Wildcats claw out win against Utes in desert duel

What: #22 Utah vs #17 Arizona
When: Saturday, November 18th, 2:30 PM ET
Where: Arizona Stadium - Tucson, AZ

Cue the marching band; this NCAA showdown between the Arizona Wildcats and the Utah Utes is set to be one for the books.

This is not your average college football game; it's a duel in the desert that could redefine the Pac-12 landscape.

There will be no shortage of Online college football betting as the college football season enters its crucial stage, and every game becomes a high-stakes chess match.

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This Saturday, we're all-in on the Wildcats as they gear up to claw their way past the Utes in Tucson, earning their fifth consecutive victory and proving they're the real deal.


Utah Utes +1	-113	-110	-110
Arizona Wildcats -1	-107	-110	-110

Arizona Wildcats

The Wildcats have been on a tear, rocking a four-game winning streak and looking to secure their fifth on home turf. The team's offense is firing on all cylinders, dropping at least 27 points in every game during their winning streak.

On the other hand, the Utes have been hit-or-miss, struggling to carve out victories against top-tier teams.

The name of the game for the Wildcats? Adaptability. Redshirt freshman quarterback Noah Fifita is the perfect embodiment of this.

Fifita has been a revelation, passing for 1,735 yards and 16 touchdowns against just 4 interceptions. The young gun had an iffy first half against Colorado last week, but he rallied, leading the Wildcats to a thrilling 34-31 victory.

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— Arizona Football (@ArizonaFBall) November 14, 2023

The Wildcats boast one of the nation's top receiving duos, with Tetairoa McMillan and Jacob Cowing totaling 133 receptions, 1,394 receiving yards, and 18 touchdowns.

The spread for this game is one point in favor of Arizona. That's prime real estate for bettors looking to back the Wildcats

Arizona owns an absurd 22-10-1 ATS (68.8%) record at home vs. ranked opponents since 2005, covering by over 7.5 points per game.

Arizona Wildcats -1 Utah Utes vs. Arizona Wildcats

-107

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Utah Utes

On the flip side, the Utes have had a rough go, especially with injuries plaguing their roster. Their current QB, Bryson Barnes, has been okay, but he's no starting material.

Barnes has completed 103 of 176 passes for 1,197 yards, with 10 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. Compare that to Fifita's stats, and it's clear that the scales tip in Arizona's favor.

Utah's offensive performance can be distilled to a simple observation — it tends to thrive against weaker defenses but often encounters challenges against formidable defensive opponents.

While this may seem straightforward, it aligns with the outcomes the Utes have experienced this season.

Utah defense orchestrated by Morgan Scalley, has been performing well allowing a mere 17.8 points per game and limiting opponents to 299.8 total yards per game.

The Utes, positioned at 15th in defensive success rate, have consistently stifled nearly every non-elite offense they've confronted.

Utah Utes +1 Utah Utes vs. Arizona Wildcats

-113

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Total Points


Over 44.5 Points	-110	-115	-110
Under 44.5 Points	-110	-105	-110

Also, let's not forget that this showdown is taking place in Arizona's backyard. The Wildcats have been dominant at home, and the crowd will undoubtedly provide that extra spark. Home-field advantage is a real factor, folks.

Moreover, if you consider the Over 44.5 points, it's easy to see why Arizona is the pick here.

The Wildcats' recent offensive performances suggest they can contribute a good chunk of those points, and with the Utes' shaky defense, we could be in for a high-scoring affair.