We’ve been utilizing Bet Labs and PRO Report to find the best picks involving FCS teams for Week 1. Among the games that caught our eye due to influential bets on both the spread and over/under — the Southern Utah vs. Utah matchup.
Utah's quarterback, Cameron Rising, is entering his seventh season under the guidance of head coach Kyle Whittingham, adding another layer of familiarity and expectation to the Utes' strategy as they enter the Big 12.
According to PRO Report, the Southern Utah vs. Utah spread is attracting big money, while the over/under line is landing sharp action, indicating that respected bettors are influencing both markets.
These movements often signal where the smart money is headed, which is neat for markets like FBS-FCS games and lower-profile tilts. Thursday's Thunderbirds vs. Utes opener kicks at 9 p.m. ET.
Transitioning to insights from PRO Report, here's which signals are activated on the Southern Utah vs. Utah spread and over/under predictions Thursday of college football Week 1.
Southern Utah vs Utah Spread, Over/Under Predictions Thursday of College Football Week 1
The Southern vs. Utah spread, less than 24 hours out, is -37.5 to -38.5. This marks one of the largest Week 1 spreads,
The Southern Utah vs. Utah over/under, meanwhile, is set anywhere from 53.5 to 54.5. Utah is expected to account for the bulk of the scoring.
| Southern Utah Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+38.5 -112 | 54.5 -115o / -105u | |
| Utah Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-38.5 -108 | 54.5 -115o / -105u | |
And speaking of big money … it's influencing the Southern Utah vs. Utah lines roughly 24 hours out from game time.
Interestingly, big money is showing a strong preference for