College Football Odds Week 2: Utah vs Baylor Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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College football odds for Week 2 are on the board and receiving plenty of attention as we tackle all the major storylines of the weekend. The Utah Utes and Baylor Bears meet at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas on Saturday, September 9 at 12:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Here's everything you need to know about the college football odds for the Week 2 game between Utah and Baylor: the opening lines, spreads, betting trends and more. Check back regularly for updates.

No. 14 Utah vs Baylor Odds

• Opening point spread: Utah -6.5
• Opening moneyline: Utah TBA/Baylor TBA
• Opening total: Over/Under 50.5 points scored
• Time: Noon ET Saturday (ESPN)

UPDATE 1 P.M. ET FRIDAY: BetMGM opened the Utes -6.5 and peaked at -8.5 this morning, before backing up to -7.5 just a few minutes ago. Early ticket count heavily favors Utah, at nearly 8/1, and early money is 2.5/1 on the Utes.

The moneyline opened Utah -225/Baylor +180, peaked at -350/+270 and is now -300/+250. It's pretty much all Utes at BetMGM.

By Wednesday, the total at BetMGM was down to 47 from a 50.5 opener. It's still at 47 this afternoon, with tickets just shy of 2/1 on the Over, but money 2.5/1 on the Under.

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET MONDAY: Utah didn't have starting QB Cam Rising in Week 1, as he nears recovery from a torn ACL in the Rose Bowl. But it hardly mattered as the Utes (1-0 SU and ATS), giving 5.5 points at home, coasted by Florida 24-11.

Baylor (0-1 SU and ATS) opened its season Saturday against Sun Belt Conference foe Texas State, in what was expected to be an easy home opener. Instead, the Bears were major upset victims, stunningly dealt a 42-31 loss laying 27.5 points.

Interestingly, TwinSpires' first moves on this game were to Utah -6/-5.5. But that tide quickly turned, and the Utes are now -7. Utah is taking 74% of early tickets/53% of early money.

"Sharp play on Baylor +6.5 and +6," Lucas said.

The total nudged up to 51, with 55% of early tickets/62% of early money on the Over.

Click here for Vegas Insider senior reporter Patrick Everson's full College Football Odds Week 2 Report containing spreads, lines, and trends for every Top 25 matchup.

Patrick Everson

Patrick Everson is a senior reporter for VegasInsider. Based in Las Vegas since 1994, he's worked in the sports betting journalism/content space for more than a decade. He's most known for his deep roster of contacts behind sportsbook counters, providing readers and viewers with the ins-and-outs of how events are being bet. He's also a thought leader in the sports betting space, often appearing on or moderating panels at national conferences. More from Patrick Everson