Central Florida vs Baylor Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 10

Baylor head coach Dave Aranda yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Albany in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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  • Baylor is a -4.5 point favorite vs. Central Florida
  • UCF vs. Baylor Total (Over/Under): 59.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPNU

UCF (4-3) visit McLane Stadium to take on Baylor (4-4) on Nov. 1 in Waco, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EDT.

Baylor is a betting favorite in Week 10, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The UCF vs. Baylor Over/Under is 59.5 total points.

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UCF vs. Baylor Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UCF+4.5 -11059.5 -105170
Baylor -4.5 -11059.5 -115-210

UCF vs Baylor Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Baylor will win this game with 62.6% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Central Florida and Baylor, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

UCF vs Baylor Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Baylor will cover the spread with 55.1% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • UCF have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.63 Units / 21% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 11 games (+1.50 Units / 12% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the Team Total Under in 3 of their last 5 games (+0.50 Units / 8% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 11 games (+0.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 10 games (+0.10 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Baylor has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games (+3.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Baylor has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 13 games (+1.35 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Baylor has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.30 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Baylor has hit the Team Total Over in 3 of their last 5 games (+0.75 Units / 13% ROI)

UCF Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Central Florida is 4-3 against the spread this college football season (+0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI).

  • UCF is 3-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • UCF is 3-4 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • UCF is 4-3 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI

Baylor Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Baylor iss 1-7 against the spread this college football season (-6.85 Units / -76.54% ROI).

  • Baylor is 3-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.2 Units / -5.62% ROI
  • Baylor is 5-3 when betting the Over for +1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI
  • Baylor is 3-5 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI

UCF: Keys to the Game vs. Baylor

UCF Skill Players have caught just 11 of 37 passes (30% Reception Pct) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– worst among Big 12 Teams; Average: 57%

UCF Skill Players have averaged a touchdown every 25.0 receptions (150 Rec/6 TDs) this season– 2nd-worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.5

UCF’s TEs has 37 receptions in 7 games (5.3 per game) this season — 5th-best among Big 12 TEs. Baylor’s defense has allowed 4.0 receptions per game to TEs this season — T-27th-worst among FBS defenses.

UCF have thrown 5 TDs on 39 pass attempts (one TD every 7.8 Pass Attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 3.7

UCF RBs averaged 7.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (1,580 yards / 208 touches) on 1st down last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.4

Baylor: Keys to the Game vs. UCF

Baylor was 1-4 (.200) when in a one score game last season– T-6th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .514

Baylor was 2-5 (.286) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-37th-worst in FBS; Average: .420

Baylor is 10-4 (.714) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2024 season– T-38th-best in FBS; Average: .615

Baylor is 10-8 (.556) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2024 season– T-38th-best in FBS; Average: .436

Matchup Notes for UCF vs. Baylor

Baylor was 1-4 (.200) when in a one score game last season– T-6th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .514

Baylor was 2-5 (.286) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-37th-worst in FBS; Average: .420

Baylor is 10-4 (.714) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2024 season– T-38th-best in FBS; Average: .615

Baylor is 10-8 (.556) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2024 season– T-38th-best in FBS; Average: .436

UCF Skill Players have caught just 11 of 37 passes (30% Reception Pct) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– worst among Big 12 Teams; Average: 57%

UCF Skill Players have averaged a touchdown every 25.0 receptions (150 Rec/6 TDs) this season– 2nd-worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.5

UCF’s TEs has 37 receptions in 7 games (5.3 per game) this season — 5th-best among Big 12 TEs. Baylor’s defense has allowed 4.0 receptions per game to TEs this season — T-27th-worst among FBS defenses.

UCF have thrown 5 TDs on 39 pass attempts (one TD every 7.8 Pass Attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 3.7

UCF RBs averaged 7.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (1,580 yards / 208 touches) on 1st down last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.4

UCF Offensive Stats & Trends

UCF Skill Players have caught just 11 of 37 passes (30% Reception Pct) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– worst among Big 12 Teams; Average: 57%

UCF Skill Players have averaged a touchdown every 25.0 receptions (150 Rec/6 TDs) this season– 2nd-worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.5

UCF’s TEs has 37 receptions in 7 games (5.3 per game) this season — 5th-best among Big 12 TEs. Baylor’s defense has allowed 4.0 receptions per game to TEs this season — T-27th-worst among FBS defenses.

UCF have thrown 5 TDs on 39 pass attempts (one TD every 7.8 Pass Attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 3.7

UCF RBs averaged 7.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (1,580 yards / 208 touches) on 1st down last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.4

Baylor Offensive Stats & Trends

Baylor was 1-4 (.200) when in a one score game last season– T-6th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .514

Baylor was 2-5 (.286) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-37th-worst in FBS; Average: .420

Baylor is 10-4 (.714) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2024 season– T-38th-best in FBS; Average: .615

Baylor is 10-8 (.556) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2024 season– T-38th-best in FBS; Average: .436

UCF Defensive Stats & Trends

UCF Skill Players have caught just 11 of 37 passes (30% Reception Pct) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– worst among Big 12 Teams; Average: 57%

UCF Skill Players have averaged a touchdown every 25.0 receptions (150 Rec/6 TDs) this season– 2nd-worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.5

UCF’s TEs has 37 receptions in 7 games (5.3 per game) this season — 5th-best among Big 12 TEs. Baylor’s defense has allowed 4.0 receptions per game to TEs this season — T-27th-worst among FBS defenses.

UCF have thrown 5 TDs on 39 pass attempts (one TD every 7.8 Pass Attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 3.7

UCF RBs averaged 7.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (1,580 yards / 208 touches) on 1st down last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.4

Baylor Defensive Stats & Trends

Baylor was 1-4 (.200) when in a one score game last season– T-6th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .514

Baylor was 2-5 (.286) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-37th-worst in FBS; Average: .420

Baylor is 10-4 (.714) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2024 season– T-38th-best in FBS; Average: .615

Baylor is 10-8 (.556) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2024 season– T-38th-best in FBS; Average: .436


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