UConn vs. Utah State odds, spread: 2022 college football picks, Week 0 predictions from model on 43-31 run
Thu, Aug 25, 2022
NCAAF News (AP)
The 2022 college football season kicks off when the UConn Huskies travel to Maverick Stadium and face the Utah State Aggies on Saturday afternoon. Utah State is coming off a dominant 2021 campaign. The Aggies went 11-3, securing the Mountain West Championship as well as the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl. Meanwhile, the Huskies are looking to turn the tide. In 2021, the Huskies struggled massively and went 1-11.
Kickoff from the Maverick Stadium in Logan, Utah., is set for 4 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Aggies at -27 in the UConn vs. Utah State odds, while the over/under for total points is 59.5. Before making any Utah State vs. UConn picks or college football predictions, you need to see what the SportsLine Projection Model has to say.
The model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Over the past six years, the proprietary computer model has generated a stunning profit of almost $3,600 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. It also finished the 2021-22 college football season on a 43-31 run on all top-rated college football side picks. Anyone who has followed it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Connecticut vs. Utah State and just locked in its picks and CFB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the college football odds and betting lines for Utah State vs. Connecticut:'
- UConn vs. Utah State spread: Aggies -27
- UConn vs. Utah State over/under: 59.5 points
- UConn vs. Utah State money line: Aggies -7000, Huskies +1600
- CONN: Over is 3-0-1 in Huskies' last four games overall
- USU: Aggies are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games overall'
- UConn vs. Utah State picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why Utah State can cover
The Aggies head into this contest looking to set the tone for their 2022 campaign. In 2021, Utah State went 11-3 and won the Mountain West Championship. Grad student quarterback Logan Bonner is returning after a sensational season. He set school records in passing yards (3,628), passing touchdowns (36), and four passing touchdowns in three straight games.
Bonner led the Aggies to one of the best offenses in the entire Mountain West. Utah State was third in scoring (32.6), second in total offense (445.6) and third in passing yards per game (303.4). He has been named to the Manning Award Watch List ahead of this 2022 campaign. Bonner looks to kick off this year on a positive note.
Why UConn can cover
Sophomore running back Nathan Carter hopes to build on last year's campaign. Carter was a mainstay in UConn's backfield, leading the squad with 125 carries for 578 yards and two scores. He had two matchups with more than 100 yards rushing. The New York native has good vision and contact balance.
Sophomore receiver Keelan Marion was the No. 1 passing option in this offense in 2021. Marion is a smooth route runner who can snag contested catches. The Georgia native started all 12 games for the Huskies, grabbing a team-best 474 yards on 28 catches. He also reeled in five touchdown passes. Marion owns the speed to stretch the field and averaged a team-high 16.9 yards per reception last season.'
How to make UConn vs. Utah State picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 70 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits well over 70% of the time. You can only get the model's pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Connecticut vs. Utah State? And which side of the spread hits well over 70% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to back, all from the advanced model that is up almost $3,600 on its top-rated college football spread picks, and find out.
