USF Bulls vs Florida Atlantic Owls Prediction, 11/1/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: USF Bulls vs Florida Atlantic Owls

Date: Friday, November 1, 2024

Location: FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, FL

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Owls (+2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 52.5

FAU Stadium is the site where the Florida Atlantic Owls (2-5) will take on the USF Bulls (3-4) on Friday, November 1, 2024. USF opens as 2.5-point favorites. The over/under has been set at 52.5.

The USF Bulls step onto the field holding a record of 3-4 for this season. In their last contest, the Bulls played the UAB Blazers and walked away with a win by a score of 35-25. Against the run, the Bulls gave up 101 yards on 34 tries, which calculates to 3.0 yards per run allowed. USF allowed 33 completions on 56 attempts for 384 yds, and a completion percentage of 58.9%. In all, they ran 73 plays which converted into 349 yards. The USF Bulls ran the football 41 different times and accounted for 148 yds, which had them averaging 3.6 yards per attempt.

The Bulls have earned 2,447 total yards this season. In terms of notching touchdowns, USF has amassed 6 passing touchdowns and 15 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 10 different times. USF has 133 1st downs as a team, and they have been called for 54 infractions for 468 yards. As a team they're averaging 152.3 yards on the ground ranking this team at 74th in the nation. Regarding getting in the endzone, the USF Bulls are sitting at 25.1 points per outing.

Concerning passing yards, the Bulls have conceded 2,039 yds which has them sitting in 114th in Division 1. They have yielded 291.3 yards per contest through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 63.7%. During this campaign, they have allowed 428.6 yards per contest ranking them 118th in D-1. They have conceded 14 touchdowns by air as well as 12 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.8 yards per rush and 137.3 yards on the ground per game for the campaign. During this campaign, they have allowed 961 rushing yards through 7 outings. The Bulls are ranked 105th in the country when it comes to their opponents scoring, giving up 30.0 PPG.

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The Owls come into this matchup with a record of 2-5 for this season. For their last game, the Owls went home defeated by a final of 38-24 when they faced the UTSA Roadrunners. Florida Atlantic ran for 3.0 yards per tote, finishing the game with 100 yards on 33 carries. The Owls finished the game with 203 yards and they ran 54 plays (3.8 yards per play). The Owls pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 57.8%, surrendering 340 yds on 26 for 45 through the air. Florida Atlantic surrendered 44 running attempts for 145 yards (3.3 yds per carry).

The Florida Atlantic Owls hold an average of 349.6 yards per game, which is good for 100th in college football. The Florida Atlantic offense has 405 penalty yards on 54 infractions, which is good for 42nd in D-1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They maintain an average of 168.4 rushing yards per game and have run for 1,179 yards for this season. They have tossed 8 picks while surrendering 3 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 131 first downs. Concerning their scoring prowess, the Owls currently rank 94th in Division 1 maintaining an average of 24.4 PPG. For the season so far, the Owls have thrown for 1,268 passing yards as well as an average of 181.1 throwing yards per outing, giving them a rank of 111th in D-1.

Florida Atlantic has allowed a total of 1,405 rushing yards (200.7 yards per outing) and 11 touchdowns via the rush this season. They have yielded 13 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 192.6 yards/game, which puts them in 33rd in D-1. Their defense has totaled 6 fumbles recovered and 8 interceptions for the year. The Owls defense has been on the field for 482 plays, which has them ranked 35th in Division 1. The Owls are giving up 28.1 points per game, which has them 92nd in the nation. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 197 points.

Who will win tonight's Bulls/Owls college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Bulls -2.5

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