UCF (4-7) vs Utah (4-7)
Game Info: Friday, November 29, 2024 at 8:00 pm (FBC Mortgage Stadium)
Betting Odds: UCF -8 / Utah +8 --- Over/Under: 48.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Utah Utes and UCF Knights meet Saturday in week 14 college football action at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Here’s a Utah vs UCF Prediction. This article will include a Utah vs UCF Pick.
Utah Utes Betting Preview
The Utah Utes lost to BYU, Colorado, and Iowa State. Utah has lost 3 straight road games. Isaac Wilson is completing 56.4 percent of his passes for 1,510 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. Dorian Singer and Brant Kuithe have combined for 1,192 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Money Parks has 21 receptions.
The Utah Utes ground game is averaging 134.5 yards per contest, and Micah Bernard leads the way with 922 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Utah is allowing 21.3 points and 325.2 yards per game. Lander Barton leads the Utah Utes with 66 tackles, Van Fillinger has 6 sacks and Elijah Davis has 2 interceptions.
UCF Knights Betting Preview
The UCF Knights beat Arizona, and they lost to Arizona State and West Virginia. UCF has lost 3 of its last 4 home games. KJ Jefferson is completing 59.3 percent of his passes for 1,012 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Kobe Hudson and Randy Pittman Jr. have combined for 1,062 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Jacoby Jones has 22 receptions.
The UCF Knights ground game is averaging 254.9 yards per contest, and RJ Harvey leads the way with 1,458 yards and 21 touchdowns. Defensively, UCF is allowing 26.8 points and 352.1 yards per game. Ethan Barr leads the UCF Knights with 65 tackles, Malachi Lawrence has 5 sacks and Deshawn Pace has 2 interceptions.
Matchup/League Facts
- UCF ranks T12th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (9.7).
- UCF ranks 12th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (260).
- Utah ranks 121st among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (33.5).
- Utah ranks 120th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (188).
Utah vs UCF Prediction
The UCF Knights should be given the edge because they're at home on Senior Day, and they have a roster with 36 seniors. The Utah Utes also haven't won a game since September due to the offense providing little to nothing most weeks. With nothing on the line, we could easily see Utah rollover and look ahead to next season. With all that said, UCF isn't scaring anybody in its current form and while Utah has trouble scoring, this is still a well-coached team that plays hard defensively. We could easily see Utah grind out an ugly game with a chance to win late. Give me the points.
Randy’s Pick Utah Utes +8
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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