Arizona Wildcats vs UCF Knights Prediction, 11/2/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Arizona Wildcats vs UCF Knights

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024

Location: FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, FL

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Knights (-6.0)

Total/Over-Under: 56

The UCF Knights (3-5) will go up against the Arizona Wildcats (3-5) at FBC Mortgage Stadium on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Arizona opens this matchup as 6.0-point underdogs. The total comes in at 56.

The Arizona Wildcats come into this game with a record of 3-5 for this season. In their last contest, the Wildcats stepped onto the field against the West Virginia Mountaineers and ended up losing by a score of 31-26. In the running game, the Wildcats gave up 203 yards on 40 attempts, which is 5.1 yds per rush surrendered. Arizona conceded 18 pass completions on 22 tries for a total of 198 yds, and a completion percentage of 81.8%. On the day, they had 59 plays which gave them 386 yds. The Arizona Wildcats ended up rushing 25 different times and compiled 78 yards, which earned them an average of 3.1 yds per attempt.

The Wildcats have earned 3,112 total yards for the year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Arizona has amassed 11 passing touchdowns and 10 touchdowns on the ground. They have turned the ball over 16 different times. Arizona has amassed 157 first downs as a team, and they have been flagged for 58 penalties for 496 yds. As a unit they're holding an average of 128.8 yards via the ground game which ranks them 97th in the nation. In terms of scoring, the Arizona Wildcats are averaging 23.4 points per contest.

When it comes to passing yardage, the Wildcats are allowing 1,718 yds which has them sitting in 71st in the nation. They have relinquished 214.8 yards per outing via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 60.6%. In total, they are granting 366.9 yards per game ranking them 69th in the nation. They have relinquished 14 touchdowns by air as well as 11 touchdowns pounding the rock. The opposition is running for 4.4 yards per rush and 152.1 rushing yards per game on the season. During the season, they have allowed 1,217 yards via the running game in 8 games. The Wildcats rank 91st in the country when it comes to team defense, giving up 28.0 points per game.

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The Knights come into this matchup with a record of 3-5 for this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Knights went home defeated by a final of 37-24 when they faced the BYU Cougars. UCF rushed for 6.2 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 181 yds on 29 carries. The Knights finished the game with 379 yards and they ran 56 plays (6.8 yards per play). The Knights secondary gave up a completion rate of 66.7%, surrendering 228 yds on 16 out of 24 through the air. UCF gave up 51 rush attempts for 252 yards (4.9 yards per rush).

The UCF Knights average 454.8 yards per outing, which has them sitting 20th in Division 1. The UCF offense has 418 penalty yds on 49 violations, which is 58th in D-1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They average 267.9 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 2,143 yards overall. They have tossed 8 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 6 fumbles and they have been able to earn 181 1st downs. In relation to their scoring prowess, the Knights currently sit 52nd in college football averaging 30.4 points per game. For the year to this point, the Knights have thrown for 1,495 passing yards as well as an average of 186.9 throwing yards per outing, which is ranked 106th in the country.

UCF has allowed a total of 1,055 rushing yards (131.9 yards/game) in addition to 11 touchdowns on the ground on the year. They have given up 14 touchdowns through the air and 247.3 yards/game, ranking them 108th in Division 1. Their defense has tallied 1 fumble and 9 picks for the year. The Knights defense has taken the field for 546 plays, which is good for 105th in the nation. The Knights are relinquishing 27.1 PPG, which puts them 86th in the country. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 217 points in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Wildcats +6.0

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