Check out our free Aztecs vs Utes pick and preview for NCAAF week 3 game in Salt Lake City. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week’s NCAAF matchup.

Aztecs vs Utes Pick & Preview- NCAAF Week 3

On Saturday, September 17th at 10:00 PM ET, the Utah Utes and San Diego State Aztecs at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT. ESN2 will carry the TV coverage for the game. In a non-conference showdown, the Utes are 21.5 point favorites at home. The over-under point total is currently set at 49.0.

Aztecs vs Utes Matchup at a Glance

  • Sport: NCAAF
  • Teams: San Diego State Aztecs at Utah Utes
  • Where: Salt Lake City at Rice-Eccles Stadium
  • Date: Saturday, September 17th
  • Betting Odds:
  • UTAH -21.5, SDST +981 | UTAH -2100 O/U 49.0

Aztecs Preview:

The San Diego State Aztecs travel to take on the Utah Utes in a non-conference matchup with an overall record of 1-1. So far, they have yet to play a game in the Mountain West.

In their last contest, With their 45 combined points, the two teams remained below the over-under line of 49.0. In the loss, the team’s defense gave up a total of 338 yards, with 80 coming on the ground. So far, the team is ranked 101st in rush yards allowed per-game. Currently, San Diego State is ranked 154th in passing yards allowed and is coming off a game in which they gave up 258 yards through the air.

On offense, the Aztecs are averaging 29.0 points per-game, good for 90th in the NCAA. So far, a majority of their touchdowns have come on the ground, as they have rushed for 3, while throwing for 2. This season, San Diego State has been able to establish the run game, as they are averaging 275.0 yards per-game (5th), while handing the ball off an average of 42.5 times per-game. Heading into the game, the Aztecs will be looking to turn things around in the passing game, as their per-game average of 85.0 yards places them 187th in the NCAA. So far, they are the 182nd ranked team in attempts per contest (21.0).

Utes Preview:

The Utah Utes travel to take on the San Diego State Aztecs in a non-conference matchup with an overall record of 1-1. So far, they have yet to play a game in the Pac-12.

Last week, the Utes knocked off Southern Utah by a score of 73-7. The two team’s combined to score 80 points, surpassing the over-under betting line of 58.5. In the loss, the team’s defense gave up a total of 85 yards, with 43 coming on the ground. So far, the team is ranked 182nd in rush yards allowed per-game. Currently, Utah is ranked 32nd in passing yards allowed and is coming off a game in which they gave up 42 yards through the air.

On offense, the Utes are averaging 49.5 points per-game, good for 10th in the NCAA. So far, a majority of their touchdowns have come on the ground, as they have rushed for 7, while throwing for 5. This season, San Diego State has been able to establish the run game, as they are averaging 238.0 yards per-game (18th), while handing the ball off an average of 40.5 times per-game. So far, the Utes are the 43rd ranked team in pass yards per-game, with an average of 284.0. This has come while throwing the ball an average of 30.5 times per contest, placing them 105th in the NCAA.

Odds & Free Betting Analysis for this NCAFF Game

In terms of betting, the Aztecs have an ATS record of 0-2-0. Their current over-under record sits at 1-1-0. In their last 5 road games, San Diego State has averaged 24.4 points per game while allowing 14.2. The team’s record in this stretch was 5-0-0 while going 2-2-1.

In terms of betting, the Utes have an ATS record of 0-1-0. Their current over-under record sits at 1-0-0. In their last 5 home games, Utah has averaged 44.2 points per game while allowing 12.2. The team’s record in this stretch was 5-0-0 while going 4-1-0.

Aztecs vs Utes Pick

Free Spread Prediction: Utah Utes -21.5

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