Ohio State vs. Utah CFB Predictions and Odds - Jan 1, 2022

Updated: Dec 20, 2023, 10:43 PM ET | First published: Dec 12, 2021, 11:15 PM ET

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Ohio State vs. Utah CFB Predictions and Odds - Jan 1, 2022

Utah squares off with Ohio State in the 2022 Rose Bowl at Rose Bowl on New Year's Day, beginning at 5:00PM EST.

Dimers' best betting picks for Ohio State vs. Utah, plus game predictions and best odds, are featured below.

Who will win the 2022 Rose Bowl?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the 2022 Rose Bowl 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives Ohio State a 54% chance of defeating Utah.

MORE: Full Betting Analysis for Ohio State vs. Utah

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

Utah is the +4 underdog against Ohio State, with -105 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds available.

For the favored Ohio State (-4) to cover the spread, DraftKings Sportsbook also has the best odds on offer at -115.

PointsBet has the best moneyline odds for Utah at +200. That means you can bet $100 to profit $200, earning a total payout of $300, if it wins.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for Ohio State at -180, where you can risk $180 to win $100, for a total payout of $280, if it comes out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 65.5 with PointsBet, which has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out all the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best College Football odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the bookmakers have got it right and both Ohio State and Utah are a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 65.5 points is a 57% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Ohio State vs. Utah

Spread: Utah +4 at -105 with DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability)
Moneyline: Utah Win at +200 with PointsBet (4.4% edge) 🔥
Over/Under: Under 65.5 at -110 with PointsBet (57% probability) 🔥

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While Ohio State is more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on Utah moneyline is the best option because of the 4.4% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Rose Bowl Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Ohio State vs. Utah at Rose Bowl on Saturday has Ohio State winning 31-30.

Use our dynamic widget below to view the latest Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full coverage of this week's Ohio State-Utah matchup, including pre-game predictions, best betting picks, and live scores.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting analysis before Ohio State vs. Utah on Saturday January 1, 2022.

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Ohio State vs. Utah 2022 CFB Game Info

When does Utah play Ohio State in College Football?

Date: Saturday January 1, 2022
Time: 5:00PM EST / 2:00PM PST
Venue: Rose Bowl

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