite the game against Washington but ultimately fell on the wrong side of a 36-33 finish.
Oregon will come into this game ranked second in the nation for scoring. Quarterback Bo Nix has passed for 2,089 yards, 19 touchdowns and one interception this season.
The Utes, on the other hand, rank 96th in scoring (23.4 ppg) and 98th in total offense (345.0 ypg).
The Utes are battling major injuries. Linebacker Lander Barton suffered a season-ending injury while quarterback Cameron Rising and tight end Brant Kuithe are also done for 2023. Bryson Barnes has mostly taken over for Rising.
Oregon has won 10 of the past 15 meetings with the Utes.
Sagarin suggests a healthy Utah team would still be a +3 dog here.
BetUS Oregon vs. Utah Betting Preview
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Utah Utes vs. Oregon Ducks Props Galore
handicap win
ORE (-6.5)
UTH (+6.5)
total points
Over (47.5)
Under (47.5)
to win
ORE
UTH
1st half winner
ORE
UTH
1st half total points
Over (23.5)
Under (23.5)
UTH total points
Over (20.5)
Under (20.5)
ORE total points
Over (26.5)
Under (26.5)
Passing
Bo Nix
Oregon Ducks
238+
-197
248+
-114
258+
-103
268+
+108
278+
+122
288+
+144
298+
+183
308+
+233
318+
+285
328+
+345
Bryson Barnes
Utah Utes
155+
-182
165+
-113
175+
-102
185+
+108
195+
+121
205+
+139
215+
+173
225+
+216
235+
+254
245+
+305
Winning Margin
Rot Winning Margin Moneyline
Oregon to win by 1-6 pts +350
Oregon to win by 7-12 pts +400
Oregon to win by 13-18 pts +500
Oregon to win by 19-24 pts +800
Oregon to win by 25-30 pts +1400
Oregon to win by 31-36 pts +2000
Oregon to win by 37-42 pts +3300
Oregon to win by 43 or more pts +4000
Utah to win by 1-6 pts +450
Utah to win by 7-12 pts +850
Utah to win by 13-18 pts +1600
Utah to win by 19-24 pts +3000
Utah to win by 25-30 pts +5000
Utah to win by 31-36 pts +7500
Utah to win by 37-42 pts +10000
Utah to win by 43 or more pts +11000
- Ean Lamb, Gambling911.com
