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2023 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 1
(0-0) Utah State Aggies vs. Iowa Hawkeyes (0-0)
Date: Saturday, September 2nd
Time: 12:00 ET
Venue: Kinnick Stadium
NCAA Week 1 ATS Betting Lines: Utah State +23.5 | Iowa -23.5
Week 1 CFB Moneyline Odds: Utah State +1250 | Iowa -3933
College Football Betting Total: O/U 43.5
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Utah State and Iowa did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, Utah State has a record of 2-1. The over/under record in these games was 1-2 with the teams averaging 39 points per game combined. Utah State went 2-1 vs. the spread.
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Utah State Aggies
Utah State’s season ended in a 38-10 loss Memphis in the Servpro First Responder Bowl. The team’s overall record for the season was 6-7. This included finishing 2-4 at home and 4-3 at home. In Mountain West action, they were 5-3.
Utah State Aggies Stats
Utah State is bringing back last year’s leading passer, Cooper Legas. A year ago he threw for 1499 yards and 11 touchdowns. His passer rating for the season was 78.
The Utah State Aggies are looking for Robert Briggs to build on last year’s production in the running game. Last year, he finished with 353 yards on the ground. Terrell Vaughn is the team’s top returning receiver after catching 57 for 654 last season.
When looking at how Utah State got after the quarterback last year, they were 22nd in sacks and 41st in QB hurries. Overall, they allowed an average of 31.2 points per game, putting them 136th in the NCAA.
Iowa Hawkeyes
Finishing last season with an overall record of 8-5, Iowa ended the season 6th in the Big Ten – West while going 4-2 against conference opponents. On the road, Iowa went 4-2 compared to 4-3 at home. The team wrapped up their season with a 21-0 win over Kentucky in the Transperfect Music City Bowl.
Iowa Hawkeyes Stats
Iowa is coming into the season needing to replace the production of Spencer Petras who was the team’s leading passer. Last year he threw for 1725 passing yards on a passer rating of 72.
The Iowa Hawkeyes are looking for Kaleb Johnson to build on last year’s production in the running game. Last year, he finished with 779 yards on the ground. Nico Ragaini is the team’s top returning receiver after catching 34 for 388 last season.
On defense, the Hawkeyes finished 53rd in the NCAA in points allowed at 13.3 points per game. On average, they gave up 169.5 passing yards on a completion percentage of 58.6%. Iowa’s run defense was 17th in College Football at 101.3 rushing yards per game. For the season, they were 28th in quarterback hurries and 13th in sacks.
Utah State Aggies vs. Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Aggies are 2-3 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Hawkeyes are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Aggies are 5-5 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Hawkeyes have gone 6-3-1 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Aggies’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Hawkeyes’ have an over/under record of 0-3 in their last 3 games at home.
Utah State vs. Iowa Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggies | +900 | +1250 | +21 | +23.5 |
| Hawkeyes | -2000 | -3933 | -21 | -23.5 |
4* Free Week 1 NCAA Betting Prediction: Utah State +23.5
Last season, teams that were favored on the spread, went on to cover at a rate of just 46.9%. I like the value in grabbing Utah State at +23.5 in their matchup vs. Iowa.
Strong lean UNDER.
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