Utah vs. Florida: College Football Betting Picks, Predictions and Tips – August 31, 2023

The Florida Gators (0-0) will look to upset the No. 14 Utah Utes (0-0) on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The Utes are listed as favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 5.5 points. The over/under is 44.5 in the outing.

Utah vs. Florida Odds

Computer Pick

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Team Stat Comparison (2022)

Utah vs. Florida Betting Insights (2022)

Utah Stats and Trends

• Utah compiled an 8-6-0 record against the spread last season.
• The Utes had an ATS record of 7-1 when playing as at least 5.5-point favorites last season.
• Utah games went over the point total eight out of 14 times last season.
• The Utes and their opponents went over 44.5 combined points in 11 of 14 games last season.
• The average total in Utah’s outings last season was 57.8, 13.3 more points than the over/under for this game.

Florida Stats and Trends (2022)

• Florida went 7-6-0 ATS last season.
• The Gators were an underdog by 5.5 points or more four times last year, and covered the spread in three of those games.
• Florida games hit the over seven out of 13 times last season.
• The Gators played nine games last season that went over 44.5 combined points scored.
• Florida had a 56.8-point average over/under in its outings last year, 12.3 more points than the point total for this game.

Utah Players to Watch (2022 Stats)

• Last year Cameron Rising recorded 3,034 passing yards (233.4 per game) while going 248-for-384 (64.6%) and throwing for 26 touchdowns with eight interceptions. He tacked on 466 rushing yards on 77 carries with six touchdowns.
• Tavion Thomas took 142 carries for 687 rushing yards a season ago (68.7 per game) and scored seven touchdowns.
• Last year Micah Bernard ran for 533 yards on 106 carries (38.1 yards per game), with four rushing touchdowns. He also caught 34 passes for 314 yards (22.4 per game) and one TD.
• Dalton Kincaid grabbed 70 passes for 890 yards last season while scoring eight touchdowns. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 74.2 receiving yards.
• Devaughn Vele contributed with 695 receiving yards on 55 grabs and five touchdowns. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 53.5 yards per game.
• Money Parks caught 26 passes on zero targets for 414 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 31.8 yards per game.
• Gabe Reid boasted an impressive stat line of five sacks, eight TFL and 32 tackles last year.
• R.J. Hubert totaled 75 tackles, three TFL, and three interceptions over the course of his last campaign.
• Clark Phillips III intercepted six passes and tacked on 23 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and six passes defended last season.

Florida Players to Watch (2022 Stats)

• Anthony Richardson collected 2,549 passing yards (212.4 per game) with a 53.8% completion percentage last year (176-for-327), throwing for 17 touchdowns with nine interceptions. He tacked on 654 rushing yards on 103 carries and nine rushing TDs.
• Montrell Johnson took 155 attempts for 841 rushing yards a season ago (64.7 per game) and scored 10 touchdowns.
• Last season Trevor Etienne ran for 719 yards on 118 carries (55.3 yards per game), with six rushing touchdowns.
• Last year Ricky Pearsall grabbed 33 passes for 661 yards (50.8 per game) with five touchdowns.
• Justin Shorter’s stat line last year was 29 grabs for 577 yards and two touchdowns. He put up 64.1 receiving yards per game.
• Xzavier Henderson caught 38 passes on zero targets for 410 yards and two TDs.
• Last season Amari Burney racked up four sacks, seven TFL, 70 tackles, and two interceptions.
• Over his 2022 campaign, Ventrell Miller totaled 75 tackles and seven TFL.
• Jaydon Hill picked off two passes while adding 23 tackles and two passes defended a season ago.