Free NCAA Football Prediction: Utes vs. Buckeyes Odds
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College Football Handicapping Analysis: 2021 Rose Bowl
Utah Utes (10-3) vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (10-2)
Date: Saturday, January 1st, 2022
Time: 5:00 PM EST
Venue: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA
NCAA Football ATS Spread Odds: Utah +6.5 / Ohio State -6.5 (Bet Now!)
NCAA Football Moneyline Odds: Utah +205/ Ohio State -245
NCAA Betting Total Odds: O/U 66
The Utah Utes will be taking on the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl on January 1st. The kickoff is set for 5:00 ET from the Rose Bowl.
Utah ended their season with a win, while Ohio State ended theirs with a loss.
The Buckeyes started off as a 9.5 point favorite and that number is now down to 6.5. The total has gone from 65.5 to 66.
Utah Utes
Utah had one helluva season this year. I was very impressed with the way this team played this year and I cannot wait to see them compete in the Rose Bowl.
The Utes crushed the Oregon Ducks in the Pac-12 title game by a score of 38-10. That was the second time this year that they absolutely destroyed Oregon.
Even though his team won by a lot, Cameron Rising did not have his best day when he went against the Ducks. He finished the day 15/24 for 170 yards with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. He will need to be much better if his team is going to pull off the upset when going against the Buckeyes.
The running game, which had been very strong throughout the year, never really got going in their last win. It was really about the receivers. The leading receiver was Britain Covey, who had 5 receptions for 72 yards.
The defense for this team played pretty well throughout the year. Keeping Oregon and some other teams in check is one thing, but being able to slow down the very powerful offense of Ohio State will be a tall order. If the Utes do not match their physicality at the line of scrimmage, they will be in for a long day.
Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State had a strong regular season, but it obviously did not end the way they would have wished. They have one more chance to leave a better taste in their mouth.
The Buckeyes lost to the Michigan Wolverines on November 27th by a score of 42-27. Losses hurt no matter what, but when you lose to your bitter rival, it goes to a completely different level. Even though the Rose Bowl will be some time since that game, I am curious to see how this team plays.
In the loss to Michigan, CJ Stroud was 34/49 for 394 yards with 2 touchdown passes. He did his part, but the defense for his team did not do their part for sure.
The running game for these guys got held in check against the Wolverines, but the receivers were humming. The three-headed monster of Smith-Nnigba, Olave, and Wilson all had close to over 100 yards each.
The defense, which had been criticized a ton this year, was not physical enough to beat Michigan. The Wolverines were more physical on the line of scrimmage and that showed all game long. It is going to be hard to win the physicality battle when they go against Utah.
NCAA Football Handicapping Trends
- Utah is 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games.
- Utah is 14-5-1 ATS in their last 20 games as an underdog.
- The total has gone over in 11 of Utah’s last 16 games.
- Ohio State is 9-1 SU in their last 10 games.
- Ohio State is 8-1 SU in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Pac-12 Conference.
- The total has gone over in 12 of Ohio State’s last 18 games.
Free Rose Bowl NCAA Football Analysis
Even though it is not one of the final games this year, the Rose Bowl should be one heckuva game. Clearly, it is two worthy teams.
I like Utah at +6.5 here.
4* Rose Bowl NCAA Betting Pick:
When it comes to just talent and skill, Ohio State has the advantage over Utah. With that said, I do not think the game will be as simple as that.
A lot of other teams might be intimated when going against a team like the Buckeyes, but I do not see that being the case with Utah. I look for them to punch Ohio State in the mouth.
There is talk that both Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave will not participate in this game. That is clearly going to be key for this offense. More than just that though, I just do not love laying the points with OSU. They may win the game, but I could see Utah keeping it pretty close and keeping it within that number.
Give me the Utes getting 6.5 points here.
4* Free Rose Bowl NCAA Betting Pick: Utah +6.5
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