Utah vs UCLA Prediction, Picks & Odds | 30 Aug 2025
College Football Betting Preview: Utah vs UCLA
Utah lock horns with UCLA in this NCAAF Week 1 matchup at Rose Bowl, with kickoff scheduled for 23:00 on Saturday, August 30. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
We’re confident about the number of points to be scored when UCLA go up against Utah. Therefore, the prediction is Under 51.5 which is available at -110.
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Utah Utes triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where UCF Knights were beaten 28-14 at Bounce House.
UCLA Bruins won their last game, defeating the Fresno State Bulldogs 20–13 at the Rose Bowl in their regular-season finale.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Utah triumphed 14-7 when they last played UCLA. This head-to-head was played at Rice-Eccles Stadium. We’ve seen three Utah wins in the past 4 meetings between the teams.
Quarterbacks
Devon Dampier
Nico Iamaleava
Utah vs UCLA Prediction & Picks
Get the edge with our best Utah vs UCLA tips: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.
Game Prediction
The total line looks too big at 51.5 and we can take advantage. Go under this number at -110 and hope that there aren’t too many fireworks in this college football matchup.
We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our college football handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.
Key Utah vs UCLA stats:
Under 51.5 Probability
Based on the odds from the top betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our team of cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
Betting Under can be done at various odds thanks to the sportsbooks allowing bettors to move the line. Make the pick which can yield a profitable return.
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Player Prop Picks
Nico Iamaleava (UCLA) can be backed at -114 to record fewer than 220.5 passing yards. He is likely to fall short of the line, making this QB Passing Yards bet an appealing option.
The odds for Wayshawn Parker (Utah) to have less than 65.5 rushing yards are --100. We're confident he’ll fall short of the Player Rushing Yards line, so we're backing the Under.
Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick is Under 51.5, UCLA 5.5 on the spread and Nico Iamaleava (UCLA) to go Under 220.5 passing yards.
The same game parlay option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same game. You need all your predictions to be correct although bettors love to place a tailored football bet on the event which interests them most.
Correct Score Prediction
20
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23
UCLA
A close battle could be on the cards. We’ll bet on the Bruins to claim a 23-20 victory at huge odds and this correct score pick should hopefully be a fun one.
Utah vs UCLA 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.
Utah are regarded as having a 69% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -222. UCLA are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +180.
The spread is 5.5 and the total points line is currently 49.5. Football bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you’re going for Under 49.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.
There's a great variety of team props and game lines when it comes to college football wagering and we recommend visiting the top sportsbooks to find the selection that matches your view on the matchup.
Wayshawn Parker is the First Touchdown Scorer favorite at +600. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to score a TD anytime at -120.
Touchdown
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college football micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include the Next Play or Next Drive Result.
UCLA Have Six Losses From Last Ten Home Games
UCLA have a 4-6 record in their last 10 home games, scoring 16.30 points per contest and conceding 22.90.
Utah own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 23.20 points on average and giving up 27.00.
UCLA earned a 42-32 win over Utah the last time they played at Rose Bowl.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O51.5 | U51.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UCLA Home Stats |
4-6 | 39.20 | 16.30 | 22.90 | 1 | 9 | |
 Utah Away Stats |
4-6 | 50.20 | 23.20 | 27.00 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O51.5 = Games Over 51.5 Points
- U51.5 = Games Under 51.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Utah Utes Stats
UCLA Bruins Stats
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
- -5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road
- +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- +5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 44.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 50.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 51.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 51.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 21.10 pts and allowed 23.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 23.20 pts and allowed 27.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 44.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 39.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 51.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
- Over 51.5 at Home: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 19.20 pts and allowed 24.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 16.30 pts and allowed 22.90 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big Ten | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indiana
|
12 | 0 | 532 | 131 | 401 | 7-0 | 5-0 | 12W |
Ohio State
|
12 | 0 | 444 | 93 | 351 | 7-0 | 5-0 | 12W |
Oregon
|
11 | 1 | 458 | 178 | 280 | 6-1 | 5-0 | 6W |
Michigan
|
9 | 3 | 331 | 224 | 107 | 5-1 | 4-2 | 1L |
USC
|
9 | 3 | 438 | 269 | 169 | 7-0 | 2-3 | 1W |
Iowa
|
8 | 4 | 347 | 182 | 165 | 5-2 | 3-2 | 2W |
Illinois
|
8 | 4 | 352 | 279 | 73 | 6-1 | 2-3 | 1W |
Washington
|
8 | 4 | 405 | 233 | 172 | 5-2 | 3-2 | 1L |
Minnesota
|
7 | 5 | 279 | 281 | -2 | 7-0 | 0-5 | 1W |
Nebraska
|
7 | 5 | 351 | 276 | 75 | 4-3 | 3-2 | 2L |
Northwestern
|
6 | 6 | 270 | 251 | 19 | 5-2 | 1-4 | 1L |
Penn State
|
6 | 6 | 381 | 257 | 124 | 4-3 | 2-3 | 3W |
Rutgers
|
5 | 7 | 344 | 382 | -38 | 4-3 | 1-4 | 2L |
Wisconsin
|
4 | 8 | 154 | 259 | -105 | 4-3 | 0-5 | 1L |
Maryland
|
4 | 8 | 282 | 318 | -36 | 3-4 | 1-4 | 8L |
Michigan State
|
4 | 8 | 295 | 359 | -64 | 4-3 | 0-5 | 1W |
|
UCLA
|
3 | 9 | 218 | 401 | -183 | 2-4 | 1-5 | 5L |
Purdue
|
2 | 10 | 225 | 382 | -157 | 2-5 | 0-5 | 10L |
| Big 12 | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BYU
|
11 | 1 | 408 | 213 | 195 | 6-0 | 5-1 | 3W |
Texas Tech
|
11 | 1 | 518 | 135 | 383 | 7-0 | 4-1 | 5W |
|
Utah
|
10 | 2 | 493 | 224 | 269 | 5-1 | 5-1 | 5W |
Arizona
|
9 | 3 | 391 | 227 | 164 | 6-1 | 3-2 | 5W |
Houston
|
9 | 3 | 340 | 262 | 78 | 3-3 | 6-0 | 1W |
Iowa State
|
8 | 4 | 329 | 242 | 87 | 4-2 | 4-2 | 3W |
TCU
|
8 | 4 | 369 | 302 | 67 | 5-1 | 3-3 | 2W |
Cincinnati
|
7 | 5 | 381 | 298 | 83 | 5-3 | 2-2 | 4L |
Kansas State
|
6 | 6 | 353 | 320 | 33 | 4-3 | 2-3 | 1W |
Baylor
|
5 | 7 | 373 | 391 | -18 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 3L |
Kansas
|
5 | 7 | 337 | 321 | 16 | 4-3 | 1-4 | 3L |
UCF
|
5 | 7 | 292 | 283 | 9 | 5-2 | 0-5 | 1L |
West Virginia
|
4 | 8 | 261 | 370 | -109 | 3-3 | 1-5 | 2L |
Colorado
|
3 | 9 | 251 | 366 | -115 | 3-4 | 0-5 | 5L |
Oklahoma State
|
1 | 11 | 170 | 400 | -230 | 1-6 | 0-5 | 11L |
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