Central Florida vs TCU Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 3

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TCU safety Bud Clark works out prior to an NCAA college football game between TCU and Texas, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. Texas won 29-26. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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  • TCU is a -1.5 point favorite vs. Central Florida
  • UCF vs. TCU Total(Over/Under): 61.5 points
  • TV Channel: FOX

The UCF Knights (2-0) visit Amon G. Carter Stadium to take on the TCU Horned Frogs (2-0) on Sep. 14 in Fort Worth, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT.

TCU is a betting favorite in Week 3, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The UCF vs. TCU Over/Under is 61.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UCF+1.5 -11061.5 -110+100
TCU -1.5 -11061.5 -110-120

UCF vs TCU Prediction:

The winning team model predicts TCU will win this game with 54.3% 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 TCU, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

UCF vs TCU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts TCU will cover the spread with 51.0% 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 has hit the Game Total Under in their last 3 away games (+3.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • UCF have covered the 1H Spread in their last 3 away games (+3.00 Units / 88% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 3 of their last 4 away games (+3.00 Units / 69% ROI)
  • UCF have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.75 Units / 21% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 6 of their last 11 games (+2.10 Units / 16% ROI)
  • TCU has hit the Game Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
  • TCU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+3.00 Units / 24% ROI)
  • TCU has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • TCU have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • TCU has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 3 of their last 4 games at home (+1.75 Units / 38% ROI)

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for UCF players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best UCF Player Prop Bets Today

  • RJ Harvey has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 6 of his last 7 games (+4.80 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Kobe Hudson has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 2 away games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • RJ Harvey has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Johnny Richardson has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Xavier Townsend has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 74% ROI)

Top NCAAF player prop bets for TCU players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best TCU Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Josh Hoover has hit the Passing Yards Over in his last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 82% ROI)
  • Josh Hoover has hit the TD Passes Over in his last 3 games (+3.10 Units / 67% ROI)
  • Savion Williams has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.05 Units / 105% ROI)
  • JP Richardson has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Drake Dabney has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 74% ROI)

UCF Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Central Florida is 2-0 against the spread this college football season (+2 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • UCF is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 7.12% ROI
  • UCF is 2-0 when betting the Over for +2 Units / 93.02% ROI
  • UCF is 0-2 when betting the Under for -2.25 Units / -100% ROI

TCU Against the Spread (ATS) Record

TCU is 0-2 against the spread this college football season (-2.2 Units / -100% ROI).

  • TCU is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 33.33% ROI
  • TCU is 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • TCU is 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI

UCF: Keys to the Game vs. TCU

UCF is winless (0-3) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush since the 2023 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .371

UCF is 2-6 (.250) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2023 season– 14th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .508

UCF is 2-7 (.222) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards since the 2023 season– T-36th-worst in FBS; Average: .358

UCF is 6-7 (.400) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-40th-worst in FBS; Average: .517

TCU: Keys to the Game vs. UCF

TCU is 16-8 (.615) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times since the 2022 season– T-31st-best in FBS; Average: .495

TCU is 7-3 (.700) when allowing less than 200 passing yards since the 2022 season– T-36th-best in FBS; Average: .567

TCU is 2-7 (.222) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2023 season– T-29th-worst in FBS; Average: .425

TCU is 14-6 (.609) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2022 season– T-9th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .415

Matchup Notes for UCF vs. TCU

TCU’s RBs has 2 rushing touchdowns per game this season — T-15th-best among FBS RBs. UCF’s defense has allowed just 0.0 rushing touchdowns per game this season — T-best among Big 12 defenses.

TCU’s RBs has rushed for 218 yards on 56 carries (just 3.9 YPC) this season — T-34th-worst among FBS RBs. UCF’s defense have allowed just 2.3 YPC this season — 2nd-best among Big 12 defenses.

TCU’s RBs has rushed for 218 yards on 56 carries (just 3.9 YPC) this season — T-34th-worst among FBS RBs. UCF’s defense have allowed just 2.3 YPC this season — T-18th-best among FBS defenses.

UCF has gained 355 yards on 25 receptions (14.2 YPR) this season — 31st-best among FBS skill players. TCU’s defense has allowed just 8.6 Yards Per Reception this season — 3rd-best among Big 12 defenses.

UCF’s TEs has gained 63 yards on 5 receptions (12.6 YPR) this season — T-3rd-best among Big 12 TEs. TCU’s defense has allowed just 8.6 Yards Per Reception this season — T-21st-best among FBS defenses.

UCF’s offense has thrown for 355 passing yards in 2 games (just 177.5 YPG) this season — 33rd-worst among FBS offenses. TCU’s defense has allowed just 116.5 passing yards per game this season — T-16th-best among FBS defenses.

UCF Offensive Stats & Trends

UCF WRs have no touchdowns on 16 receptions this season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 10.3

UCF has gained 355 yards on 25 receptions (14.2 YPR) this season — 31st-best among FBS skill players. TCU’s defense has allowed just 8.6 Yards Per Reception this season — 3rd-best among Big 12 defenses.

UCF’s TEs has gained 63 yards on 5 receptions (12.6 YPR) this season — T-3rd-best among Big 12 TEs. TCU’s defense has allowed just 8.6 Yards Per Reception this season — T-21st-best among FBS defenses.

UCF’s offense has thrown for 355 passing yards in 2 games (just 177.5 YPG) this season — 33rd-worst among FBS offenses. TCU’s defense has allowed just 116.5 passing yards per game this season — T-16th-best among FBS defenses.

UCF WRs have no touchdowns on 16 receptions this season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9.6

TCU Offensive Stats & Trends

TCU WRs have averaged 22.5 receptions per game (45/2) this season– T-3rd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.8

TCU WRs have 7 receptions in the Red Zone this season– T-3rd-most among FBS Teams

TCU WRs have averaged 22.5 receptions per game (45/2) this season– T-best among Big 12 Teams; Average: 13.1

TCU Skill Players have averaged just 10.5 yards per reception (1,064 yards/101 catches) in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among Big 12 Teams; Average: 12.6

TCU WRs have been targeted 10 times in the Red Zone this season– most among Big 12 Teams

UCF Knights Defensive Stats & Trends

UCF has allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 2 of 62 attempts (3%) on 3rd and long since the 2023 season– worst in the Big 12; Average: 11%

UCF has averaged 2.00 interceptions per game (4/2) this season– best in the Big 12; Average: 0.78

UCF has 4 interceptions this season– most in the Big 12

UCF opponents has averaged 6.4 Passing Attempts per TD (103 Pass Attempts/16 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 4.0

UCF opponents has averaged 6.4 Passing Attempts per TD (103 Pass Attempts/16 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– best in the Big 12; Average: 4.2

TCU Horned Frogs Defensive Stats & Trends

TCU has forced 13 fumbles on 1,060 carries (81.5 Carries Per Fumble) since the 2022 season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 40.8

TCU has forced 13 fumbles on 1,060 carries (81.5 Carries Per Fumble) since the 2022 season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 41.2

TCU has allowed opponents to catch just 27 of 58 passes (47% Reception Pct) this season– 2nd-best in the Big 12; Average: 58%

TCU has sacked opponents 4 times on 1st down this season– T-2nd-most in FBS

TCU has allowed 39.5 yards from scrimmage per game to RBs this season– best in the Big 12; Average: 119.7


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