UCF vs Pittsburgh Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Sep 2026
College Football Betting Preview: UCF vs Pitt
UCF battle Pitt at Acrisure Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 15:30 on Saturday, September 12.
Bet on Pitt against the spread, with an attractive line of -7.5 that they have the upper hand against UCF. There are odds of -100 that are currently on offer for this selection.
UCF Knights won their previous game, beating Bethune Cookman Wildcats at home. It was a 73-6 win at Acrisure Bounce House.
Pittsburgh Panthers won their last game, beating Miami-Ohio Redhawks at home. It was a 59-14 win at Acrisure Stadium.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was Pitt who came out on top when they last played UCF. At Acrisure Stadium, a 35-34 win was recorded.
Quarterbacks
Alonza Barnett III
Mason Heintschel
UCF vs Pittsburgh Prediction & Picks
Get the full betting picture for UCF vs Pittsburgh, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.
Game Prediction
Bet on Pitt against the spread in order to get the best value. They should be able to cover a generous -7.5 line at -100 for this college football matchup.
We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible CFB predictions. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key numbers that truly make a difference.
Key UCF vs Pittsburgh stats:
Pitt -7.5 Probability
According to the best betting apps, there’s a 50% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Player Prop Picks
You can place a bet on Mason Heintschel (Pitt) at -114 to rack up over 304.5 passing yards. We’re confident in taking him to cover the QB Passing Yards line and bettors can back this pick with conviction.
Malik Knight (UCF) can be backed at -114 to reach over 49.5 receiving yards. There’s an opportunity to place a Player Receiving Yards bet, with him capable of covering an appealing line.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Pitt -7.5. We’ve also gone for Under 57.5 points and Mason Heintschel (Pitt) to go Over 304.5 passing yards.
A same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different outcomes within the same football game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.
Correct Score Prediction
20
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30
Pitt
There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on the Panthers to achieve a 30-20 win should give bettors a good run for their money.
UCF vs Pittsburgh 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.
The sportsbooks have Pittsburgh at -263 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the market leaders are 72% likely to win this college game according to the latest odds. UCF are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +215.
The spread is currently 7.5, with the total points line at 56.5. Football bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. Those that want to back Under 56.5 can find odds of -108 available.
Consider every angle when placing your college football wagers. The best betting sites have a huge selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the game.
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
Pitt Hold Five Wins in Previous Ten at Home
Pitt have five wins and five losses in the last 10 games at home, putting up 35.40 points per matchup and giving up 23.80.
UCF have lost nine consecutive road games. They have one win and nine losses in the last 10 road games, scoring 19.90 points per matchup and conceding 33.50.
Pitt beat UCF 35-34 when the teams last met at Acrisure Stadium.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O57.5 | U57.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Home Stats |
5-5 | 59.20 | 35.40 | 23.80 | 5 | 5 | |
 UCF Away Stats |
1-9 | 53.40 | 19.90 | 33.50 | 4 | 6 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O57.5 = Games Over 57.5 Points
- U57.5 = Games Under 57.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
UCF Knights Stats
Pittsburgh Stats
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
- 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road
- -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 50.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 53.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 57.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 57.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 24.60 pts and allowed 26.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 19.90 pts and allowed 33.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 58.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 59.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 57.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 57.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 34.00 pts and allowed 24.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 35.40 pts and allowed 23.80 pts in the last 10 home games
| Atlantic Coast | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Miami
|
1 | 0 | 45 | 6 | 39 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 1W |
SMU
|
1 | 0 | 27 | 24 | 3 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 1W |
Virginia
|
1 | 0 | 34 | 8 | 26 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Duke
|
1 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 14 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
North Carolina
|
1 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 1W |
|
Pittsburgh
|
1 | 0 | 59 | 14 | 45 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Syracuse
|
1 | 0 | 66 | 3 | 63 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Boston College
|
0 | 1 | 15 | 34 | -19 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
California
|
0 | 1 | 24 | 45 | -21 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Clemson
|
0 | 1 | 10 | 51 | -41 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Georgia Tech
|
0 | 1 | 13 | 14 | -1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Louisville
|
0 | 1 | 38 | 41 | -3 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Florida State
|
1 | 1 | 58 | 44 | 14 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Stanford
|
1 | 1 | 43 | 72 | -29 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
NC State
|
0 | 1 | 8 | 34 | -26 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
| Big 12 | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arizona
|
1 | 0 | 35 | 7 | 28 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
BYU
|
1 | 0 | 63 | 7 | 56 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Cincinnati
|
1 | 0 | 34 | 15 | 19 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Colorado
|
1 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 1W |
Houston
|
1 | 0 | 33 | 20 | 13 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Iowa State
|
1 | 0 | 38 | 10 | 28 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Kansas
|
1 | 0 | 51 | 6 | 45 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Kansas State
|
1 | 0 | 71 | 3 | 68 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Texas Tech
|
1 | 0 | 33 | 10 | 23 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
|
UCF
|
1 | 0 | 73 | 6 | 67 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Utah
|
1 | 0 | 66 | 14 | 52 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
West Virginia
|
1 | 0 | 31 | 24 | 7 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Baylor
|
0 | 1 | 16 | 17 | -1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Oklahoma State
|
0 | 1 | 10 | 24 | -14 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
TCU
|
0 | 1 | 10 | 15 | -5 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
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