UCF vs. BYU Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 26, 2024

Updated Oct. 24, 2024 9:05 p.m. ET

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Oddsmakers expect a tight contest when the UCF Knights (3-4) host the No. 11 BYU Cougars (7-0) on Saturday, October 26, 2024 in a matchup between Big 12 opponents at FBC Mortgage Stadium. UCF is favored by 2.5 points. The total has been set at 53.5 points for this matchup.

The Knights lost against the Iowa State Cyclones in their most recent game, 38-35. In their last game, the Cougars won versus the Oklahoma State Cowboys, 38-35.

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UCF vs. BYU Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Florida
TV: ESPN
Live Box Score on FOX Sports

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UCF vs BYU Betting Information updated as of October 24, 2024, 7:47 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
UCF	-2.5 (-110)	-131	+109	53.5	-110	-110

UCF vs. BYU Prediction

Pick ATS: BYU (+2.5)
Pick OU: Over (53.5)
Prediction: BYU 34, UCF 22

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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UCF vs. BYU Betting Insights

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Knights 28, Cougars 26.
The Knights have a 56.7% chance to claim victory in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Cougars hold a 47.8% implied probability.
UCF has covered four times in seven games with a spread this season.
BYU has compiled a 6-1-0 record against the spread this season.

UCF vs. BYU: 2024 Stats Comparison

	UCF	BYU
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	31.3 (46)	34.9 (23)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	25.7 (77)	19 (28)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	12 (93)	10 (69)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	9 (62)	16 (4)

UCF 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
RJ Harvey	RB	890 YDS / 11 TD / 127.1 YPG / 6.7 YPC 9 REC / 195 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 27.9 REC YPG
K.J. Jefferson	QB	1,012 YDS (59.3%) / 7 TD / 4 INT 193 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 38.6 RUSH YPG
Kobe Hudson	WR	26 REC / 503 YDS / 3 TD / 71.9 YPG
Jacurri Brown	QB	291 YDS (53.1%) / 1 TD / 2 INT 330 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 55 RUSH YPG
Nyjalik Kelly	DL	23 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK
Deshawn Pace	LB	23 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Braeden Marshall	DB	18 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 INT / 2 PD
Sheldon Arnold Jr.	DB	19 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD

BYU 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Jake Retzlaff	QB	1,642 YDS (58.8%) / 15 TD / 7 INT 265 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 37.9 RUSH YPG
Darius Lassiter	WR	27 REC / 450 YDS / 4 TD / 64.3 YPG
LJ Martin	RB	256 YDS / 4 TD / 36.6 YPG / 5.2 YPC 4 REC / 53 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 7.6 REC YPG
Chase Roberts	WR	28 REC / 420 YDS / 2 TD / 60 YPG
Jack Kelly	LB	14 TKL / 4 TFL / 4 SACK
Isaiah Glasker	LB	15 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK / 1 INT
Jakob Robinson	DB	15 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Crew Wakley	DB	15 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT