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One of the top wideouts in college football will be on display when Drake Dabney and the Baylor Bears (0-1) host the Utah Utes (1-0) on Saturday, September 9, 2023.
The Bears are expected to lose by at least a touchdown (currently +7) versus the Utes (with an over/under of 47.5 points).
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Game Info for Utah vs. Baylor
- Game Day: Saturday, September 9, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Waco, Texas
- Stadium: McLane Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | -7 | -109 | -111 | 47.5 | -110 | -110 | -269 | +217 |
Utah Pick Insights
- Utah is 1-0-0 against the spread this season.
Utah Stats & Insights
- Last year, Utah racked up 11.8 more points per game (38.6) than Baylor gave up (26.8).
- Utah was 7-2 against the spread and 8-1 overall last season when the team recorded over 26.8 points.
- Utah collected 466.9 yards per game last season, 95.9 more yards than the 371 Baylor allowed per matchup.
- When Utah churned out more than 371 yards last season, the team was 6-3 against the spread and 7-2 overall.
- Utah rushed for 217.7 yards per game last season, 69.5 more than the 148.2 Baylor allowed per outing.
- When Utah ran for more than 148.2 yards last year, it had a 7-4 ATS record and an 8-3 overall record.
- Utah turned the ball over 18 times last year, one fewer than Baylor forced turnovers (19).
Utah’s Best Players
- Cameron Rising had a passing stat line last year of 3,034 yards with a 64.6% completion rate (248-for-384), 26 touchdowns, eight interceptions, and an average of 216.7 yards per game. His rushing stat line was 77 carries for 466 yards and six TDs.
- Last year Tavion Thomas took 142 rushing attempts for 687 yards (49.1 per game) and scored seven touchdowns.
- Micah Bernard put up 533 yards on 106 carries (38.1 yards per game), with four rushing touchdowns last season. He was also successful in the air, catching 34 passes for 331 yards (23.6 per game) and one TD.
- Dalton Kincaid amassed 69 receptions for 873 yards and eight touchdowns last season. He was targeted 93 times, and averaged 62.4 yards per game.
- Devaughn Vele produced last season, catching 55 passes for 695 yards and five touchdowns. He averaged 49.6 receiving yards per game.
- Money Parks grabbed 26 passes for 414 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 29.6 yards per game last year.
- Gabe Reid did his thing last season with an incredible stat line of 5.5 sacks, eight TFL and 28 tackles.
- R.J. Hubert went to work last year, collecting 67 tackles, three TFL, and three interceptions.
- Clark Phillips III collected six interceptions while adding 21 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and six passes defended last year.
Baylor Betting Insights
- Baylor has put together a 0-1-0 record against the spread this year.
- One of Baylor’s one games with a set total has hit the over (100%).
Baylor Pick Insights
- Baylor averaged 32.2 points per game last year, 10.8 more than Utah gave up (21.4).
- When Baylor scored more than 21.4 points last season, it was 7-3 against the spread and 6-4 overall.
- Baylor racked up 79.7 more yards per game (413.8) than Utah gave up per outing (334.1) last year.
- When Baylor amassed over 334.1 yards last season, the team was 7-2 against the spread and 6-3 overall.
- Baylor rushed for 182.4 yards per game last year, 71 more than the 111.4 Utah allowed per contest.
- When Baylor rushed for over 111.4 yards last season it had a 7-3 ATS record and a 6-4 overall record.
- Baylor turned the ball over 17 times last season, six fewer times than Utah forced turnovers (23).
Baylor’s Best Players
- Blake Shapen threw for 2,790 yards and 18 touchdowns last season.
- Richard Reese racked up 14 rushing touchdowns on 74.8 yards per game last season.
- Last season Craig Williams rushed for 557 yards. He also scored five total touchdowns.
- Monaray Baldwin averaged 43.5 receiving yards and racked up four receiving touchdowns over the course of the 2022 season.
- Gavin Holmes averaged 40.1 receiving yards on three targets per game in 2022, scoring four touchdowns.
- Josh Cameron worked his way to 386 receiving yards (29.7 ypg) last season.
- Last year Gabe Hall put pressure on opposing quarterbacks with 4.5 sacks, and added five TFL and 32 tackles.
- Dillon Doyle had an impressive defensive performance last season with 82 tackles and two interceptions.
- Last year Christian Morgan picked off three passes to go along with 45 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and four passes defended.
