UNLV-Utah Odds
After picking up a win over a ranked opponent last week, can No. 20 Utah avoid a letdown Saturday when it hosts UNLV.
Game Preview:
Utah is 13-1 against UNLV with the lone loss coming in 2007 with the Rebels 0-7 at Utah, losing by an average of 20 points.
Utah defeated Pittsburgh 27-24 in overtime last weekend to open the season. The Utes really dominated on paper, out-gaining the Panthers 405-266 while holding Dion Lewis to just 75 yards rushing on 25 carries. Jordan Wynn threw for 283 yards and three touchdowns to lead Utah while DeVonte Christopher caught eight passes for 155 yards and one score.
UNLV lost to Wisconsin 41-21 in its season opener. The Rebels struggled to slow down the Wisconsin running game, as it allowed 278 yards on the ground. UNLV could only amass 217 yards of offense on its own as quarterback Omar Clayton struggled to 6-of-16 passing for 82 yards and one touchdown.
Line Movement & Updated Odds:
Utah opened the week as 23-point favorites according to oddsmakers from online sports book BroburySports.com. The line has dropped down to 22 points. The over/under has held steady at 54, where it opened.
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Game Information:
UNLV (0-1) at No. 20 Utah (1-0)
Kickoff: 4PM ET
TV: Mountain West Network
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Venue: Rice-Eccles Stadium
Opening Odds: Utah -23
Current Odds: Utah -22
Over/Under Open: 54
Over/Under Current: 54
Projected Weather by Game Time: Sunny
UNLV is 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall
UNLV
[DT] 09/08/2010 – Isaako Aaitui “?” Saturday vs. Utah ( Leg )
[LB] 09/08/2010 – Starr Fuimaono “?” Saturday vs. Utah ( Shoulder )
[LB] 09/08/2010 – Beau Orth expected to miss Saturday vs. Utah ( Back )
[CB] 09/08/2010 – Quinton Pointer doubtful Saturday vs. Utah ( Leg )
[RB] 08/25/2010 – Imari Thompson out indefinitely ( Foot )
[TE] 08/25/2010 – Jordan Barrett has left team ( Personal )
[OL] 08/29/2010 – Shane Watterson expected to miss 4 weeks ( Ankle )
UTAH
[LB] 09/02/2010 – JJ Williams “?” Saturday vs. UNLV ( Foot )
[LB] 09/05/2010 – Jamel King “?” Saturday vs. UNLV ( Hamstring )
[DB] 09/02/2010 – Damian Payne “?” Saturday vs. UNLV ( Foot )
(!)[QB] 09/04/2010 – Jordan Wynn probable Saturday vs. UNLV ( Thumb )
[WR] 08/20/2010 – Kenneth Scott out for season ( Ankle )
[RB] 08/30/2010 – Sausan Shakerin out indefinitely ( Concussion )
Current public betting information shows that 77% (833) of the bets are going on Utah minus the points.