- Utah Utes is a -12.5 point favorite vs. Arkansas Razorbacks
- Arkansas vs. Utah Total (Over/Under): 54.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN
Arkansas (1-0) visit Rice-Eccles Stadium to take on Utah (1-0) on Sep. 12 in Salt Lake City, UT. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:15 pm.
The Utah Utes are betting favorites in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-108).
The Arkansas vs. Utah Over/Under is 54.5 total points.
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Arkansas vs. Utah Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Arkansas | +12.5 -110 | 54.5 -102 | +380 |
| Utah | -12.5 -108 | 54.5 -118 | -500 |
Arkansas vs Utah Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Utah will win this game with 73.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Utah Utes, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Arkansas vs Utah Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Utah will cover the spread with 65.3% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Arkansas Best Bets Today
- Arkansas has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in their last 5 away games (+5.10 Units / 89% ROI)
- Arkansas have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.65 Units / 38% ROI)
- Arkansas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.45 Units / 35% ROI)
- Arkansas has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
- Arkansas has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.45 Units / 20% ROI)
Utah Best Bets Today
- Utah has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 9 games (+6.05 Units / 15% ROI)
- Utah has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+5.15 Units / 67% ROI)
- Utah has hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+4.90 Units / 64% ROI)
- Utah has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+4.85 Units / 61% ROI)
- Utah has hit the Team Total Over in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+4.75 Units / 57% ROI)
Arkansas Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Arkansas Razorbacks is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- Arkansas is 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- Arkansas is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- Arkansas is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
Utah Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Utah Utes is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Utah is 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- Utah is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Utah is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
Arkansas: Keys to the Game vs. Utah
Arkansas was 4-1 (.800) when intercepting at least 1 pass last season– T-30th-best in FBS; Average: .668
Arkansas was 4-1 (.800) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team last season– T-9th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .578
Arkansas was 1-6 (.143) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team in the 2023 season– 3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .582
Arkansas was 1-7 (.125) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards in the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .523
Utah: Keys to the Game vs. Arkansas
Utah was 3-6 (.333) when their opponent committed less than 60 yards in penalties last season– T-7th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .581
Utah was 3-6 (.333) when their opponent committed less than 60 yards in penalties last season– T-29th-worst in FBS; Average: .536
Utah was 6-2 (.750) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team in the 2023 season– T-28th-best in FBS; Average: .533
Utah was 7-1 (.875) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays in the 2023 season– T-11th-best in FBS; Average: .596
Matchup Notes for Arkansas vs. Utah
Utah gained 2,678 yards on 209 receptions (12.8 YPR) last season — 32nd-best among FBS skill players. Arkansas’s defense allowed 13.5 Yards Per Reception last season — worst among SEC defenses.
Utah gained 2,678 yards on 209 receptions (12.8 YPR) last season — 32nd-best among FBS skill players. Arkansas’s defense allowed 13.5 Yards Per Reception last season — T-5th-worst among FBS defenses.
Utah gained 2,678 yards on 209 receptions (12.8 YPR) last season — 2nd-best among Big 12 skill players. Arkansas’s defense allowed 13.5 Yards Per Reception last season — worst among SEC defenses.
Arkansas’s TEs gained 844 yards on 44 receptions (19.2 YPR) last season — best among P5 TEs. Utah’s defense allowed 12.2 Yards Per Reception last season — T-4th-worst among Big 12 defenses.
Arkansas’s TEs gained 844 yards on 44 receptions (19.2 YPR) last season — best among SEC TEs. Utah’s defense allowed 12.2 Yards Per Reception last season — T-4th-worst among Big 12 defenses.
Arkansas’s QBs threw for 3,155 passing yards in 12 games (262.9 YPG) last season — 28th-best among FBS teams. Utah’s defense allowed just 177.8 passing yards per game last season — 2nd-best among Big 12 defenses.
Arkansas Offensive Stats & Trends
Arkansas TEs averaged 19.2 yards per reception (844 yards/44 catches) last season– best among SEC Teams; Average: 11.7
Arkansas Skill Players averaged 20.6 yards per reception (743 yards/36 catches) on 3rd and long last season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 13.1
Arkansas WRs averaged 25.8 yards per reception (620 yards/24 catches) on 3rd and long last season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 14.8
Arkansas TEs averaged 19.2 yards per reception (844 yards/44 catches) last season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.1
Arkansas WRs averaged a touchdown every 22.6 receptions (181 Rec/8 TDs) last season– worst Receptions Per TD among SEC Teams; Average: 10.6
Utah Offensive Stats & Trends
Utah TEs had 6 receptions for 20 or more yards in the 4th quarter last season– most among Big 12 Teams
Utah WRs were targeted 33 times in the 4th quarter last season– fewest among Big 12 Teams
Utah gained 2,678 yards on 209 receptions (12.8 YPR) last season — 32nd-best among FBS skill players. Arkansas’s defense allowed 13.5 Yards Per Reception last season — worst among SEC defenses.
Utah gained 2,678 yards on 209 receptions (12.8 YPR) last season — 32nd-best among FBS skill players. Arkansas’s defense allowed 13.5 Yards Per Reception last season — T-5th-worst among FBS defenses.
Utah gained 2,678 yards on 209 receptions (12.8 YPR) last season — 2nd-best among Big 12 skill players. Arkansas’s defense allowed 13.5 Yards Per Reception last season — worst among SEC defenses.
Arkansas Defensive Stats & Trends
Arkansas allowed passes of 20+ yards on 49 of 339 attempts (14%) last season– worst in the SEC; Average: 9%
Arkansas had no interceptions and 11 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in the SEC; Average: 5.8
Arkansas allowed passes of 20+ yards on 49 of 339 attempts (14%) last season– 3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9%
Arkansas tackled opponents for a loss on just 1 of 34 rushing attempts (3% TFL%) on 3rd and short last season– worst in the SEC; Average: 11%.
Arkansas allowed passes of 40+ yards on 11 of 339 attempts (3%) last season– worst in the SEC; Average: 2%
Utah Defensive Stats & Trends
Utah allowed a Completion Pct of just 50% (190 completions/381 attempts) last season– best in the Big 12; Average: 60%
Utah allowed a Completion Pct of just 50% (190 completions/381 attempts) last season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 62%
Utah allowed a Completion Pct of just 50% (190 completions/381 attempts) last season– best in FBS; Average: 62%
Utah allowed opponents to catch just 190 of 384 passes (49% Reception Pct) last season– best in the Big 12; Average: 61%
Utah allowed opponents to catch just 190 of 384 passes (49% Reception Pct) last season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 63%
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