The Utes will host the Bearcats for a crucial Big 12 matchup.
Cincy has surprised many teams this season, posting a 7-1 record and ranking 17th in the nation.
The Bearcats have won seven consecutive games since losing their opener against Nebraska. Cincinnati remains tied with BYU atop the conference at 5-0. Texas native Brendan Sorsby leads the team with 1,843 yards, 20 touchdowns, and one interception.
Utah has posted a 6-2 overall record and a 3-2 conference record. Kyle Whittingham's team will need to earn a victory tonight to keep its slim Big 12 Championship hopes alive.
The Utes' two losses this season came against BYU and Texas Tech. Junior Devon Dampier leads the Utes with 1,375 passing yards and 442 rushing yards.
Read on for my Utah vs Cincinnati picks and NCAAF parlay for Saturday, November 1.
Utah vs Cincinnati Odds
| Cincinnati Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+10 -105 | 55.5 -110o / -110u | +310 |
| Utah Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-10 -115 | 55.5 -110o / -110u | -390 |
Utah vs Cincinnati Picks, Parlay
- Utah -9.5
- Devon Dampier Anytime Touchdown
Parlay Odds: +145 (bet365)
Spread Pick: Utah -9.5
The line in this game has been a head-scratcher.
Despite the Bearcats being unbeaten in conference play and having not lost a game since August, we see them as a 9.5-point underdog.
As mentioned, the Utes' two losses have come against top 15 teams.
Utah is an elite defensive team that has been dominant at home.
I expect the Utes to control the game on the ground and limit the Bearcats' offense late on Saturday.
Pick: Utah -9.5
Utah Player Prop Pick: Devon Dampier Anytime Touchdown
The San Diego State transfer has impressed in year one with the Utes.
Dampier is one of the best rushing quarterbacks in college football.
Utah will establish the run and wear down the Bearcats' front.
Dampier is a top option in the red zone with his legs and is more than capable of breaking off a long-distance run.
Pick: Devon Dampier Anytime Touchdown
