Pac-12 Championship Game Odds: Utah Favored Over Oregon
Troy Wayrynen, USA Today Sports.
Pac 12 Championship Odds: Oregon vs. Utah
- Spread: Oregon -6.5
- Over/Under: 50.5
- Time: Friday, 8 p.m. ET
- TV: ABC
- Location: Levi Stadium, Santa Clara, Calif.
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Just a few weeks ago, the Utah vs. Oregon spread felt like it might be a pick'em, or at the very least under a field goal.
Not anymore. The Utes opened -5.5 at PointsBet and the line is currently at 6.5.
Our power ratings make Utah a 6-point favorite.
Utah's Statistical Profile
- Power Rating: 5
- ATS Record: 9-3
- Over/Under Record: 3-8-1
- Off. Yards Per Play: 6.91 (9th)
- Def. Yards Per Play: 4.20 (4th)
What Utah Does Well: The Utes are a very complete team, ranking top 10 in both offensive and defensive yards per play. Quarterback Tyler Huntley has been excellent (his 11.1 yards per attempt is No. 3 nationally) and the defense has been dominant.
Despite Utah continuing to improve in our power ratings, the Utes have covered eight straight games.
Where Utah Needs Work: There aren't many cracks in this team's makeup.
The offense doesn't have the big play ability of a Clemson or LSU — it ranks 76th in rushing explosiveness and 50th in passing. So if it did get into the College Football Playoff, playing from behind could be an issue.
Oregon's Statistical Profile
- Power Rating: 9
- ATS Record: 6-6
- Over/Under Record: 5-7
- Off. Yards Per Play: 6.48 (19th)
- Def. Yards Per Play: 4.75 (15th)
What Oregon Does Well: Oregon is fairly complete on both sides of the ball, and the offense had still looked good until a win over Oregon State, averaging at least 6.4 yards per play in four straight games.
Where Oregon Needs Work: The defense has really taken a step back in the second half of the season, getting torched by Washington, Washington State and Arizona State.
The Ducks also struggle to generate big plays on the ground, ranking 86th in rushing explosiveness.
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