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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 8
(3-3) UCF Knights vs. Iowa State Cyclones (6-0)
Date: Saturday, October 19th
Time: 7:30 ET
Venue: Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA
Week 8 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) UCF +13.5 | Iowa State -13.5
Week 8 CFB Moneyline Odds: UCF +432 | Iowa State -603
College Football Betting Total: O/U 48.5
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UCF and Iowa State are set to face off on Saturday, October 19th, with a 7:30 ET kickoff at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.
The game will be broadcast on FS1, and the Cyclones come in as the -13.5 point favorites.
The over/under line is currently 48.5 points. UCF has a 3-3 record, while Iowa State is undefeated at 6-0 this season.
This is matchup #1 between these two schools. History begins Saturday!
UCF Knights
UCF heads into Week 8 against Iowa State with a 3-3 record, ranking 47th in our power rankings. They have a 60.3% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. So far, the Knights are 1-2 at home and 1-1 on the road this season.
UCF has been favored in three of their six games, going 1-2 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +7, and they are 2-3 against the spread this season.
The over/under line for this week is 48.5 points. UCF’s games have averaged 54.3 points, with an average over/under line of 59.3 points. Their over/under record is 3-2 this season.
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UCF Knights Stats
UCF’s offense is heavily focused on the run, ranking 3rd in the nation in both rushing attempts and yards per game, with an average of 268 yards on the ground. RJ Harvey leads the team with 694 rushing yards, 9 touchdowns, and an impressive 6 yards per carry. Overall, UCF is scoring 30.7 points per game, placing them 38th nationally, and they are converting 45.8% of their third-down opportunities.
KJ Jefferson is the team’s quarterback, with 1,012 passing yards and a passer rating of 96. He has thrown 7 touchdowns and 4 interceptions this season. UCF ranks 87th in passing yards per game. Kobe Hudson is the leading receiver with 477 yards and 3 touchdowns.
UCF’s defense has been strong against the run, allowing just 93.5 rushing yards per game, which ranks 16th nationally. In their recent game against Cincinnati, they gave up only 97 rushing yards on 32 attempts. However, the secondary has struggled, allowing 246 passing yards per game, ranking 119th in the country, and a 69.9% completion rate, which is 156th nationally.
In the game against Cincinnati, UCF’s defense allowed 19 points and 338 total yards, including 241 passing yards. They did manage to force two interceptions. On average, UCF has given up 23.7 points per game this season, which ranks 43rd in the nation.
Iowa State Cyclones
Iowa State enters Week 8 against UCF with a perfect 6-0 record, ranking 17th in our power rankings. They are a lock for bowl eligibility and have a 40.2% chance of winning the Big 12. The Cyclones also have the 8th best odds to make the CFB playoff at 53.1%.
The Cyclones have gone 4-0 as favorites this season, and their average scoring margin is +19.7 points per game. They are 5-0 against the spread, covering in all three road games and both home games.
This week’s over/under line is set at 48.5 points. Iowa State’s games have averaged 41.7 points, with an average over/under line of 45.9 points. Their over/under record for the season stands at 3-2.
Iowa State Cyclones Stats
Heading into week 8, Iowa State’s offense ranks 38th in scoring, averaging 30.7 points per game. However, they are 18th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Rocco Becht has thrown for 1,438 yards with a passer rating of 108. He has 10 touchdowns and 3 interceptions, completing 66.5% of his passes. The Cyclones are 23rd in the nation in completion percentage and 15th in third-down conversions, converting 48.7% of their attempts.
On the ground, Iowa State averages 174.5 rushing yards per game, ranking 29th in rushing attempts. Jaylon Jackson leads the team with 314 rushing yards, averaging 5 yards per carry. Jaylin Noel is the top receiver with 528 yards and three touchdowns on 29 catches.
Iowa State’s defense has been a strong point this season, ranking 4th nationally by allowing just 11 points per game. They also rank 8th in passing yards allowed, giving up only 145.7 yards per game, with opposing quarterbacks managing a passer rating of just 47.8, the 2nd-lowest in the country.
In their recent game against West Virginia, Iowa State’s defense allowed 16 points and gave up 356 total yards. West Virginia rushed 31 times for 150 yards and threw for 206 yards, while Iowa State’s defense also came away with two interceptions.
UCF Knights vs. Iowa State Cyclones NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The UCF Knights are 4-1 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Iowa State Cyclones are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the UCF Knights are 3-7 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Iowa State Cyclones have gone 7-3 across their last ten home games.
- Over the UCF Knights’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Iowa State Cyclones’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 8 NCAA Betting Prediction: Iowa State -13.5
Our projection for this week eight matchup between UCF and Iowa State is a final score of 35-16 in favor of Iowa State. The Cyclones are the -13.5 point favorites, and we expect them to cover the spread.
With the over/under line set at 48.5 points, we see these teams combining for 51 points, making the over the best bet for the total.
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