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The Cincinnati Bearcats (2-6) will host the UCF Knights (3-5) on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET.
The Bearcats are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+4.5), against the Knights (with an over/under of 59 points).
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Game Info for UCF vs. Cincinnati
- Game Day: Saturday, November 4, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
- Stadium: Nippert Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCF | -4.5 | -110 | -110 | 59 | -109 | -111 | -192 | +160 |
UCF Pick Insights
- So far this season, UCF has posted a 3-5-0 record against the spread.
- UCF has a 2-2 record against the spread when favored by 4.5 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in six of UCF’s eight games with a set total.
UCF Stats & Insights
- UCF owns the 102nd-ranked defense this year (402 yards allowed per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking sixth-best with a tally of 495 yards per game.
- UCF is totaling 33.4 points per game on offense, which ranks them 32nd in the FBS. On defense, the defense ranks 103rd, giving up 29.9 points per game.
- UCF has the 39th-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (268 passing yards per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 25th-best with only 194.5 passing yards allowed per game.
- UCF has struggled defensively against the run, ranking fifth-worst in the FBS (207.5 rushing yards allowed per game) this season. However, the team ranks fourth-best on the other side of the ball, putting up 227 rushing yards per game.
- UCF has struggled on defense in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 16th-worst in the FBS (45.7% third-down conversion rate) this season. With the ball, however, the Knights ranks 13th-best, putting up a 48.5% third-down percentage.
- UCF has forced seven total turnovers (113th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 14 times (103rd in the FBS) to record a turnover margin of -7, the 10th-worst in college football.
UCF’s Best Players
- John Rhys Plumlee has recorded 1,108 yards (138.5 ypg) on 82-of-127 passing with eight touchdowns compared to seven interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 204 rushing yards (25.5 ypg) on 36 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.
- RJ Harvey has carried the ball 126 times for a team-high 712 yards (89 per game) with six scores. He has also caught 14 passes for 210 yards and two receiving touchdowns.
- This season, Johnny Richardson has carried the ball 68 times for 493 yards (61.6 per game) and one touchdown.
- Javon Baker’s leads his squad with 585 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 29 catches (out of 46 targets) and scored five touchdowns.
- Kobe Hudson has hauled in 26 receptions totaling 562 yards, finding the end zone four times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Tre’mon Morris-Brash leads the team with six sacks, and also has 12 TFL and 35 tackles.
- Jason Johnson, UCF’s tackle leader, has 58 tackles and three TFL this year.
- Corey Thornton has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 14 tackles and two passes defended to his name.
Cincinnati Betting Insights
- Cincinnati has covered the spread twice in eight opportunities this year.
- Cincinnati is 1-2 against the spread when an underdog by 4.5 points or more this year.
- Cincinnati has hit the over in six of their eight games with a set total (75%).
Cincinnati Pick Insights
- From an offensive perspective, Cincinnati is posting 444.5 total yards per game (27th-ranked). It ranks 68th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (375.4 total yards allowed per game).
- In terms of points scored Cincinnati ranks 83rd in the FBS (25.3 points per game), and it is 91st on the other side of the ball (28.4 points allowed per game).
- With 221.9 passing yards per game on offense, Cincinnati ranks 73rd in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 104th, giving up 247.9 passing yards per contest.
- Cincinnati’s run offense has been excelling, posting 222.6 rushing yards per game (sixth-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 46th by allowing 127.5 rushing yards per game.
- With a 41.9% third-down conversion percentage on offense, Cincinnati ranks 54th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 42nd, giving up a 35.8% third-down rate.
- After forcing nine turnovers (93rd in the FBS) and turning the ball over 13 times (90th in the FBS) this season, Cincinnati sports the 104th-ranked turnover margin of -4.
Cincinnati’s Best Players
- Emory Jones has thrown for 1,601 yards (200.1 ypg) to lead Cincinnati, completing 59.7% of his passes and collecting 13 touchdown passes and nine interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 441 yards (55.1 ypg) on 112 carries with three touchdowns.
- Corey Kiner is his team’s leading rusher with 119 carries for 642 yards, or 80.3 per game. He’s found paydirt two times on the ground, as well.
- Xzavier Henderson has registered 42 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 578 (72.3 yards per game). He’s been targeted 66 times and has three touchdowns.
- Braden Smith has 27 receptions (on 47 targets) for a total of 355 yards (44.4 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
- Chamon Metayer’s 17 receptions (on 23 targets) have netted him 209 yards (26.1 ypg) and three touchdowns.
- Daniel Grzesiak leads the team with 3.5 sacks, and also has three TFL and 22 tackles.
- Deshawn Pace is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s amassed 39 tackles, five TFL, and 1.5 sacks.
- Bryon Threats leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 27 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.
