Colorado vs Utah Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 9

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham watches action during the first half in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Penn State Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif.
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  • Utah is a -13.5 point favorite vs. Colorado
  • Colorado vs. Utah Total (Over/Under): 49.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN

Colorado (3-4) visit Rice-Eccles Stadium to take on Utah (5-2) on Oct. 25 in Salt Lake City, UT. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:15pm EDT.

Utah is a betting favorite in Week 9, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-115).

The Colorado vs. Utah Over/Under is 49.5 total points.

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Colorado vs. Utah Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Colorado+13.5 -10549.5 -110400
Utah -13.5 -11549.5 -110-550

Colorado vs Utah Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Utah will win this game with 78.9% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Colorado and Utah, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Colorado vs Utah Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Colorado will cover the spread with 51.7% 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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  • Colorado has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games (+3.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the Team Total Under in 5 of their last 7 games (+2.80 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.60 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Colorado have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 games (+2.45 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games (+3.65 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Utah have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.85 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 10 games (+2.10 Units / 7% ROI)

Colorado Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Colorado is 4-3 against the spread this college football season (+0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI).

  • Colorado is 3-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.7 Units / -2.23% ROI
  • Colorado is 2-5 when betting the Over for -3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI
  • Colorado is 5-2 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI

Utah Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Utah iss 5-2 against the spread this college football season (+2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI).

  • Utah is 4-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.35 Units / 0.85% ROI
  • Utah is 4-3 when betting the Over for +0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI
  • Utah is 3-4 when betting the Under for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI

Colorado: Keys to the Game vs. Utah

Utah tackled opponents for a loss on 5 of 22 rushing attempts (23% TFL%) on 3rd and short last season– best in the Big 12; Average: 11%.

Utah has tackled opponents for a loss on 8 of 36 rushing attempts (22% TFL%) on 3rd and short since the 2024 season– best in the Big 12; Average: 11%.

Utah has tackled opponents for a loss on 8 of 36 rushing attempts (22% TFL%) on 3rd and short since the 2024 season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 11%.

Utah has not recorded a sack (48 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.7

Utah has not recorded a sack (48 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 15.7

Utah: Keys to the Game vs. Colorado

Utah is winless (0-7) when allowing 22 or more points since the 2024 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .275

Utah is winless (0-7) when allowing 22 or more points since the 2024 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .289

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 is 9-3 (.750) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns since the 2024 season– T-35th-best in FBS; Average: .638

Matchup Notes for Colorado vs. Utah

Utah is winless (0-7) when allowing 22 or more points since the 2024 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .275

Utah is winless (0-7) when allowing 22 or more points since the 2024 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .289

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 is 9-3 (.750) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns since the 2024 season– T-35th-best in FBS; Average: .638

Utah tackled opponents for a loss on 5 of 22 rushing attempts (23% TFL%) on 3rd and short last season– best in the Big 12; Average: 11%.

Utah has tackled opponents for a loss on 8 of 36 rushing attempts (22% TFL%) on 3rd and short since the 2024 season– best in the Big 12; Average: 11%.

Utah has tackled opponents for a loss on 8 of 36 rushing attempts (22% TFL%) on 3rd and short since the 2024 season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 11%.

Utah has not recorded a sack (48 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.7

Utah has not recorded a sack (48 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 15.7

Colorado Offensive Stats & Trends

Utah tackled opponents for a loss on 5 of 22 rushing attempts (23% TFL%) on 3rd and short last season– best in the Big 12; Average: 11%.

Utah has tackled opponents for a loss on 8 of 36 rushing attempts (22% TFL%) on 3rd and short since the 2024 season– best in the Big 12; Average: 11%.

Utah has tackled opponents for a loss on 8 of 36 rushing attempts (22% TFL%) on 3rd and short since the 2024 season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 11%.

Utah has not recorded a sack (48 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.7

Utah has not recorded a sack (48 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 15.7

Utah Offensive Stats & Trends

Utah is winless (0-7) when allowing 22 or more points since the 2024 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .275

Utah is winless (0-7) when allowing 22 or more points since the 2024 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .289

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 is 9-3 (.750) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns since the 2024 season– T-35th-best in FBS; Average: .638

Colorado Defensive Stats & Trends

Utah tackled opponents for a loss on 5 of 22 rushing attempts (23% TFL%) on 3rd and short last season– best in the Big 12; Average: 11%.

Utah has tackled opponents for a loss on 8 of 36 rushing attempts (22% TFL%) on 3rd and short since the 2024 season– best in the Big 12; Average: 11%.

Utah has tackled opponents for a loss on 8 of 36 rushing attempts (22% TFL%) on 3rd and short since the 2024 season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 11%.

Utah has not recorded a sack (48 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.7

Utah has not recorded a sack (48 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 15.7

Utah Defensive Stats & Trends

Utah is winless (0-7) when allowing 22 or more points since the 2024 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .275

Utah is winless (0-7) when allowing 22 or more points since the 2024 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .289

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 is 9-3 (.750) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns since the 2024 season– T-35th-best in FBS; Average: .638


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