Arkansas vs Utah Picks & Props
ARK vs UTAH Picks
NCAAF PicksUtah scored 66 in Week 1, but the Utes did it while rushing for 364 yards and controlling possession for more than 34 minutes. Arkansas managed only 148 rushing yards on 49 carries against North Alabama and committed three turnovers. With KJ Jackson making his first road start at Rice-Eccles, I expect Utah to control the game and the clock.
The Utah Utes annihilated the Idaho defense last weekend, scoring nine touchdowns against the Vandals. While things won't be quite that easy against the Arkansas Razorbacks, they did allow 31+ points in nine of their last 10 games last season, so they've had a hard time keeping opponents from hitting the end zone. I like Utah's team props at Over 3.5 and Over 4.5 touchdowns.
I have no doubt that a Utah team which averaged 480 yards per game on offense last season and looked like it hadn't lost a step in its opener last weekend will put up points against the Arkansas Razorbacks on Week 2. The Razorbacks may also find success against a shaky Utah run defense, which is enough for me to back the Over at 56.5 points or less.
The Utah Utes compiled 633 yards of offense in a 66-14 win over the Idaho Vandals in Week 1, continuing the success of an offense that averaged 39.5 ppg against FBS competition last season. The Arkansas Razorbacks were unimpressive against a North Alabama team they expected to dominate, winning 31-14. I'm taking Utah to cover as long as the spread stays below two full touchdowns.
Based on the massive gulf in offensive talent in this game, I don't think Utah will be held to within two touchdowns at home. The Utes' offense should make its presence known early and often, just as they did against Idaho. That expectation has me backing the Utes to cover a first-half spread of 6.5 points, on their way to easily covering the full game spread as well.
ARK vs UTAH Consensus Picks
50% picking Arkansas
Total Picks ARK 236, UTAH 234
ARK vs UTAH Props
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PASSING YARDS
D. Dampier
(QB)
o208.5 Passing Yards
222.28 OVER
PROJECTION
+13.8
DIFFERENCE
21.54%
EV
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PASSING YARDS
ARK
K. Jackson
(QB)
o199.5 Passing Yards
220.60 OVER
PROJECTION
+21.1
DIFFERENCE
-8.39%
EV
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RUSHING YARDS
D. Dampier
(QB)
o50.5 Rushing Yards
68.47 OVER
PROJECTION
+18.0
DIFFERENCE
26.02%
EV
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RUSHING YARDS
ARK
S. Smith
(RB)
o41.5 Rushing Yards
49.21 OVER
PROJECTION
+7.7
DIFFERENCE
23.82%
EV
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RECEIVING YARDS
ARK
C. Marshall
(WR)
o49.5 Receiving Yards
73.20 OVER
PROJECTION
+23.7
DIFFERENCE
27.2%
EV
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RECEIVING YARDS
ARK
S. Smith
(RB)
o19.5 Receiving Yards
21.82 OVER
PROJECTION
+2.3
DIFFERENCE
21.37%
EV
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RECEIVING YARDS
ARK
C. Brown
(WR)
u36.5 Receiving Yards
35.23 UNDER
PROJECTION
-1.3
DIFFERENCE
20.53%
EV
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RECEPTIONS
ARK
S. Smith
(RB)
o2.5 Receptions
2.55 OVER
PROJECTION
+0.1
DIFFERENCE
8.43%
EV
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RECEPTIONS
ARK
C. Marshall
(WR)
o3.5 Receptions
4.37 OVER
PROJECTION
+0.9
DIFFERENCE
8.15%
EV
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ARK vs UTAH Top User Picks
'kingjames5' is picking Arkansas to cover (+11.5)
kingjames5 is #1 on picking games that Arkansas are in with a record of (1-0-0) and +1000 units on the season.
'gfrankt58' is picking Utah to cover (-12.5)
gfrankt58 is #1 on picking games that Utah is in with a record of (1-0-0) and +1000 units on the season.
'stom5900' is picking Utah to cover (-12.5)
stom5900 is #2 on picking games that Utah is in with a record of (1-0-0) and +1000 units on the season.
'norronpatron' is picking Arkansas to cover (+12.5)
norronpatron is #2 on picking games that Arkansas are in with a record of (1-0-0) and +1000 units on the season.
'nit2win' is picking Arkansas to cover (+12.5)
nit2win is #3 on picking games that Arkansas are in with a record of (1-0-0) and +1000 units on the season.
'Foodbank' is picking Arkansas to cover (+9.5)
Foodbank is #4 on picking games that Utah is in with a record of (1-0-0) and +1000 units on the season.
'BlindLuck' is picking Utah to cover (-13.5)
BlindLuck is #7 on picking games that Arkansas are in with a record of (1-0-0) and +1000 units on the season.
'ParleyPrince' is picking Utah to cover (-5.5)
ParleyPrince is #8 on picking games that Arkansas are in with a record of (1-0-0) and +1000 units on the season.
'StevenB606' is picking Utah to cover (-12.5)
StevenB606 is #8 on picking games that Utah is in with a record of (1-0-0) and +1000 units on the season.
'rollonotes' is picking Arkansas to cover (+6.5)
rollonotes is #9 on picking games that Arkansas are in with a record of (1-0-0) and +1000 units on the season.