UCF Knights vs Iowa State Cyclones Prediction, 10/19/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UCF Knights vs Iowa State Cyclones

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, IA

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Cyclones (-13.0)

Total/Over-Under: 49

Jack Trice Stadium is the location where the Iowa State Cyclones (6-0) will attempt to defeat the UCF Knights (3-3) on Saturday, October 19, 2024. UCF opens as 13.0-point dogs from oddsmakers. The over/under is 49.

The UCF Knights head into this game 3-3 this season. In their last matchup, the Knights played the Cincinnati Bearcats and ended up losing by a score of 19-13. On the day, they ran 65 plays which totaled 397 yds. The UCF Knights ran the ball a total of 40 times and amassed 196 yards, which came out to an average of 4.9 yards per attempt. When it came to stopping the run, the Knights gave up 97 yards on 32 tries, which averages out to 3.0 yards per run surrendered. UCF relinquished 25 completions on 38 attempts for a total of 241 yds, and a completion percentage of 65.8%.

When talking about putting the ball in the endzone, the UCF Knights are averaging 30.7 points per game. As a team they're averaging 268.0 yards in the run game which ranks them 4th in Division 1. The Knights have racked up 2,843 total yards for the year. In terms of scoring touchdowns, UCF has earned 8 passing touchdowns and 15 rushing touchdowns. UCF has earned 149 1st downs, and they have been called for 37 penalties for 319 yards. They have surrendered the football 10 times.

Regarding yards through the air, the Knights have allowed 1,476 yds which has them ranked 98th in college football. They are giving up 246.0 yards per contest via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 69.1%. In total, they are conceding 337.2 yards per game ranking them 46th in Division 1. They have yielded 11 touchdowns via the pass and 5 touchdowns via the ground game. The opposition is running for an average of 3.2 yards per attempt on the ground and 91.2 rushing yards per game on the season. During the season, they have allowed 547 yards on the ground through 6 contests. The Knights are ranked 68th in college football regarding team defense, allowing 23.7 PPG.

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The Cyclones head into this game 6-0 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Cyclones got the victory with a final of 28-16 when they played the West Virginia Mountaineers. The Cyclones ended up finishing with 394 yards while running 71 plays (5.5 yds per play). Iowa State rushed for 2.9 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 129 yards on 45 carries. Iowa State conceded 32 running attempts for 148 yards (4.6 yards per rush). The Cyclones passing defense gave up a completion rate of 56.3%, surrendering 206 yds on 18 out of 32 passing.

Regarding their scoring prowess, the Cyclones sit 52nd in D-1 holding an average of 30.7 points per outing. The Iowa State Cyclones maintain an average of 422.2 yards per outing, which has them sitting 50th in D-1. The Iowa State offense has 166 yards of penalties on 21 infractions, which is 133rd in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown 4 picks while letting opponents recover 0 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 128 first downs. During the season thus far, the Cyclones currently sit at 1,487 passing yards as well as holding an average of 247.8 passing yards per game, which is ranked 49th in the country. They have an average of 174.3 yards via the ground game and have toted the ball for 1,046 yards for the season.

The Cyclones are allowing 11.0 points per contest, which puts them 5th in Division 1. Iowa State has given up a total of 838 rushing yards (139.7 yards per game) in addition to 3 touchdowns on the ground so far this year. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 66 pts. They have surrendered 5 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 145.7 yards/game, which has them in 5th in Division 1. The Cyclones defense has participated in 372 plays, which is 34th in college football. They have 3 fumbles recovered and 10 interceptions on the year.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Cyclones -13.0

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