The Baylor Bears (0-1) will look to upset the No. 12 Utah Utes (1-0) on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at McLane Stadium. The Utes are listed as favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 6.5 points. The over/under in this outing is 45.5 points.
Utah vs. Baylor Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | -6.5 | -115 | -105 | 45.5 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor (+6.5) | Over (45.5) | Baylor 28 Utah 26 |
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
| Utah | Baylor | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 24.0 (85) | 31.0 (74) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 11.0 (32) | 42.0 (110) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 0 (1) | 2 (82) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 1 (49) | 2 (24) |
Utah vs. Baylor Betting Insights
Utah Stats and Trends
- Utah has covered once in one games with a spread this season.
- Utah’s outings this year have an average point total of 44.5, 1.0 fewer point than this game’s over/under.
Baylor Stats and Trends
- Baylor has put together a 0-1-0 record against the spread this year.
- Baylor games have hit the over once this year.
- Baylor’s games this year have had a 59.0-point total on average, 13.5 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Utah Players to Watch
- Bryson Barnes has thrown for 159 yards (12-for-18), with one touchdown and zero interceptions (159.0 yards per game). He’s also run the ball three times for 11 yards and one touchdown.
- Micah Bernard has taken seven carries for a team-high 45 rushing yards (45.0 YPG).
- So far this season Nate Johnson has rushed for 45 yards (45.0 per game), with one touchdown.
- Money Parks has reeled in one passes for a team best 70 yards plus one touchdown. He averages 70.0 receiving yards per game.
- Mikey Matthews has also added four receptions (on zero targets) for 34 yards.
- Miki Suguturaga is averaging 17.0 yards per game, with one catch for 17 yards.
- This season Jonah Elliss leads the team with two sacks and has added two TFL and three tackles.
- Cole Bishop’s 11 tackles, one TFL, and one sack make him the team’s leading tackler.
- Sione Vaki has a team-high one interception and has tacked on one pass defended in one game this season.
Baylor Players to Watch
- Blake Shapen has 303 passing yards (303.0 per game) and a 67.7% completion percentage, throwing two touchdown passes and zero interceptions.
- Dominic Richardson has 16 attempts for a team-high 79 rushing yards (79.0 per game) and zero touchdowns. He also has two catches for 18 receiving yards .
- So far this year Richard Reese has rushed for 14 yards on seven carries (14.0 yards per game).
- Drake Dabney has been targeted zero times and has six catches, leading his team with 101 yards (101.0 per game) while scoring two touchdowns.
- Jonah Burton’s stat line this year reveals five catches for 88 yards. He puts up 88.0 receiving yards per game.
- Hal Presley is averaging 83.0 yards per game, with four catches for 83 yards.
- This season Devonte Tezino leads the team with one sack and has added one TFL.
- Matt Jones has collected five tackles, and he’s tops on his team in tackles.
