The UCF Knights (3-2) host a Big 12 battle against the Cincinnati Bearcats (3-2) on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at FBC Mortgage Stadium.

The Bearcats are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3), versus the Knights (with an over/under of 58.5 points).

Keep reading for our preview for this this contest between the Knights and the Bearcats, and discover all of our betting picks here, too!

UCF vs. Cincinnati betting lines

• Spread favorite: Knights (-3)
• Moneyline: Knights (-153), Bearcats (+126)
• Total: 58.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

UCF vs. Cincinnati betting info and stats

UCF has won three games against the spread this season (3-2-0). UCF is 2-1 ATS when favored by at least 3 points. UCF has been favored on the moneyline for four games this season, and it has recorded a 2-2 record in those contests. Cincinnati has won twice against the spread this season (2-2-1). When Cincinnati is an underdog of 3 points or more, it has have yet to cover the spread. Cincinnati has played a game as the underdog on the moneyline one time this season, and failed to pick up the victory.

UCF vs. Cincinnati recent stats and trends

UCF Knights

• UCF is 1-2 against the spread over its past three games, and has a 1-2 straight-up record in those matchups.
• UCF and its opponents have hit the over two times in those games.
• The last three UCF games averaged 61.5 total points, three more points than this matchup’s over/under.

Cincinnati Bearcats

• Cincinnati is 2-0-1 against the spread and 1-2 overall over its last three contests.
• Cincinnati and its opponents have hit the over once in those games.
• The last three Cincinnati games averaged 51.7 total points, 6.8 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.

UCF vs. Cincinnati key players

UCF Knights

• K.J. Jefferson has thrown for 1,012 yards (202.4 ypg) to lead UCF, completing 59.3% of his passes and recording seven touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 193 rushing yards on 61 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
• RJ Harvey has compiled 600 rushing yards on 91 carries, scoring nine touchdowns. He’s also added 164 yards (32.8 per game) on seven catches with two touchdowns.
• Peny Boone has carried the ball 34 times for 208 yards (41.6 per game) and two touchdowns.
• Kobe Hudson’s team-high 363 yards as a receiver have come on 16 receptions (out of 28 targets) with two touchdowns.
• Randy Pittman Jr. has racked up 12 grabs for 157 yards, an average of 31.4 yards per game.
• Nyjalik Kelly has two sacks to pace the team, and also has one TFL and 16 tackles.
• Deshawn Pace has 22 tackles, one TFL, and two interceptions, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.

Cincinnati Bearcats

• Brendan Sorsby leads Cincinnati with 1,481 yards on 108-of-163 passing with 12 touchdowns compared to one interception this season. He has chipped in with 66 rushing yards (13.2 ypg) on 35 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.
• Corey Kiner has run for 413 yards on 67 carries so far this year while scoring two times on the ground.
• Evan Pryor has been given 23 carries and totaled 239 yards with three touchdowns.
• Xzavier Henderson paces his team with 450 receiving yards on 31 catches with four touchdowns.
• Joe Royer has 21 receptions (on 36 targets) for a total of 272 yards (54.4 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
• Jamoi Mayes’ 18 targets have resulted in 12 grabs for 170 yards and one touchdown.
• Eric Phillips paces the team with three sacks, and also has three TFL and six tackles.
• Jake Golday is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s racked up 19 tackles and two TFL.
• Josh Minkins has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 15 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended to his name.