The UCF Knights (3-3) and the West Virginia Mountaineers (2-4) play on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at FBC Mortgage Stadium in a battle of Big 12 foes.

The Mountaineers are expected to lose by at least a touchdown (currently +7.5) versus the Knights (with an over/under of 46.5 points).

Keep reading for our betting preview for this this game between the Knights and the Mountaineers, and find all of our betting picks here, too!

UCF vs. West Virginia betting lines

• Spread favorite: Knights (-7.5)
• Moneyline: Knights (-306), Mountaineers (+244)
• Total: 46.5 points

UCF vs. West Virginia betting info and stats

UCF has won three games against the spread so far this season (3-3-0). UCF is 1-1 ATS when favored by at least 7.5 points. UCF has put together a 3-0 record in the three games this season it has been favored on the moneyline. West Virginia, through six games with a set spread this season, is 3-3-0 against the spread. When West Virginia is the underdog by 7.5 points or more, it has gone 1-2 ATS. This is the fifth time this year West Virginia is the moneyline underdog and has gone 1-3 in such contests.

UCF vs. West Virginia recent stats and trends

UCF Knights

• UCF is 1-2 against the spread over its last three games, and has a 0-3 straight-up record in those contests.
• The final combined score of the past three UCF games exceeded the set total one time.
• The past three UCF games averaged 6.8 more points (53.3) than this matchup’s point total.

West Virginia Mountaineers

• West Virginia is 1-2 against the spread and 0-3 overall over its last three contests.
• West Virginia and its opponents have hit the over in two of those games.
• The past three West Virginia games averaged 2.8 more points (49.3) than this matchup’s point total.

UCF vs. West Virginia key players

UCF Knights

• Tayven Jackson has thrown for 906 yards (181.2 ypg) to lead UCF, completing 64.5% of his passes and tossing three touchdown passes compared to one interception this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 65 rushing yards on 28 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
• The team’s top rusher, Myles Montgomery, has carried the ball 86 times for 434 yards (72.3 per game), scoring three times. He’s also caught 10 passes for 117 yards.
• This season, Jaden Nixon has carried the ball 25 times for 289 yards (48.2 per game) and four touchdowns.
• Duane Thomas Jr.’s leads his squad with 272 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 26 receptions (out of 37 targets).
• DJ Black has hauled in 15 receptions totaling 241 yards, finding the end zone two times as a receiver so far this campaign.
• Dylan Wade has been the target of 23 passes and compiled 15 grabs for 155 yards, an average of 31.0 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone one time through the air this season.
• Malachi Lawrence has 2.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 2.0 TFL and eight tackles.
• UCF’s tackle leader, Lewis Carter, has 37 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
• Demari Henderson has a team-leading one interception to go along with 17 tackles and one pass defended.

West Virginia Mountaineers

• Nicco Marchiol has racked up 720 yards on 67.3% passing while recording two touchdown passes with two interceptions this season. He’s also run for 56 yards with one score.
• Khalil Wilkins has rushed for 195 yards on 39 carries so far this year while scoring one time on the ground.
• Jaylen Henderson has run for 146 yards across 29 carries, scoring one touchdown.
• Cam Vaughn has totaled 19 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 319 (53.2 yards per game). He’s been targeted 33 times and has three touchdowns.
• Grayson Barnes has put up a 132-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 13 passes on 20 targets.
• Rodney Gallagher III has racked up 126 reciving yards (25.2 ypg) this season.
• Chase Wilson has racked up 3.0 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up 4.0 TFL, 29 tackles, and two interceptions.
• Fred Perry, West Virginia’s leading tackler, has 41 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two sacks this year.
• Darrian Lewis leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 36 tackles and two passes defended.