Sports Betting
Sports Betting OffersNFL BettingCollege Football BettingNBA BettingCollege Basketball BettingSoccer BettingLegal States for Betting SportsLegal Sportsbooks for Betting Sports
Online Casinos
Casino OffersCasino NewsBlackjack strategyPoker strategyVideo PokerRoulette strategySlots strategyClassic SlotsBacarrat strategy
Betting Odds & Lines
NFL OddsCollege Football OddsNBA OddsCollege Basketball OddsNHL OddsSoccer OddsGolf OddsBoxing OddsMMA OddsNASCAR Odds
Picks, Teasers, Parlays
NFL Free Expert PicksNCAAF Free Expert PicksNCAAB Free Expert PicksNBA Free Expert PicksMLB Free Expert Picks
Sportsbooks
BetMGM ReviewFanDuel ReviewBetRivers ReviewFanatics ReviewRecommended SportsbooksLegal Sportsbooks by State
Resources & Guides
How to bet on NFLHow to bet on NCAAFHow to bet on NBAHow to bet on NCAABHow to bet on SoccerHow to bet on Golf
Trending News
Sports Trade RumorsSports Injury ReportsCasino News

Sports Betting

Sports Betting OffersNFL BettingCollege Football BettingNBA BettingCollege Basketball BettingSoccer BettingLegal States for Betting SportsLegal Sportsbooks for Betting Sports

Online Casinos

Casino OffersCasino NewsBlackjack strategyPoker strategyVideo PokerRoulette strategySlots strategyClassic SlotsBacarrat strategy

Betting Odds & Lines

NFL OddsCollege Football OddsNBA OddsCollege Basketball OddsNHL OddsSoccer OddsGolf OddsBoxing OddsMMA OddsNASCAR Odds

Picks, Teasers, Parlays

NFL Free Expert PicksNCAAF Free Expert PicksNCAAB Free Expert PicksNBA Free Expert PicksMLB Free Expert Picks

Sportsbooks

BetMGM ReviewFanDuel ReviewBetRivers ReviewFanatics ReviewRecommended SportsbooksLegal Sportsbooks by State

Resources & Guides

How to bet on NFLHow to bet on NCAAFHow to bet on NBAHow to bet on NCAABHow to bet on SoccerHow to bet on Golf

Trending News

Sports Trade RumorsSports Injury ReportsCasino News
college football

NCAAF Week 11: Utah vs. UCLA odds, preview, and pick

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (left). (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire)

Dan Halverson

November 11th, 2020

SHARE

As if handicapping college football wasn’t hard enough in a normal year, all the bounties of 2020 have provided us yet another variable to add to the equation — roster availability.

With COVID-19 wrecking plans across the country, the Pac-12 has been given no quarter, despite a delayed start of their season.

As games get canceled and postponed, trying to determine who will play and who will be in quarantine makes handicapping even more difficult.

For the Utah Utes, the virus' impact has meant a cancellation of last week’s game against Arizona, and a change of schedule for this week’s matchup against UCLA, from Friday night to Saturday night at 10:30 p.m. ET. Cross your fingers Utah is able to field a roster.

Utah vs. UCLA

Utah has been as quietly successful as any team in the country in recent years, and much of that can be attributed to the quality coaching of Kyle Whittingham.

Since 2016, the Utes are fourth-best team in the nation against the spread, with a profitable 32-21-1 record. Now they’re set to begin their season against UCLA, a team that is already 0-1 and 0-1 ATS, after a loss to Colorado last week in a high-scoring shootout.

Through the first six weeks of the season, teams making their debut were 25-7 ATS against teams that already played a game. This notable trend indicates that bettors were overvaluing game experience, and I expect that trend to continue in this matchup.

🚨UPDATE🚨

📆 Saturday, November 14
⏰ 8:30pm
📺 FOX pic.twitter.com/oihg2IlHZ0

— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) November 8, 2020

While both rosters have undergone expected turnover, Utah defeated UCLA, 49-3, in 2019.

The Utes lost nine defensive starters but have retained leading tackler Devin Lloyd, and his veteran leadership will be critical to success in 2020.

The ebbs and flows of college football roster change have not turned over enough to overcome the enormous gap that existed between these teams last year. South Carolina transfer quarterback Jake Bentley will be the likely Utah starter, has lots of experience, and should fill the role left by Tyler Huntley.

Utah is 8-1 ATS in its last nine conference games, and the road team is 6-2 ATS in the last eight matchups between UCLA and Utah.

Pick: Utah -3


Wager on all Week 11 college football action now at BetAmerica!

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

College Football

Suggested Articles

Excited fan winning a sports bet.

Same Game Parlay Strategy: Best SGP Betting Strategies

Current Trade Rumors Update for February 17, 2025

Official NFL and College Football Odds for today's games

ADVERTISEMENT

Colorado

Bet $5 Get $250 in Bonus Bets if You Win!

21+ (18+ D.C.) and present in select states (for KS, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino). First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call  1-800-GAMBLER or visit RG-help.com. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT). Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800)-327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Call 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY).

Fanatics Sportsbook logo

Bet and Get up to $1,000 in Bonus Bets

Must be 21+. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, Call (877-8-HOPENY) or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), or 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN).

Fanatics Sportsbook logo

Get a Guaranteed Win Every Day For Your First Week

Spin to win for free every day, with Casino Credit, Free Spins, FastCash, merch, and more to be won! Must be 21+. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER.

First Bet Offer up to $1,500 Back in Bonus Bets

21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. See BetMGM.com for Terms. First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Call 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY).

100% Deposit Match up to $1,000 Plus $25 on the House

21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. See BetMGM.com for Terms. First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

Welcome to YouBet™, your daily destination to read the latest news and stories on sports, sports betting, gambling, wagering, and games of chance.

Bet on Sports

NFL BettingCollege Football BettingNBA BettingCollege Basketball BettingSoccer BettingGolf BettingBoxing BettingMMA BettingNASCAR Betting

How to Bet on Sports

How to bet on NFLHow to bet on NCAAFHow to bet on NBAHow to bet on NCAABHow to bet on SoccerHow to bet on Golf

Online Sports Betting

Sportsbook OffersSports Betting OddsSportsbooks by StateExpert Picks for SportsSportsbook OperatorsOnline Horse Betting Offers

About

Terms & ConditionsPrivacy & SecurityCookie PreferencesWager ResponsiblyDo Not Sell or Share My InfoAbout Us

Copyright © Churchill Downs Technology Initiatives Company, All Rights Reserved. This site is solely for entertainment purposes and does not contain any real money wagering. YouBet.com does not promote betting or wagering to users under the relevant legal age in their jurisdiction. Online gambling is not legal in some jurisdictions. Prior to wagering online, it is your responsibility to review local regulations. We encourage responsible gaming and provide resources for individuals who may (or know someone who may) have a gaming addition. Churchill Downs Technology Initiatives Company and its affiliates, officers, directors, and employees do not take responsibility for your actions.

Content intended for a 21+ audience. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler or find assistance with the National Council on Problem Gambling.