Texas Tech vs Utah Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Sep 2025
College Football Betting Preview: Texas Tech vs Utah
Texas Tech face off against Utah in this NCAAF Week 4 matchup at Rice-Eccles Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday 20 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
Utah Against the Spread Look the Value Bet
Our betting prediction is that Utah are going to cover the -2.5 on the spread. You can get -120 that there’s a bigger margin of victory when they clash with Texas Tech.
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Both Teams Won Last Time Out
Texas Tech Red Raiders beat Oregon State Beavers in their previous game, making it three straight victories. It was a 45-14 home win at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Utah Utes have triumphed in their last three games. The latest of these was on the road where Wyoming Cowboys were beaten 31-6 at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium.
Quarterbacks
Behren Morton
Devon Dampier
Texas Tech vs Utah Prediction & Picks
This Texas Tech vs Utah betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.
Game Prediction
The best pick is to snap up the -120 that Utah are able to cover the spread. The favorites are -2.5 for this college football showdown and the margin of victory could be a good deal more significant.
The CFB handicappers at Sportsgambler.com regularly track injury updates and pair that with current form. We also tap into a deep stats database to highlight the key numbers that help shape our picks.
Key Texas Tech vs Utah stats:
Utah -2.5 Probability
According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 54.6% chance of delivering a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
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Best Bet
Utah -2.5 @ -120
Player Prop Picks
You can place a bet on Devon Dampier (Utah) at -114 to reach over 218.5 passing yards. With confidence, we can back him to cover the generous QB Passing Yards line, as all the signs point to him reaching the expected total.
Cameron Dickey (Utah) is priced at -114 to accumulate over 50.5 rushing yards. There’s an opportunity to place a Player Rushing Yards bet, with him capable of covering an appealing line.
Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Utah to cover the -2.5 spread, Over 56.5 on the total and Devon Dampier (Utah) to go Over 218.5 passing yards.
There are many options when you place a same game parlay. You can go through the football lines and identify your favorite outcomes before combining the odds on the bet slip. Personalised betting doesn’t come any better.
Correct Score Prediction
30
-
34
Utah
A close battle could be on the cards. We’ll bet on Utah to claim a 34-30 victory at huge odds and this correct score pick should hopefully be a fun one.
Texas Tech vs Utah Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.
Books Make Utah Likelier Winners
With a 60% chance of securing victory, Utah are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -152. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Texas Tech are trading at +126.
There is a spread of 3.5 and total points has a line of 56.5. The Totals offers football bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re going for Under 56.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.
There’s no shortage of betting opportunities when it comes to college football. The best betting apps offer a wide variety of team props and game lines for each game, so be sure to explore both the pre-game and in-game markets before making your pick.
Player Odds
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
Utah Have Picked Up Five Wins in Past Ten at Home
Utah have gone 5-5 across their last 10 home games, scoring 28.50 points per contest and conceding 16.50.
Texas Tech have five wins and five losses in the last 10 road games, putting up 25.90 points per matchup and giving up 31.40.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O56.5 | U56.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Utah Home Stats |
5-5 | 45.00 | 28.50 | 16.50 | 3 | 7 | |
 Texas Tech Away Stats |
5-5 | 57.30 | 25.90 | 31.40 | 4 | 6 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O56.5 = Games Over 56.5 Points
- U56.5 = Games Under 56.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Stats
Utah Utes Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road
- -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 72.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 57.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 56.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
- Over 56.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 42.70 pts and allowed 29.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 25.90 pts and allowed 31.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 47.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 45.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 56.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 56.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 27.80 pts and allowed 19.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 28.50 pts and allowed 16.50 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAF Standings Select Season
| Big 12 | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arizona
|
3 | 0 | 111 | 26 | 85 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
BYU
|
2 | 0 | 96 | 3 | 93 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Houston
|
3 | 0 | 98 | 29 | 69 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 3W |
Iowa State
|
4 | 0 | 119 | 57 | 62 | 2-0 | 2-0 | 4W |
TCU
|
2 | 0 | 90 | 35 | 55 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
|
Texas Tech
|
3 | 0 | 174 | 35 | 139 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
UCF
|
2 | 0 | 85 | 17 | 68 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
|
Utah
|
3 | 0 | 137 | 25 | 112 | 1-0 | 2-0 | 3W |
Baylor
|
2 | 1 | 114 | 90 | 24 | 1-1 | 1-0 | 2W |
Cincinnati
|
2 | 1 | 121 | 40 | 81 | 2-1 | 0-0 | 2W |
Kansas
|
2 | 1 | 108 | 56 | 52 | 2-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
West Virginia
|
2 | 1 | 86 | 44 | 42 | 2-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Oklahoma State
|
1 | 1 | 30 | 76 | -46 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Colorado
|
1 | 2 | 71 | 70 | 1 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 1L |
Kansas State
|
1 | 3 | 97 | 106 | -9 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 2L |
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