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The Utah Utes (4-7, 1-7 Big 12) visit the UCF Knights (4-7, 2-6) Friday. Kickoff from FBC Mortgage Stadium is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Utah vs. UCF odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Utah has dropped 7 straight games after falling 31-28 against Iowa State Saturday, covering as a 6.5-point home underdog. QB Isaac Wilson was 8-of-8 passing for 75 yards, but was forced to leave the game with an injury in the third quarter. QB Luke Bottari replaced Wilson and completed 5 of 9 passes for 55 yards.
UCF has dropped 7 of its last 8 games after falling 31-21 at West Virginia Saturday as a 3-point favorite. QB Dylan Rizk was 11-of-21 passing for 172 yards with a TD while RB RJ Harvey carried the ball 16 times for 130 yards and 2 TDs.
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Utah at UCF odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated at 10:20 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Utah +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | UCF -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Utah +10 (-110) | UCF -10 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Utah at UCF picks and predictions
Prediction
UCF 34, Utah 20
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on UCF (-350) to win Friday.
Against the spread
BET UCF -10 (-110).
It a matchup between 2 teams that are struggling, UCF at home holds the advantage. With a strong run game contributing to a solid offense that has scored 24 or more points in 4 of its last 5 games, the Knights have what it takes for a commanding win.
Over/Under
BET OVER 46.5 (-110).
The Knights have an 8-3 Over record this season and have hit the Over in 4 of their last 5 games. They have scored 21 or more points in 5 straight games while allowing 31 or more in 4 of their last 5.
The Utes have scored 21 or more points in 3 straight games and allowed 31 or more in 2 straight.
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