Utah vs Colorado Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Oct 2026
Utah vs Colorado Predictions
Our betting prediction is that Utah can enjoy a big victory in their meeting with Colorado, leading us to go against the spread at -15.5. This line makes lots of appeal and there are odds of -105 on offer.
Our experts have picked out a Best Bet for Utah vs Colorado, alongside Player Props, a Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Dig into the sections below for the reasoning behind the picks.
Utah vs Colorado Preview
No. 11 Utah squares off against Colorado in this Week 7 battle at Folsom Field, with kickoff scheduled for 22:15 on Saturday, October 17.
A Rocky Mountain conference showdown brings Utah to Boulder, with the Utes looking to reinforce their standing among the Big 12's leading contenders. Colorado's home-field atmosphere and the programs' regional connection add interest to a matchup with important conference implications. Utah also has an opportunity to strengthen its national postseason credentials.
Utah (5-0, 2-0 Big 12) maintained their perfect record with a 41-24 home victory over the Kansas Jayhawks. Running back Wayshawn Parker rushed for 171 yards and two touchdowns, including a 90-yard scoring run, while quarterback Devon Dampier threw for 238 yards and three touchdowns as Utah secured its fifth consecutive win.
Colorado (2-3, 0-2 Big 12) suffered their third straight defeat with a 29-7 home loss to the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Colorado took an early 7-3 lead but failed to score again, with Texas Tech pulling away in the second half to secure a comfortable victory.
H2H: Utah Has Won 6 of the Last 7 Meetings
The Utes have won six of their last seven meetings with the Buffaloes, including a dominant 53-7 home victory at Rice-Eccles Stadium in their most recent matchup.
Quarterbacks
Devon Dampier
Isaac Wilson
Best Bet
The favorites should enjoy a substantial win and that’s why we’re taking the -15.5 about Utah on the spread. This college football pick should cover the line at -105.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
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.
Utah -15.5 Probability
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 51.3% chance of delivering a return. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
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Player Prop Picks
The odds for Isaac Wilson (Colorado) to finish with fewer than 182.5 passing yards stand at -114. He could struggle to reach the QB Passing Yards line, making this prop bet highly appealing.
Micah Welch (Colorado) can be backed at -114 to end with fewer than 27.5 rushing yards. Considering all factors, we’re confident he’ll fall short of the Player Rushing Yards line.
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Same Game Parlay Pick
Take a same game parlay that incorporates Utah to cover the -15.5 spread along with Over 49.5 points. We’ve also gone for Isaac Wilson (Colorado) to go Under 182.5 passing yards.
A same game parlay allows bettors to place a multiple wager on the same football game. You can go through the available betting lines and cherry-pick the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each selection are then combined together.
Correct Score Prediction
41
-
17
Colorado
You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a massive return by getting this correct score right. We’re going for Utah to achieve a 41-17 win and hopefully this goes close.
Utah vs Colorado Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
According to the Moneyline betting odds, the Utah Utes are red-hot -833 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 89% chance of winning this college game. For those wanting to back Colorado, you will find +550 about the underdog.
The spread is 15.5 and the total points line is currently 49.5. Football fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 49.5 at -106.
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Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
Colorado Has Won Five of Their Last Ten Home Games
Colorado has five wins and five losses in the last 10 home games, averaging 27.80 points scored and 23.90 points allowed.
Utah has put together three consecutive victories on the road. The Utes have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 road games, averaging 32.60 points scored and 20.00 points allowed.
Colorado earned a 49-24 win over Utah the last time they played at Folsom Field. Across the past 3 head-to-head meetings at Folsom Field, Utah have recorded two wins, with Colorado winning once.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O49.5 | U49.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Colorado Home Stats |
5-5 | 51.70 | 27.80 | 23.90 | 5 | 5 | |
 Utah Away Stats |
7-3 | 52.60 | 32.60 | 20.00 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O49.5 = Games Over 49.5 Points
- U49.5 = Games Under 49.5 Points
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Utah Utes Stats
Colorado Buffaloes Stats
- 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- -15.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road
- +15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- +15.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 63.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 52.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 49.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 49.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 44.00 pts and allowed 19.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 32.60 pts and allowed 20.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 49.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 51.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 49.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 49.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 17.00 pts and allowed 32.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 24.00 pts and allowed 27.50 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big 12 | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BYU
|
6 | 0 | 201 | 91 | 110 | 4-0 | 2-0 | 6W |
Texas Tech
|
6 | 0 | 227 | 106 | 121 | 4-0 | 2-0 | 6W |
|
Utah
|
6 | 0 | 241 | 89 | 152 | 4-0 | 2-0 | 6W |
Houston
|
6 | 1 | 275 | 147 | 128 | 4-0 | 2-1 | 4W |
Arizona
|
5 | 1 | 214 | 114 | 100 | 3-0 | 2-1 | 4W |
Baylor
|
4 | 2 | 180 | 88 | 92 | 3-1 | 1-1 | 1L |
Oklahoma State
|
4 | 2 | 223 | 142 | 81 | 3-0 | 1-2 | 1L |
Cincinnati
|
4 | 2 | 211 | 161 | 50 | 4-0 | 0-2 | 2L |
Kansas State
|
4 | 2 | 213 | 120 | 93 | 4-1 | 0-1 | 1W |
Arizona State
|
3 | 3 | 188 | 192 | -4 | 2-1 | 1-2 | 1L |
Iowa State
|
3 | 3 | 178 | 130 | 48 | 3-1 | 0-2 | 1L |
TCU
|
3 | 3 | 144 | 73 | 71 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 1W |
UCF
|
3 | 3 | 190 | 130 | 60 | 3-0 | 0-3 | 2L |
West Virginia
|
4 | 3 | 263 | 238 | 25 | 3-2 | 1-1 | 1W |
|
Colorado
|
2 | 4 | 117 | 154 | -37 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 4L |
Kansas
|
2 | 4 | 192 | 144 | 48 | 2-2 | 0-2 | 2L |
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