Utah vs. San Diego State picks, predictions, odds: Who wins Week 3 college football game?
The San Diego State Aztecs face the Utah Utes in a Week 3 college football game on Saturday.
Which team will win the game?
Check out these picks, predictions and odds for the game, which is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. MST and can be seen on ESPN2.
Utah is a 20.5-point favorite in the game, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
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Sports Chat Place: Take Utah to cover vs. San Diego State
It writes: "I’m going to go with Utah here, but if the line inflates much more I’m not touching it. The Utes managed a lopsided victory in their last outing, posting 599 total yards with 8.4 yards per play, 31 first downs and just two punts. Utah held the Thunderbirds to just 85 total yards, 1.9 yards per play, four first downs and a 1-of-12 mark on third-down tries on the other side. This one shouldn’t be quite such a mismatch but I like the Utes to keep it going. As for San Diego State, they had a nice effort on both sides of the ball over the weekend themselves. Some of that could be due to Idaho State’s current skill level, but the Aztecs did their job regardless. This next one should be a much tougher matchup."
Picks and Parlays: Utah 31, San Diego State 10
It writes: "Utah owns a 17-13-1 series edge, but San Diego State scored a 33-31 upset at home a season ago. The Aztecs lack the offensive firepower to get the job done on the road. Utah will have no problem getting up for this game and will win a game that stays under the total."
Doc's Sports: Go with Utah to cover vs. San Diego State
Josh Schonwald writes: "Utah has allowed a total of 326 yards rushing (163.0 yards/game) and 5 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the season. They have allowed 0 TDs from the passing game and 105.0 yards/outing, which has them sitting 4th in the country. The Utes defense has been on the field for 107 plays, which ranks 6th in Division 1. The Utes are giving up 18.0 PPG, which has them sitting 45th in Division 1. Overall, they have relinquished 36 pts."
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Odds Shark: San Diego State 27.6, Utah 25.9
The site predicts that San Diego State will upset Utah in the Week 3 college football game and that the point total will go over.
Capper's picks: Utah 34, San Diego State 13
It writes: "Spotting Brady Hoke the points here feels really tempting, but the Utes have distinct advantages on both sides of the ball. While SDSU has looked bland offensively, this remains a sound unit capable of containing Utah, and preventing a blowout. Last year this contest delivered a classic battle and this year has a chance to do the same, it’s just very hard to trust this San Diego State offense on the road right now. This should be a physical contest with a lot of rushing and punting, take the under for this non-conference battle."
ESPN: Utah has a 95.5% chance to win the game
The site gives San Diego State a 4.5% chance to win the Week 3 college football game in Salt Lake City.
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