Saturday, November 1, 2014

Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe

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On Saturday, the #18 Utah Utes (6-1) will be going for their third win in a row when they take on the #15 Arizona State Sun Devils (6-1). Arizona State was able to pull off a 20-19 road win over the Utes last season.

Against USC last Saturday, Utah scored a touchdown with just eight seconds remaining to pull off a 24-21 home win. With that win, Utah improved to 3-1 in the Pac 12.

The Utes have been able to score 35.9 points per game while only giving up 21.6 points per game. Utah's best player has been running back Devontae Booker, who has rushed for 844 yards and eight touchdowns so far this year. Junior quarterback Travis Wilson has thrown for 1,027 yards with right touchdown passes and no picks.

Arizona State was able to win their third game in a row last weekend when they defeated Washington 24-10 on the road. They only had 285 total yards in that win, but their defense was able to force three turnovers.

The Sun Devils have the 19th-best passing team in the country right now with 303.4 passing yards per game. Quarterback Mike Bercovici has completed 62 percent of his passes for 1,322 yards with 10 touchdowns and just two interceptions. Wide receiver Jaelen Strong has caught 52 passes this season for 744 yards and seven touchdowns.

Utah Utes Betting Trends

Utah Utes are 6-1-0 Against the Spread

Utah Utes are 2-5-0 against the Over/Under

Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Trends

Arizona State Sun Devils are 4-3-0 Against the Spread

Arizona State Sun Devils are 3-4-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Utah Utes

10/26/14 S Tevin Carter Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. Arizona State
10/24/14 DE Moana Ofahengaue Suspension out indefinitely
10/08/14 LB Uaea Masina Arm out for season
09/16/14 LB Jason Whittingham Wrist out indefinitely
08/15/14 DB Reginald Porter Knee out for season

Arizona State Sun Devils

10/26/14 OL Christian Westerman Leg injured last game, "?" Saturday vs. Utah
10/26/14 LB Jamal Scott Arm "?" Saturday vs. Utah
10/26/14 QB Taylor Kelly Head injured last game, "?" Saturday vs. Utah
10/16/14 LB Marcus Washington Knee out for season
09/05/14 DT Corey Smith Hip out for season
08/14/14 LB Carlos Mendoza Knee out indefinitely

Guy's Pick: Take Arizona State

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