{"id":28267,"date":"2010-10-21T16:31:42","date_gmt":"2010-10-21T21:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/blog\/?p=28267"},"modified":"2010-10-21T16:31:42","modified_gmt":"2010-10-21T21:31:42","slug":"odds-wk9-rams-vs-utes-free-pick-211010","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capperspicks.com\/blog\/ncaa-football\/odds-wk9-rams-vs-utes-free-pick-211010\/","title":{"rendered":"Colorado St. Rams vs. Utah Utes Week 8 Free Pick"},"content":{"rendered":"

Colorado St. vs Utah Gambling Preview + Predictions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Colorado State Rams vs. No. 9 Utah Utes CFB Lines <\/strong><\/p>\n

Date\/Time<\/strong>: Saturday, October 23, 6 PM ET
\nVenue<\/strong>: Rice-Eccles Stadium Salt Lake City, UT
\nBroadcast<\/strong>: None
\nColorado State Rams vs. Utah Utes Betting Lines from Justbet.com<\/strong>
\nMoney Line<\/strong>: OFF
\nSpread<\/strong>: Utah -30 \u00bd
\nOver\/Under<\/strong>: 58
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Colorado State Rams vs. No. 9 Utah Utes Preview <\/strong><\/p>\n

This Saturday evening in a Mountain West Conference game that could, and by could I mean probably, get ugly the 9th<\/sup> ranked Utah Utes (6-0) host the Colorado State Rams (2-5). College football lines have Utah as the HUGE favorites in this game by 30.5 points with a total of 58.<\/p>\n

Utah is ranked in the top 10 in the nation and has yet to lose a game, but they are not getting much attention. They are the 3rd<\/sup> lowest ranked team in the top 10 that does not play in a BCS conference and for them to have any chance to play in a BCS game they will have to run the table for the rest of the season, which includes beating 4th<\/sup> ranked TCU at home in a couple of weeks. Utah has blown out all their opponents this season since beating, then, 15th<\/sup> ranked Pittsburgh in their season opener.<\/p>\n

Things have not gone well for Colorado State this season at 2-5, but they come into this tough away game after a blowout win in their last game. Not only are the Rams facing an undefeated team in a road game, but the elements also seem to be against them. There is a 50% chance of rain in this game and that means the running game is vital. Colorado State only ranks 93rd<\/sup> in the nation in rushing yards per game while Utah ranks 32nd<\/sup> and not only that, but CSU\u2019s rushing defense only ranks 103rd<\/sup> in the nation.<\/p>\n

Not only are the elements against the Rams, but history is as well, as Utah has won the last 7 games against them, has a 20-game home winning streak, and the Rams have not beaten a ranked opponent since 2002.<\/p>\n

A 30.5-point spread is a tough one to bet on, but Utah has had big spreads this season and since they have many blowouts they are a solid 5-0-1 ATS and in the last 6 meetings between these 2 teams the favorite is 4-1-1 ATS.<\/p>\n

While Colorado State is 4-3 ATS this season and has covered the spread in their last 4 games they have only covered the spread once in the last 7 games facing Utah.<\/p>\n

In their last games Utah beat Wyoming 30-6 and Colorado State crushed UNLV 43-10. \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Utah has a very well balanced offense ranking 32nd<\/sup> in the nation in rushing yards per game and 39th<\/sup> in passing yards per game. QB Jordan Wynn did pass for 230 yards and 2 TD last week, but he was also picked off 3 times. Luckily he will not be facing a ball-hawking Rams\u2019 secondary since they only have 2 INT this season.<\/p>\n

Utah has a turnover differential of -6 this season and for the Rams to have any chance to pull off the massive upset they will have to force some turnovers.<\/p>\n

Colorado has to keep the Utah rushing attack from dominating the game on the ground. The Utes feature 2 solid RB\u2019s in Matt Asiata, who rushed for 109 yards last week, and Eddie Wide, who rushed for 56 yards and had 3 catches for 40 yards last week. Each is averaging over 5 yards per carry and they will likely improve those season averages this Saturday.<\/p>\n

Colorado State does not feature a high-powered offense and their strength is passing the ball ranking 58th<\/sup> in the nation in passing yards per game. QB Pete Thomas was only 10\/14 in the UNLV game, but he passed for 233 yards and had 3 TD. Thomas and the Rams rushing offense will not be able to pick up many yards against a Utah defense that ranks 7th<\/sup> in the nation and is stellar against both the pass and the run.<\/p>\n

This is actually a tough game to call, as even though I am sure Utah will have no trouble winning if it rains during the game it will likely not be a high-scoring affair with all the running Utah will do. However, rain or shine the Rams are way out-matched in this game, as Utah will win and cover the big spread.<\/p>\n

Betting Trends<\/strong><\/p>\n

Colorado State is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog of 10.5 or greater and has an Over record of 8-3-1 in their last 12 road games.
\nUtah is 7-0-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite and has an Under record of 4-1 in their last 5 MWC games.<\/p>\n

Pick: Utah -30.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

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