BYU vs UCF Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 Oct 2026
BYU vs UCF Predictions
Our prediction is that UCF will cover the line and prove to be competitive. It’s currently set at +6.5 against BYU and that makes plenty of appeal, with +102 available.
We've identified our Best Bet for BYU vs UCF, alongside our Player Props, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Read through the comprehensive breakdown of each pick further down the page.
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BYU go up against UCF at Acrisure Bounce House, with kickoff scheduled for 15:30 on Saturday, October 24.
BYU Cougars claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 28-24 triumph against Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Lavell Edwards Stadium made it six straight wins.
UCF Knights have enjoyed three straight home wins. In their last game, they lost on the road to Oklahoma State Cowboys 42-28 at Boone Pickens Stadium.
H2H: BYU Won When They Last Played UCF
These two teams last met at Lavell Edwards Stadium, with BYU claiming the win. Beating UCF by a 41-21 scoreline. In the past 3 H2H games, BYU have won every time.
Quarterbacks
Bear Bachmeier
Keyone Jenkins
Best Bet
We’re happy to get with UCF against the spread in this college football matchup. +102 is available that they are able to cover +6.5 and that looks more than reasonable.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
Tracking injury updates is a big part of our CFB analysis and team news plays a major role in shaping our picks. We combine this with recent form and the most important stats to get a complete picture.
UCF +6.5 Probability
According to the best betting apps, there’s a 49.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Player Prop Picks
Bear Bachmeier (BYU) is priced at -114 to record fewer than 220.5 passing yards. He is likely to fall short of the line, making this QB Passing Yards bet an appealing option.
Josh Derry (UCF) is priced at -114 to end with fewer than 49.5 receiving yards. He may fall short of the Player Receiving Yards line, making this prop bet a strong pick.
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Same Game Parlay Pick
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes UCF +6.5 on the spread, combined with Over 43.5 and Bear Bachmeier (BYU) to go Under 220.5 passing yards.
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Correct Score Prediction
24
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23
UCF
We’ll roll the dice and go for the Cougars to register a 24-23 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the huge odds.
BYU vs UCF Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
With the sportsbooks giving them a 74% probability of winning this college game, BYU Cougars might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -278 Moneyline betting odds. UCF are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +225.
6.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 43.5 right now. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you fancy Over 43.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.
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Receiving Yards
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Passing Yards
Will UCF Extend Their Home Winning Streak?
UCF have won four straight at Acrisure Bounce House. They have a 8-2 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 36.60 points on average and giving up 15.90.
BYU have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 games away from home, averaging 26.60 points scored and 21.20 points allowed.
BYU beat UCF 37-24 when the teams last met at Acrisure Bounce House.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O43.5 | U43.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UCF Home Stats |
8-2 | 52.50 | 36.60 | 15.90 | 6 | 4 | |
 BYU Away Stats |
8-2 | 47.80 | 26.60 | 21.20 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O43.5 = Games Over 43.5 Points
- U43.5 = Games Under 43.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
BYU Stats
UCF Knights Stats
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- -6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road
- +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- +6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 48.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 47.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 43.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 43.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 30.00 pts and allowed 18.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 26.60 pts and allowed 21.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 52.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 52.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 43.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 43.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 26.40 pts and allowed 26.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 36.60 pts and allowed 15.90 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big 12 | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BYU
|
6 | 0 | 201 | 91 | 110 | 4-0 | 2-0 | 6W |
Texas Tech
|
6 | 0 | 227 | 106 | 121 | 4-0 | 2-0 | 6W |
Utah
|
6 | 0 | 241 | 89 | 152 | 4-0 | 2-0 | 6W |
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|
6 | 1 | 275 | 147 | 128 | 4-0 | 2-1 | 4W |
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|
5 | 1 | 214 | 114 | 100 | 3-0 | 2-1 | 4W |
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|
4 | 2 | 180 | 88 | 92 | 3-1 | 1-1 | 1L |
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|
4 | 2 | 223 | 142 | 81 | 3-0 | 1-2 | 1L |
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|
4 | 2 | 211 | 161 | 50 | 4-0 | 0-2 | 2L |
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|
4 | 2 | 213 | 120 | 93 | 4-1 | 0-1 | 1W |
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|
3 | 3 | 188 | 192 | -4 | 2-1 | 1-2 | 1L |
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|
3 | 3 | 178 | 130 | 48 | 3-1 | 0-2 | 1L |
TCU
|
3 | 3 | 144 | 73 | 71 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 1W |
|
UCF
|
3 | 3 | 190 | 130 | 60 | 3-0 | 0-3 | 2L |
West Virginia
|
4 | 3 | 263 | 238 | 25 | 3-2 | 1-1 | 1W |
Colorado
|
2 | 4 | 117 | 154 | -37 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 4L |
Kansas
|
2 | 4 | 192 | 144 | 48 | 2-2 | 0-2 | 2L |
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