UCLA Bruins vs Utah Utes Prediction & Picks - NCAA
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by Matt Lowrimore | in NCAA Picks
One of the late games on Saturday's Week 1 college football slate will see the Utah Utes, out of the Big 12, take on the UCLA Bruins, out of the Big Ten. Let's take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Utes and the Bruins.
UCLA enters this game coming off a down season, one where they finished with an overall record of 5-7 and 3-6 in the Big Ten. The Bruins were inconsistent the entire season, especially in their home games, where they went 2-4 over six games.
As for Utah, they enter this game also coming off a season where they finished 5-7 and 2-7 in the Big 12. The Utes started last season 4-0, but a seven-game losing streak doomed them, and they missed out on a bowl game. Utah was, however, decent on the road last season, going 3-3 over six games.
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UCLA Bruins and Utah Utes Latest Matches
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UCLA Bruins - Utah Utes Key Points
- The Bruins were 2-4 SU at home last season
- The Bruins were 3-2 SU to end last season
- The Utes were 3-3 SU on the road last season
- The Utes were 1-4 SU to end last season
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Our UCLA Bruins vs Utah Utes Prediction
There is some hope for UCLA this season, as they brought in Nico Iamaleava to play quarterback after he transferred from Tennessee. Iamaleava helped lead the Volunteers to the first round of the college football playoffs last season, which ended in a blowout loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Iamaleava was inconsistent at times last season when playing for Tennessee, but there is reason to believe his transfer to UCLA will be the kickstart he needs to turn his career around. Further, UCLA's schedule is nearly as tough as a team in the SEC, so Iamaleava should find success against softer defenses.
Utah is the favorite in this matchup, but given the below-average offense they showcased last season, our Utah Utes vs UCLA Bruins prediction is: UCLA Bruins +5.5.All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
