UCF Knights vs Arizona State Sun Devils Prediction, 11/9/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UCF Knights vs Arizona State Sun Devils

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024

Location: Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, AZ

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Sun Devils (-4.0)

Total/Over-Under: 56

The Arizona State Sun Devils (6-2) will go up against the UCF Knights (4-5) at Mountain America Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Arizona State opens this contest as 4.0-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 56.

The UCF Knights step onto the field holding a record of 4-5 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Knights played the Arizona Wildcats and went home with a win by a final score of 56-12. In the running game, the Knights conceded 5 yds on 25 tries, which calculates to 0.2 yds per run allowed. UCF allowed 24 completions on 33 attempts for a total of 256 yds, and a completion percentage of 72.7%. When all was said and done, they ran 69 plays which converted into 602 yards. The UCF Knights ended up running the ball 44 times and had 308 yards, which came out to an average of 7.0 yards per carry.

The Knights have attained 4,240 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, UCF has earned 12 touchdowns through the air and 26 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 14 times. UCF has accumulated 214 1st downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 54 penalties for 458 yds. As a team they maintain an average of 272.3 yards on the ground which is 2nd in the nation. When it comes to scoring, the UCF Knights are sitting at 33.2 points per game.

The Knights are sitting in 77th in the country when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 25.4 points per game. They are allowing an average of 3.6 yards per rushing attempt and 117.8 rushing yards per game on the season. Overall, they have allowed 1,060 rushing yards through 9 contests. Concerning yards through the air, the Knights are conceding 2,234 yards which has them ranked 116th in the nation. They have relinquished 248.2 yards per contest via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 65.1%. For the season, they have yielded 366.0 yards per game ranking them 70th in the nation. They have yielded 16 touchdowns by air as well as 11 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Sun Devils head into this game 6-2 for this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Sun Devils got the victory with a final of 42-21 against the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Arizona State relinquished 23 run attempts for 81 yards (3.5 yds per rush). The Sun Devils secondary conceded a completion rate of 57.6%, surrendering 189 yds on 19 out of 33 through the air. The Sun Devils ended up finishing with 529 yds and they ran 78 plays (6.8 yds per play). Arizona State rushed the ball for 4.6 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 225 yards on 49 attempts.

Concerning how much they score, the Sun Devils are 42nd in the nation with an average of 31.1 points per outing. The Arizona State Sun Devils are averaging 417.0 yards per contest, ranking them 48th in Division 1. The Arizona State offense has accrued 380 yds of penalties on 49 violations, which is 84th in D-1 in terms of hurting your team. They have given away 4 interceptions while letting opponents recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 182 1st downs. Over the course of the season so far, the Sun Devils have thrown for 1,653 passing yards as well as an average of 206.6 passing yards per game, which ranks 83rd in D-1. They hold an average of 210.4 run yards per game and have run for 1,683 yards for this year.

Arizona State has allowed the opposition a total of 892 yards via the ground game (111.5 yards/game) and 10 touchdowns via the rush this season. They have allowed the opposition 12 touchdowns through the air as well as 209.9 yards/contest, which puts them in 54th in the country. They have compiled 4 fumbles and 8 picks so far this year. The Sun Devils defense has taken the field for 524 plays, which ranks 32nd in D-1. The Sun Devils are conceding 22.9 points per contest, ranking them 56th in Division 1. This season, they have conceded 183 pts.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Knights +4.0

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