UCF Knights vs TCU Horned Frogs Betting Pick & Prediction 9/14/24

FOX will be covering this week three UCF Knights vs. TCU Horned Frogs matchup, set to kick off at 7:30 ET from Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth. Both teams are 2-0 coming into this game. The over/under line is at 61.5 points, and the current point spread has TCU as the slight -1.5-point favorite. The money line odds are -117 for TCU and -105 for UCF.

UCF KNIGHTS VS TCU HORNED FROGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UCF Knights +1.5

This game will be played at Amon G. Carter Stadium at 7:30 ET on Saturday, September 14th.

WHY BET THE UCF KNIGHTS:

• We have the UCF Knights winning this one by a score of 29 to 26
• Not only do we have the UCF Knights winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +1.5
• We see this game finishing below the line of 61.5 points

Will The UCF Knights Pick Up A Win On The Road?

UCF is off to a strong start this season, moving to 2-0 after a 45-14 victory over Sam Houston. The Knights, favored by -21.5 points, not only won but also covered the spread. The over/under line was set at 54 points, but the teams combined for 59, hitting the over.

UCF dominated from the start, taking a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. After Sam Houston scored in the second quarter, the Knights added 10 more points to lead 24-7 at halftime. UCF then put the game out of reach by outscoring Sam Houston 14-0 in the third quarter and finished with a 31-point win.

UCF’s offense was dominant in their 45-14 win, racking up 554 total yards and 29 first downs. The Knights’ ground game was particularly strong, with 384 rushing yards and six touchdowns. RJ Harvey led the way with 126 yards on 19 carries, finding the end zone four times. KJ Jefferson added 169 passing yards on 12 completions, with a passer rating of 113.61. Kobe Hudson was the top receiver, recording five catches for 104 yards.

UCF’s defense was dominant in their most recent game, allowing just 68 rushing yards and 219 passing yards. The Knights picked off two passes and held Sam Houston to 14 points. In total, UCF gave up just 287 yards and 12 first downs.

Will The TCU Horned Frogs Win At Home Over The UCF Knights?

After a 45-0 win over LIU, TCU is now 2-0 for the season. This game had no betting lines available.

The Horned Frogs took control early, leading 10-0 after the first quarter. By halftime, they had extended their lead to 31-0, and they added another touchdown in the third quarter. TCU’s defense was dominant, holding LIU scoreless and to just 122 total yards.

In their 45-0 win, TCU’s offense was led by quarterback Josh Hoover, who completed 80% of his passes for 267 yards and two touchdowns, resulting in a passer rating of 137.83. Savion Williams was his top target, catching five passes for 69 yards.

The Horned Frogs’ offense generated 441 total yards, with 143 yards coming on the ground. Cam Cook led the team in rushing with 58 yards on 13 carries and three of the team’s four rushing touchdowns.

TCU’s defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding LIU to just 68 passing yards on 9 completions. The Horned Frogs’ secondary also came up with an interception. Overall, TCU’s defense allowed just 149 total yards and 45 points. LIU managed only 9 first downs and 81 rushing yards on 33 attempts.