UCF at North Carolina College Football Picks and Predictions 9/15/2018

Saturday, September 15, 2018

Kenan Memorial Stadium

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The UCF Knights travel to Kenan Memorial Stadium to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday, September 15, 2018. The opening line for this game has UCF as 14.5 point favorites. The Knights have an ATS record of 1-1-0 while their over/under record is 1-1-0. The Tar Heels have an over/under record of 1-1-0 and they are 0-1-1 against the spread.

Valuable UCF Knights Betting Trends

The UCF Knights are 1-1-0 against the over/under

The UCF Knights are 1-1-0 against the spread

Important North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Trends

The North Carolina Tar Heels are 1-1-0 against the over/under

The North Carolina Tar Heels are 0-1-1 against the spread

Key UCF Knights Injuries

09/09/18 DB Aaron Robinson Neck is questionable Saturday vs North Carolina
09/09/18 OL Parker Boudreaux Undisclosed is questionable Saturday vs North Carolina

Key North Carolina Tar Heels Injuries

09/09/18 DT Aaron Crawford Knee is questionable Saturday vs Central Florida
09/09/18 S Myles Dorn Leg is questionable Saturday vs Central Florida
09/04/18 DE Malik Carney Suspension 4-game suspension (eligible to return 10/13 vs Virginia Tech)
08/07/18 WR Beau Corrales Suspension 4-game suspension (eligible to return 9/27 vs Miami)
08/07/18 OL Jordan Tucker Suspension 4-game suspension (eligible to return 9/27 vs Miami)
08/07/18 OL Quiron Johnson Suspension 4-game suspension (eligible to return 9/27 vs Miami)
08/06/18 OL Brian Anderson Suspension 4-game suspension (eligible to return 9/27 vs Miami)
08/06/18 QB Chazz Surratt Suspension 4-game suspension (eligible to return 9/27 vs Miami)
08/06/18 CB Greg Ross Suspension 2-game suspension (eligible to return 9/22 vs UCF)
08/06/18 LB Malik Robinson Undisclosed 4-game suspension (eligible to return 9/27 vs Miami)
08/06/18 CB Tre Shaw Suspension 2-game suspension (eligible to return 9/22 vs UCF)
08/06/18 DL Tyrone Hopper Suspension 4-game suspension (eligible to return 9/27 vs Miami)

Useful Offensive Statistics

The UCF Knights are 18th in Division 1 in points scored with 94. They have run 159 plays this season for 1,225 yards, which ranks them 28th in the nation in total offense. The Knights average 7.7 yards per play, which is 16th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 64 1st downs this year, placing them 10th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground UCF has run for 619 yards as a team, which ranks 5th in the country. They've run 82 times, averaging 7.5 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Knights have been penalized on offense 3 times for 27 yards so far this season, which has them 128th in the nation in penalties. McKenzie Milton has thrown for 589 yards this season. He has completed 45 passes on 71 attempts for a completion percentage of 63.4%. His quarterback rating this year is 152.5. He averages 8.3 yards per pass attempt and 8.1 adjusted yards per throw.

Defensive Statistics

UCF is 14th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 17. They have surrendered a total of 744 yards on D, which is 73rd in Division 1. The Knights are ranked 45th in yards per play allowed with 4.7. Opposing offenses have completed 33 passes on 60 attempts against the UCF Knights defense this season, placing them 56th and 64th in the country. The UCF pass defense has also given up a total of 346 yards through the air, which is 43rd overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 97 attempts for 398 yards this year, putting them in 102nd place in D-1 against the run. The Knights have committed 14 penalties for 142 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 100th in the nation.

Special Teams Stats

UCF is ranked 23rd in the nation in punt returns with 6. They've accumulated 84 punt return yards and average 14 yards per return, which is 27th in college football. They have returned 4 kicks for 54 yards on special teams, ranking 94th in kick return yardage. The Knights average 14 yards per kick return and they are 11th in the country in all-purpose yards with 1,363. UCF Knights kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 13 for 13 this year. Their punters have totaled 120 yards on 4 punts, averaging 30 yards per punt. That places them 127th in Division 1 in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Tar Heels have run for 325 yards as a team, which ranks 75th in the nation. They've run 63 times, averaging 5.2 yards per rush as a unit. The Tar Heels have been penalized on offense 20 times for 189 yards so far this year, which has them 8th in the country in penalties. They are 116th in Division 1 in points scored with 36. They have run 142 plays this year for 696 yards, which ranks them 97th in the nation in total offense. The North Carolina Tar Heels average 4.9 yards per play, which is 107th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 35 1st downs this season, ranking them 102nd overall as an offensive unit. Nathan Elliott has completed 37 throws while attempting 73 passes for a completion percentage of 50.7%. He has passed for 356 yards this year. He averages 2.7 adjusted yards per throw and 4.9 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 85.2.

Defensive Statistics

The North Carolina Tar Heels rush defense has given up 98 attempts for 380 yards this season, putting them in 98th place in the country against the run. They have had 9 penalties for 75 yards on defense this year. That places them 26th in Division 1. North Carolina is 101st in college football in points surrendered on defense with 65. They have given up a total of 789 yards on D, which is 85th in the nation. The Tar Heels are 47th in yards per play allowed with 4.8. Opponent offenses have completed 35 throws on 65 attempts against the North Carolina defense this season, ranking them 65th and 77th in the country. The North Carolina Tar Heels pass defense has also surrendered a total of 409 yards in the air, which is 58th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

North Carolina kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 3 for 3 this season. Their punters have accumulated 518 yards on 12 punts, averaging 43 yards per punt. That ranks them 44th in the NCAA in punting average. North Carolina is 37th in the country in punt returns with 5. They've totaled 31 punt return yards and average 6.2 yards per return, which is 81st in D-1. They have returned 6 kicks for 117 yards on special teams, which puts them 45th in kick return yardage. The Tar Heels average 20 yards per kick return and they are 90th in the nation in all-purpose yards with 844.

Who will win tonight's Knights/Tar Heels college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Knights -14.5

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