- 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:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| UCF | +4.5 -110 | 59.5 -105 | 170 |
| Baylor | -4.5 -110 | 59.5 -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 Best Bets Today
- 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 Best Bets Today
- 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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