Sam Houston Bearkats vs UCF Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 9/7/24
UCF is favored at -21.5 points as they host the Sam Houston Bearkats at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando. Kick-off is set for 6:30 ET on Saturday, September 7th, with the game being broadcast on ESPN+. Both teams are coming in with 1-0 records this season. The over/under line is currently at 58.5 points for this week two college football matchup.
SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS VS UCF KNIGHTS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Sam Houston Bearkats +21.5
This game will be played at FBC Mortgage Stadium at 6:30 ET on Saturday, September 7th.
WHY BET THE SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS:
- We have the UCF Knights winning this one by a score of 40 to 20
- Even though we like the UCF Knights to win, our ATS pick is to take the Sam Houston Bearkats at +21.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 58.5 points
Will The Sam Houston Bearkats Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
Sam Houston is off to a strong start this season, pulling off an upset on the road against Rice. The Bearkats, who were +9.5 point underdogs, not only won the game but also covered the spread. This victory moved their record to 1-0. The over/under line for the game was 49.5 points, but the teams combined for just 48, resulting in the under hitting.
Sam Houston dominated from the start, taking a 17-0 lead in the first quarter. Rice managed to tie the game at 7-7 in the second quarter, but the Bearkats added 10 more points in the third quarter and held Rice scoreless in the fourth to secure the win with a final score of 34-14.
Quarterback Hunter Watson led Sam Houston to a 34-14 road win over Rice, throwing for 229 yards and two touchdowns while completing 59.3% of his passes. His top target, Qua’Vez Humphreys, hauled in three receptions for 93 yards and a touchdown.
The Bearkats’ offense totaled 409 yards, with 180 yards coming on the ground. Watson also contributed to the rushing attack, gaining 57 yards on 14 carries.
In their most recent game, Sam Houston’s defense allowed just 47 rushing yards on 18 attempts. The Bearkats picked off two passes and held Rice to 227 passing yards on 27 completions out of 44 attempts. Sam Houston’s defense gave up 274 total yards and 14 first downs, but they managed to keep Rice out of the end zone on the ground.
Are The UCF Knights Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
UCF is off to a strong start this season, moving to 1-0 after a 57-3 victory over New Hampshire. There were no betting lines available for this game.
The Knights took control early, leading 6-0 after the first quarter. UCF then dominated the second quarter, outscoring New Hampshire 23-3 to take a 29-3 lead at halftime. In the second half, UCF added 28 points in the third quarter, and the defense held New Hampshire scoreless in the second half to finish with a 57-3 win.
UCF’s offense was unstoppable in their 57-3 win, racking up 639 total yards and 27 first downs. The ground game was particularly dominant, with 454 rushing yards and five touchdowns. RJ Harvey led the way with 142 yards on just 11 carries, averaging 12.9 yards per attempt, and finding the end zone twice. KJ Jefferson added 164 passing yards, completing 50% of his passes for two touchdowns and one interception.
Kobe Hudson was the top receiver for UCF, with two catches for 61 yards. The Knights’ offense will look to build on this performance in their next game.
UCF’s defense was dominant in their most recent game, allowing just 166 total yards and holding New Hampshire to three points. The Knights’ secondary was particularly strong, limiting New Hampshire to 95 passing yards on 14 completions. UCF’s defense also picked off two passes and held the Wildcats to 71 rushing yards on 27 attempts.