Cincinnati Bearcats vs UCF Knights Prediction, 10/12/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Cincinnati Bearcats vs UCF Knights

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, FL

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Knights (-3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 59

FBC Mortgage Stadium is the site where the UCF Knights (3-2) will take on the Cincinnati Bearcats (3-2) on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Cincinnati opens as 3.0-point underdogs. The betting total is set at 59.

The Cincinnati Bearcats head into this matchup 3-2 this year. In their last matchup, the Bearcats faced the Texas Tech Red Raiders and took a loss by a score of 44-41. The Cincinnati Bearcats ended up rushing 33 times and tallied 129 yds, earning them an average of 3.9 yds per attempt. In all, they ran 78 plays which gave them a total of 555 yds. Cincinnati relinquished 19 pass completions on 29 attempts for a total of 251 yds, and a completion percentage of 65.5%. In the running game, the Bearcats conceded 231 yds on 36 tries, which is an average of 6.4 yards per rush surrendered.

The Bearcats have attained 2,425 total yards for the season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Cincinnati has amassed 12 touchdowns via the pass and 8 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 7 times. Cincinnati has accrued 118 first downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 21 infractions for 179 yards. As a unit they have an average of 183.8 yards on the ground which ranks them 45th in the nation. When talking about putting points on the board, the Cincinnati Bearcats are averaging 33.4 PPG.

When it comes to passing yardage, the Bearcats are allowing 1,245 yds which puts them in 95th in the country. They are conceding 249.0 yards per game via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 60.9%. In total, they have relinquished 407.6 yards/game which ranks them 105th in the country. They have relinquished 9 touchdowns through the air as well as 2 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing 5.0 yards per rushing attempt and 158.6 rushing yards per contest this season. During this campaign, they have conceded 793 running yards through 5 games. The Bearcats rank 48th in the country when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 21.6 PPG.

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The Knights come into this game with a record of 3-2 for this season. For their last game, the Knights took a loss by a score of 24-13 when they played the Florida Gators. UCF ran the ball for 2.7 yards per carry, totaling 108 yds on 40 attempts. The Knights finished with 273 yards and they ran 62 plays (4.4 yards per play). The Knights secondary conceded a completion rate of 82.1%, surrendering 229 yards on 23 for 28 passing. UCF surrendered 32 rushing attempts for 130 yards (4.1 yards per carry).

Regarding their ability to score points, the Knights sit 35th in the country with 34.2 points per game. The UCF Knights are averaging 489.2 yards/outing, which has them sitting 11th in D-1. The UCF offense has 244 yards of penalties on 27 infractions, which ranks 98th in college football in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 4 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 4 fumbles and they have been able to earn 130 1st downs. For the season thus far, the Knights have compiled 1,034 yards via the pass as well as an average of 206.8 throwing yards per contest, which has them ranked 88th in the nation. They maintain an average of 282.4 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 1,412 yards overall.

UCF has surrendered a total of 450 yards rushing (90.0 yards per game) and 4 touchdowns via the rush this year. They have surrendered 10 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 247.0 yards/outing, which has them in 103rd in D-1. Their defense has totaled 0 fumbles recovered and 5 picks so far this season. The Knights defense has taken part in 305 plays, ranking them 24th in Division 1. The Knights are relinquishing 24.6 points per contest, ranking them 75th in the nation. Over the course of the season, they have given up 123 points in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Knights -3.0

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