College Football

College football odds Week 1: How to bet Utah-Florida

Published Sep. 2, 2022 5:11 p.m. ET

The Utah Utes travel to the Swamp to face off with the Florida Gators for a Week 1 college football showdown on Saturday evening.

Utah went 10-4 overall last season, including a 48-45 loss to Ohio State on New Year's Day in the Rose Bowl. The Gators didn't fare as well as the Utes in 2021. They went 6-7 overall, including a 29-17 loss to UCF in Gasparilla Bowl.

The stakes are high for both teams as Utah is ranked No. 7 in the country, and Florida's new head coach Billy Napier is on a quest to turn the Gator program around. So which team will come out on top this weekend?

Here's everything you need from a betting perspective on the game between Utah and Florida from the point spread, moneyline, total over/under and expert pick (odds via FOX Bet).

No. 7 Utah @ Florida (7 p.m. ET Saturday, ESPN)

Point spread: Utah -2.5 (Utah favored to win by more than 2.5 points, otherwise Florida covers)
Moneyline: Utah -138 favorite to win (bet $10 to win $17.25 total); Florida +110 underdog to win (bet $10 to win $21 total)
Total scoring over/under: 51 points scored by both teams combined

Pick via FOX Sports analyst Geoff Schwartz:

"I don't have a lean on this particular game, but I love the Florida team total Over this year.

"Florida’s 2021 season was a tale of two halves. The Gators started the season 4-2, including a two-point loss to the Tide where they controlled the line of scrimmage. Unfortunately for former Florida coach Dan Mullen, they limped to the finish line, getting dominated by Georgia and South Carolina, and barely beating Samford on the way to a 6-7 finish. Former Louisiana coach Billy Napier replaced Mullen, and things are looking up for the Gators in 2022.

"According to Bill Connelly’s SP+ rankings, Florida finished the 2021 season ranked 23rd on offense, 39th on defense and 30th overall.

"Overall, here's what will help Florida hit its season win total over: New coaching, better discipline all over the field and winning the turnover battles. If the Gators do all that, they will have more wins than losses this season."

PICK: Florida Over 6.5 wins at FOX Bet

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