Utah Utes vs UCF Knights Prediction, 11/29/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Utah Utes vs UCF Knights

Date: Friday, November 29, 2024

Location: FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, FL

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Knights (-8.5)

Total/Over-Under: 48

The Utah Utes (4-7) are traveling to FBC Mortgage Stadium on Friday, November 29, 2024 where they will attempt to defeat the UCF Knights (4-7). Utah opens as 8.5-point dogs from oddsmakers. The total comes in at 48.

The Utah Utes step onto the field holding a record of 4-7 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Utes took on the Iowa State Cyclones and ended up losing by a score of 31-28. In the running game, the Utes gave up 123 yards on 39 attempts, which calculates to 3.2 yds per run surrendered. Utah allowed 21 pass completions on 39 attempts for a total of 282 yards, and a completion rate of 53.8%. At the end of the game, they had 45 plays which totaled 224 yds. The Utah Utes ran the ball 28 times and totaled 95 yards, which earned them an average of 3.4 yds per carry.

The Utes have racked up 3,762 total yards over the course of this year. With reference to getting the ball in the endzone, Utah has amassed 19 touchdowns via the pass and 7 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the football 22 times. Utah has compiled 188 first downs, and they have been called for 57 infractions for 485 yards. As a team they hold an average of 134.5 yards in the run game which ranks them 93rd in Division 1. Regarding putting the ball in the endzone, the Utah Utes are averaging 23.2 points per game.

In terms of passing yardage, the Utes have conceded 2,197 yds which ranks them 43rd in D-1. They have conceded 199.7 yards per game through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 52.9%. During this campaign, they are allowing 325.2 yards per game putting them at 30th in the nation. They have yielded 14 touchdowns through the air and 12 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.8 yards per rush and 125.5 yards on the ground per contest on the season. Overall, they have allowed 1,381 rushing yards through 11 outings. The Utes sit in 34th in Division 1 regarding team defense, allowing 21.3 points per game.

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The Knights come into this matchup with a record of 4-7 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Knights took a loss by a score of 31-21 when they played the West Virginia Mountaineers. UCF rushed the football for 5.2 yards per attempt, finishing the contest with 176 yds on 34 attempts. The Knights finished the game with 348 yards on 55 plays (6.3 yds per play). The Knights pass defense conceded a completion rate of 61.9%, relinquishing 118 yds on 13 out of 21 through the air. UCF gave up 54 run attempts for 200 yds (3.7 yds per carry).

The UCF Knights have an average of 454.0 yards/contest, which has them ranked 13th in D-1. The UCF offense has 596 penalty yards on 72 infractions, which ranks 47th in D-1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have an average of 254.9 rushing yards per game and have run for 2,804 yards in total. They have tossed 9 picks while losing 7 fumbles and they have obtained 261 1st downs. Regarding their ability to score points, the Knights sit 40th in Division 1 by scoring 31.9 points per contest. During the season thus far, the Knights have compiled 2,190 passing yards as well as holding an average of 199.1 passing yards per outing, which has them ranked 98th in D-1.

The Knights are surrendering 26.8 PPG, which has them 81st in Division 1. UCF has given up a total of 1,359 yards rushing (123.5 yards per contest) and 14 touchdowns rushing on the year. In total, they have conceded 295 points in total. They have allowed 20 touchdowns through the air in addition to 228.5 yards/outing, which has them in 85th in the nation. The Knights defense has taken the field for 736 plays, ranking them 78th in college football. Their defense has tallied 2 fumbles recovered and 9 interceptions on the year.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Knights -8.5

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