UCF Knights
American Football NCAAF Lavell Edwards Stadium Sat 29 Nov 13:00
Brigham Young Cougars (BYU)
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Stats
  6. Standings

College Football Betting Preview: UCF vs BYU

UCF face BYU at Lavell Edwards Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 13:00 on Saturday, November 29.

Big Win In Store for BYU

If you agree with our prediction that BYU can be superior to UCF, you can get -110 for this selection against the spread. The big favorites should be capable of covering the -17.5 line.

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BYU Landed 37-24 Victory in Previous H2H

UCF Knights have lost four straight road games. Their most recent appearance was a 17-14 home win over Oklahoma State Cowboys at Acrisure Bounce House.

Brigham Young Cougars have now achieved five straight home wins. In their last game, they won on the road at Nippert Stadium when beating Cincinnati Bearcats 26-14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

BYU triumphed 37-24 when they last played UCF. This head-to-head was played at Acrisure Bounce House.

UCF vs BYU Prediction & Picks

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this UCF vs BYU betting preview covers it all.

Game Prediction

There’s a case to be made for BYU on the spread in this college football showdown. Our prediction is that the betting favorites can cover the -17.5 line at odds of -110 considering they should be superior.

The CFB handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key stats to help shape our picks and guide the final call.

Key UCF vs BYU stats:

  • The -17.5 line has been covered by BYU in 3 of their last 5 games at home this season.
  • The +17.5 line hasn’t been covered by UCF in 2 consecutive games on the road.

BYU -17.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this college wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tayven Jackson Under 177.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

The odds for Tayven Jackson (UCF) to end with fewer than 177.5 passing yards stand at -114. He could struggle to reach the QB Passing Yards line, making this prop bet highly appealing.

Latest Tayven Jackson Player Prop Odds

Dylan Wade Under 34.5 Receiving Yards -114 BetMGM logo

The odds for Dylan Wade (UCF) to record fewer than 34.5 receiving yards stand at -114. It’s reasonable to expect he may fall short, making the Player Receiving Yards line appealing.

Latest Dylan Wade Player Prop Odds

Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread BYU -17.5
Totals Under 47.5
Passing Yards Tayven Jackson Under 177.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates BYU to cover the -17.5 spread along with Under 47.5 points. We’ve also gone for Tayven Jackson (UCF) to have Under 177.5 passing yards.

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Correct Score Prediction

UCF UCF logo 9 - 35 BYU logo BYU

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on BYU to claim a 35-9 win. There’s a huge return if we get this right.

UCF vs BYU Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Have BYU as Heavy Favorites

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Brigham Young Cougars a 93% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -1250 favorites with the sportsbooks. At +750, UCF are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is 17.5 and the total points line is currently 47.5. A wager on the Totals allows football bettors to use the latest data to good effect. Those who wager Under 47.5 can get -110.

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Player Odds

Receiving Yards

Rushing Yards

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Can BYU Keep Rolling at Home?

BYU have reeled off six in a row at Lavell Edwards Stadium. They are 9-1 in their last 10 home games, averaging 36.20 points scored and 15.90 points allowed.

UCF have come up short in their last eight on the road. They own a 1-9 mark in their past 10 games away from home, averaging 20.10 points on offense and surrendering 31.80 on defense.

The last time BYU faced UCF at Lavell Edwards Stadium, they won 49-23.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O47.5 U47.5
BYU logo BYU Home Stats 9-1 52.10 36.20 15.90 6 4
UCF logo UCF Away Stats 1-9 51.90 20.10 31.80 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O47.5 = Games Over 47.5 Points
  • U47.5 = Games Under 47.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

UCF Knights logo UCF Knights Stats
Brigham Young Cougars logo Brigham Young Cougars Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
NCAAF Standings Select Season
Big 12 W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
BYU 10 1 367 192 175 5-0 5-1 2W
Texas Tech 10 1 469 135 334 7-0 3-1 4W
Utah 9 2 462 203 259 5-1 4-1 4W
Arizona 8 3 368 220 148 6-1 2-2 4W
Houston 8 3 309 238 71 3-3 5-0 1L
Cincinnati 7 4 358 253 105 5-3 2-1 3L
Iowa State 7 4 309 229 80 4-2 3-2 2W
TCU 7 4 324 279 45 4-1 3-3 1W
Kansas State 5 6 329 306 23 3-3 2-3 1L
Baylor 5 6 349 360 -11 3-3 2-3 2L
Kansas 5 6 316 290 26 4-2 1-4 2L
UCF 5 6 271 242 29 5-2 0-4 1W
West Virginia 4 7 261 321 -60 3-2 1-5 1L
Colorado 3 8 237 342 -105 3-4 0-4 4L
Oklahoma State 1 10 157 380 -223 1-5 0-5 10L