Utah will look to improve on its 4-0 record this week when they host Stanford in Week 6 action at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Utah Utes in this one found them as 2.5-point underdogs at Sportsbook. The over under number was slated to open a short time later.
Odds Shark prediction models picked the Cardinal to win this game on Saturday 37-35. Check the picks page or matchup report during the week as factors may cause that prediction to be re-run. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Stanford Cardinal vs Utah Utes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Utah battles the Stanford Cardinal, currently with a 3-2 mark (2-3 ATS). The over under records, important for totals betting, are 1-3 for the Utes and 3-2 for the Stanford Cardinal. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Utah vs Stanford injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Utah Utes rated this week at No. 31 and the Stanford Cardinal sitting at No. 19.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Utah Utes No. 41-ranked offense (35 PPG) against a Stanford Cardinal defense that ranks No. 62 at 25.4 PPG. The Utah Utes passing attack has averaged 277.75 yards per game, more than the Stanford Cardinal give up through the air (254.6 YPG on average).
Defensively, the Stanford Cardinal feature the league's No. 91-rated road run defense, allowing 208 yards per game. Utah, meanwhile, ranks No. 42 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Bryce Love tore up the turf for 301 rushing yards in the latest Cardinal game, a 34-24 win over the Sun Devils at Stanford Stadium.
In their last game, the Utes were Week 4 Sportsbooks, coming out on top of the Wildcats by a score of 30-24.
Next Betting Matchups
Stanford home to Oregon, Saturday, October 14th
Utah at USC, Saturday, October 14th