Ailing Arizona State standout QB Sam Leavitt has been reduced to doubtful, which puts the Sun Devils behind the eight ball. They were already peeking out from behind it. Utah ranks ninth in FBS for rush offense. If the projected rains soak the field, the Utes' edge in that category will be magnified. Utah enjoyed a bye week following a 34-point wipeout of West Virginia two weeks ago, which bettered its SU and ATS record to 4-1. They are rested and rolling.

Armed with tremendous weapons on offense and a defense that has proven to be very opportunistic with many of their returning starters from last season, it's hard not to like the Sun Devils to cover this spread. Also, we've seen them be able to put the ball in the paint against equally as tough defenses all season long.