Free NCAA Football Prediction: UCF vs. Florida Atlantic Odds
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College Football Handicapping Analysis: UCF Knights vs. Florida Atlantic Owls
UCF Knights 1-1 vs. Florida Atlantic Owls 2-1
Date: Saturday, September 17th
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
NCAA Football ATS Spread Odds: Knights -8.0 / Owls 8.0 (Bet Now!)
NCAA Football Moneyline Odds: Knights -316 / Owls 243
NCAA Betting Total Odds: Total O/U 61.5
UCF Knights
This season, the Knights have an overall record of 1-1 and have yet to play a game in the American Athletic.
In their previous game, the Knights fell to Louisville at home by a score of 20-14. UCF also picked up an ATS loss, as they were 5.5 point favorites entering the game.
On offense, the Knights are averaging 35.0 points per-game, good for 63rd in the NCAA. So far, a majority of their touchdowns have come on the ground, as they have rushed for 5, while throwing for 4.
Going into the game, the Knights defensive unit is 36th in the NCAA in points allowed per-game at 15.0.
Against the spread, UCF has gone 5-5-0 in their last 10 games. Over this same period, their straight up record is 7-3-0. The team’s average scoring differential was 8.9, as they averaged 30.1 points per-game. Defensively, they allowed an average of 21.2. Their last 10 over-under record is 5-5-0.
In their last 5 games away from home, the Knights have a straight up record of 2-3-0 while going 2-3-0 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 31.4 points per game in these contests.
Florida Atlantic Owls
This year, Owls have an overall record of 2-1. In addition, they have also played well in the Conference USA, going 1-0.
This week, the Owls will look to pick up another win, as they are coming off a 42-9 win over SE Louisiana. With the 33 point victory, Florida Atlantic also covered the spread.
The Owls head into the game with the 35th ranked scoring offense at 41.0 points per-game. Currently, they have scored a majority of their touchdowns through the air, with 9 receiving touchdowns compared to 6 rushing scores.
Heading into the game, the Owls will hope for some improved play from their defense, as they are currently 60th at 21.0 points per-game allowed.
Through their last 10 matchups, Florida Atlantic has gone 4-6-0 straight up and 3-7-0 vs the spread. The team averaged 26.6 points in these games, while allowing 26.5. Their over-under record was 3-7-0.
Through their last 5 home contests, the Owls offense has averaged 28.6 points per game while allowing an average of 20.4. Florida Atlantic posted an overall record of 3-2-0 while going 2-3-0 ATS.
NCAA Football Handicapping Trends
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Central Florida’s last 6 games on the road
- Central Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- Florida Atlantic is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida Atlantic’s last 5 games at home
4* UCF vs. Florida Atlantic NCAA Betting Final Analysis:
This week, the Owls will be facing a UCF defense that finished 65th in pass yards allowed per-game. Last year, they averaged 264.3 yards per-game when facing defenses ranked outside the top 50 in passing defense.
This week, the Knights will be facing a Florida Atlantic defense that finished 150th in pass yards allowed per-game. Last year, they averaged 216.2 yards per-game when facing defenses ranked outside the top 50 in passing defense.
4* UCF Knights vs. Florida Atlantic Owls NCAA Betting Pick: UCF ATS
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