The Sam Houston Bearkats (1-0) will look to upset the UCF Knights (1-0) on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at FBC Mortgage Stadium. The Knights are undoubtedly the favorites in this one, with the line sitting at 21 points. An over/under of 54.5 points has been set for the outing.
UCF vs. Sam Houston Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Knights (-21)
Moneyline: Knights (-1351), Bearkats (+800)
Total: 54.5 points
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How to Watch UCF vs. Sam Houston
When: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. ET
Location: FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Florida
TV: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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UCF 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
185.0 (185) |
92 |
Rush yards |
454.0 (454) |
1 |
Points scored |
57.0 (57) |
16 |
Pass yards against |
95.0 (95) |
11 |
Rush yards against |
67.0 (67) |
33 |
Points allowed |
3.0 (3) |
14 |
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UCF 2024 Betting Info
The Knights have compiled a perfect 1-0-0 record against the spread this season.
UCF is a perfect 13-0 against the spread when favored by 21 points or more this season.
The average over/under the Knights have had in their matchups this year is 5.5 more points than this particular game’s point total.
UCF Home/Away Splits (2023)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
59.7 |
59.1 |
60.4 |
Implied Total AVG |
35.2 |
36.9 |
33.2 |
ATS Record |
5-8-0 |
3-4-0 |
2-4-0 |
Over/Under Record |
6-7-0 |
4-3-0 |
2-4-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
5-4 |
3-3 |
2-1 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-3 |
1-0 |
0-3 |
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UCF’s Offense vs. Sam Houston’s Defense (2024)
UCF is 73rd in the FBS in red-zone percentage (83.3%), and will be facing Sam Houston’s 13th-ranked red-zone defense (50.0%).
The Knights’ offense ranks eighth in the FBS in yards per game (639.0), while the Bearkats rank 55th in yards allowed (274.0).
UCF has the 11th-ranked offense in the FBS (57.0 points per game), and will be facing Sam Houston’s 55th-ranked defense (14.0 ppg).
Sam Houston 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
229.0 (229) |
70 |
Rush yards |
178.0 (178) |
63 |
Points scored |
34.0 (34) |
68 |
Pass yards against |
227.0 (227) |
90 |
Rush yards against |
47.0 (47) |
16 |
Points allowed |
14.0 (14) |
55 |
Sam Houston 2024 Betting Info
The Bearkats are unbeaten against the spread this year.
UCF is a perfect 13-0 against the spread when favored by 21 points or more this season.
The Bearkats and their opponent have yet to hit the over this year.
The Knights’ average total in matchups this season has been 60.0, 5.5 points higher than the total in this particular game.
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Sam Houston Home/Away Splits (2023)
Sam Houston’s Offense vs. UCF’s Defense (2024)
The Bearkats are 82nd in the FBS in third-down percentage (37.5%), and will be up against the ninth-ranked Knights third down defense (13.3%).
Sam Houston averages 229.0 passing yards per game (70th in the FBS). It will be up against takes on the Knights’ defense which ranks 11th, allowing 95.0 yards per game through the air.
The Bearkats’ offense is 71st in college football averaging 407.0 yards per game, while the Knights rank 12th in yards allowed (162.0).
Sam Houston ranks 83rd in the FBS averaging 3.9 yards per carry. UCF gives up 2.3 per rushing attempt (33rd in college football).
UCF vs. Sam Houston Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for UCF vs. Sam Houston is the Knights (-1351 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the over/under, we pick the under at 54.5 points.