The Utah Utes are the favorites, but by less than a touchdown (-6.5), in this season’s SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl, where they will face the Northwestern Wildcats. Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada will act as host on December 23, 2023, starting at 7:30 PM ETand airing on ABC. An over/under of 41.5 points has been set for the outing.
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Utah vs. Northwestern Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | -6.5 | -110 | -110 | 41.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Utah (-6.5) | Over (41.5) | Utah 28 Northwestern 18 |
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 | Northwestern | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 24.5 (86) | 22.8 (105) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 19.8 (18) | 23.8 (49) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 10 (33) | 9 (24) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 10 (97) | 13 (61) |
Utah vs. Northwestern Betting Insights
Utah Stats and Trends
- Utah has covered six times in 12 chances against the spread this season.
- The Utes have covered the spread twice this season (2-2-1 ATS) when playing as at least 6.5-point favorites.
- In Utah’s 12 games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total five times.
- In five of 12 games this season, the Utes and their opponents have combined to score more than 41.5 points.
- Utah’s contests this year have an average total of 45.6, 4.1 more points than this game’s over/under.
Northwestern Stats and Trends
- Northwestern is 8-3-0 ATS this year.
- When playing as at least 6.5-point underdogs this season, the Wildcats have an ATS record of 4-2.
- Northwestern games have hit the over six out of 11 times this year.
- The Wildcats have played seven games this season that ended with a combined score higher than 41.5 points.
- The average total for Northwestern games this season has been 44.1, 2.6 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Utah Players to Watch
- Bryson Barnes has thrown for 1,517 yards while completing 58.5% of his passes (134-of-229), with 12 touchdowns and nine interceptions this year (168.6 yards per game). He’s also carried the ball 73 times for 279 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 31.0 yards per game.
- Ja’Quinden Jackson has 153 attempts for a team-high 742 rushing yards (67.5 per game) and four touchdowns.
- Jaylon Glover has 513 yards on 121 carries (42.8 ypg), with two rushing touchdowns.
- Devaughn Vele has racked up 43 receptions for 593 yards, best on his team, and three touchdowns. He averages 59.3 receiving yards per game.
- Money Parks has tacked on 289 yards (on 30 catches) and two touchdowns.
- This season Mikey Matthews has caught 29 passes for 261 yards, averaging 21.8 receiving yards per game.
Northwestern Players to Watch
- Ben Bryant leads the team with 1,585 passing yards (198.1 yards per game) and has a 61.7% completion percentage this year (150-of-243) while throwing 11 touchdowns with six interceptions.
- Cam Porter has racked up a team-high 618 rushing yards (51.5 yards per game) and scored four touchdowns.
- Anthony Tyus III has rushed for 217 yards on 45 carries (21.7 yards per game), with one touchdown on the ground this year.
- Cam Johnson has hauled in 50 passes for a team-best 684 yards with five touchdowns. He averages 57.0 yards per game.
- Bryce Kirtz’s stat line this year shows 44 catches for 633 yards and four touchdowns. He puts up 57.5 receiving yards per game.
- A.J. Henning has totaled 361 yards on 39 receptions with four touchdowns, averaging 32.8 yards per game.
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