South Florida vs Florida Atlantic Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 10

Florida Atlantic head coach Tom Herman walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 23-17. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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  • South Florida is a -2.5 point favorite vs. Florida Atlantic
  • South Florida vs. Florida Atlantic Total (Over/Under): 52.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN2

The South Florida Bulls (3-4) visit FAU Stadium to take on the Florida Atlantic Owls (2-5) on Nov. 1 in Boca Raton, FL. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT.

South Florida is a betting favorite in Week 10, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The South Florida vs. Florida Atlantic Over/Under is 52.5 total points.

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South Florida vs. Florida Atlantic Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
South Florida-2.5 -11052.5 -110-145
Florida Atlantic +2.5 -11052.5 -110+120

South Florida vs Florida Atlantic Prediction:

The winning team model predicts South Florida will win this game with 57.2% 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 South Florida and Florida Atlantic, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

South Florida vs Florida Atlantic Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Florida Atlantic will cover the spread with 57.9% 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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  • South Florida has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 away games (+3.90 Units / 60% ROI)
  • South Florida has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.70 Units / 32% ROI)
  • South Florida have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • South Florida have covered the 1Q Spread in 3 of their last 5 away games (+0.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • South Florida has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 12 games (+0.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Florida Atlantic has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+1.00 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Florida Atlantic has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 11 games (+0.55 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Florida Atlantic has hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 11 games (+0.50 Units / 4% ROI)

South Florida Against the Spread (ATS) Record

South Florida is 3-4 against the spread this college football season (-1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI).

  • South Florida is 2-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -2 Units / -13.89% ROI
  • South Florida is 2-4 when betting the Over for -2.4 Units / -31.17% ROI
  • South Florida is 4-2 when betting the Under for +1.8 Units / 23.38% ROI

Florida Atlantic Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Florida Atlantic is 3-4 against the spread this college football season (-1.35 Units / -17.65% ROI).

  • Florida Atlantic is 1-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.1 Units / -60.74% ROI
  • Florida Atlantic is 5-2 when betting the Over for +2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI
  • Florida Atlantic is 2-5 when betting the Under for -3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI

South Florida: Keys to the Game vs. Florida Atlantic

South Florida is 8-4 (.667) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2023 season– T-14th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .548

South Florida is 5-2 (.714) when allowing less than 5 explosive passes since the 2023 season– T-38th-best in FBS; Average: .619

South Florida is 2-4 (.333) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2023 season– T-19th-worst in FBS; Average: .538

South Florida is 4-2 (.667) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– T-24th-best in FBS; Average: .505

Florida Atlantic: Keys to the Game vs. South Florida

Florida Atlantic is 4-12 (.250) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-22nd-worst in FBS; Average: .447

Florida Atlantic is 5-7 (.417) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2023 season– 20th-worst in FBS; Average: .624

Florida Atlantic is 4-12 (.250) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2023 season– T-9th-worst in FBS; Average: .538

Florida Atlantic is winless (0-7) when making less than 3 explosive runs in a game since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .334

Matchup Notes for South Florida vs. Florida Atlantic

Florida Atlantic’s QBs has thrown for 1,268 passing yards in 7 games (just 181.1 YPG) this season — 25th-worst among FBS teams. South Florida’s defense has allowed 291.3 passing yards per game this season — 4th-worst among FBS defenses.

Florida Atlantic’s offense has thrown for 1,268 passing yards in 7 games (just 181.1 YPG) this season — 24th-worst among FBS offenses. South Florida’s defense has allowed 291.3 passing yards per game this season — 4th-worst among FBS defenses.

Florida Atlantic has just 0.7 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-6th-worst among FBS skill players. South Florida’s defense has allowed 2.0 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-16th-worst among FBS defenses.

South Florida has just 0.7 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-6th-worst among FBS skill players. Florida Atlantic’s defense has allowed 1.9 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-22nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Bryce Archie (USF) has thrown for 533 passing yards in 6 games (just 88.8 YPG) this season — 3rd-worst of Qualified Quarterbacks. Florida Atlantic’s defense has allowed just 192.6 passing yards per game this season — 33rd-best among FBS defenses.

Byrum Brown (USF) has thrown for 276 yards on 57 pass attempts (just 4.8 YPA) on first down this season — worst of Qualified Quarterbacks. Florida Atlantic’s defense has allowed just 6.7 YPA on first down this season — T-35th-best among FBS defenses.

South Florida Offensive Stats & Trends

South Florida WRs have averaged a touchdown every 32.3 receptions (97 Rec/3 TDs) this season– T-3rd-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.1

South Florida Skill Players have no touchdowns on 18 receptions in close and late situations this season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 12.9

South Florida TEs have averaged just 5.5 yards per reception (116 yards/21 catches) in the 1st half since the 2023 season– T-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 11.1

South Florida Skill Players have averaged a touchdown every 26.0 receptions (130 Rec/5 TDs) this season– 5th-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.7

South Florida has just 0.7 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-6th-worst among FBS skill players. Florida Atlantic’s defense has allowed 1.9 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-22nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Florida Atlantic Offensive Stats & Trends

Florida Atlantic’s QBs has thrown for 1,268 passing yards in 7 games (just 181.1 YPG) this season — 25th-worst among FBS teams. South Florida’s defense has allowed 291.3 passing yards per game this season — 4th-worst among FBS defenses.

Florida Atlantic’s offense has thrown for 1,268 passing yards in 7 games (just 181.1 YPG) this season — 24th-worst among FBS offenses. South Florida’s defense has allowed 291.3 passing yards per game this season — 4th-worst among FBS defenses.

Florida Atlantic has just 0.7 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-6th-worst among FBS skill players. South Florida’s defense has allowed 2.0 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-16th-worst among FBS defenses.

Florida Atlantic WRs have just one touchdown on 47 receptions in close and late situations since the 2023 season– 10th-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.0

Florida Atlantic has 109 receptions in 7 games (just 15.6 per game) this season — 30th-worst among FBS skill players. South Florida’s defense has allowed 22.3 receptions per game this season — 9th-worst among FBS defenses.

South Florida Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

South Florida has tackled opponents for a loss on 26 of 110 rushing attempts (24% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 14%.

South Florida has tackled opponents for a loss on 26 of 110 rushing attempts (24% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 15%.

South Florida has allowed a Completion Pct of 72% (41 completions/57 attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– worst in FBS; Average: 54%

South Florida has sacked opponents 4 times in the Red Zone this season– T-4th-most in FBS

South Florida has allowed 90 receptions for 20+ yards since the 2023 season– 3rd-most in FBS

Florida Atlantic Owls Defensive Stats & Trends

Florida Atlantic has not recorded a sack (27 pass attempts) in the Red Zone this season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 14.3

Florida Atlantic has allowed opponents to catch just 7 of 21 passes (33% Reception Pct) in close and late situations this season– T-3rd-best in FBS; Average: 59%

Florida Atlantic has allowed opponents to catch just 29 of 65 passes (45% Reception Pct) in close and late situations since the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 59%

Florida Atlantic has allowed a Completion Pct of just 42% (14 completions/33 attempts) on 3rd and long this season– T-4th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 55%

Florida Atlantic has allowed a Completion Pct of just 32% (8 completions/25 attempts) in close and late situations this season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 57%


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