West Virginia vs UCF Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Oct 2025
College Football Betting Preview: West Virginia vs UCF
West Virginia battle UCF in this NCAAF Week 8 clash at Acrisure Bounce House, with kickoff scheduled for 13:00 on Saturday, October 18. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
Back UCF with a -7.5 spread when playing West Virginia. This is a good number and we’re confident they can cover this appealing line at odds of -105.
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West Virginia Mountaineers have suffered a defeat in their previous three games including a recent 38-24 loss. This occurred on the road at Lavell Edwards Stadium against Brigham Young Cougars.
UCF Knights have been beaten in their last three games. On the road at Nippert Stadium, Cincinnati Bearcats recently beat them 20-11.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last matchup between West Virginia and UCF saw the former win. It was a 31-21 scoreline at Mountaineer Field.
West Virginia vs UCF Prediction & Picks
Head into West Virginia vs UCF with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.
Game Prediction
UCF at -7.5 could be the best bet to have on the spread. Odds of -105 are available and our pick would mean a solid win for the favorites in this college football showdown.
Injuries are always factored in by the CFB handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our predictions are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.
Key West Virginia vs UCF stats:
UCF -7.5 Probability
The top betting apps are suggesting that our pick has a 51.3% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes UCF -7.5 on the spread, along with Over 46.5 and the Second Half to have the most points.
The same game parlay option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same game. You need all your predictions to be correct although bettors love to place a tailored football bet on the event which interests them most.
Correct Score Prediction
20
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35
UCF
There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on UCF to achieve a 35-20 win should give bettors a good run for their money.
West Virginia vs UCF 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.
UCF have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 75% probability due to their -303 Moneyline betting odds. At +245, West Virginia are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
The spread is calculated to be 7.5, while total points comes in at 46.5. Football bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you want to bet Under 46.5, there are odds of -106.
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UCF With Five Wins in Previous Ten Home Games
UCF have gone 5-5 across their last 10 home games, putting up 31.20 points on average and giving up 21.10.
West Virginia have lost four straight on the road. They have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games away from home, averaging 24.70 points on offense and surrendering 34.00 on defense.
West Virginia beat UCF 41-28 when the teams last met at Acrisure Bounce House.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O46.5 | U46.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UCF Home Stats |
5-5 | 52.30 | 31.20 | 21.10 | 6 | 4 | |
 West Virginia Away Stats |
4-6 | 58.70 | 24.70 | 34.00 | 9 | 1 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O46.5 = Games Over 46.5 Points
- U46.5 = Games Under 46.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
West Virginia Stats
UCF Knights Stats
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 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 6 of the last 10 games on the road
- -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 58.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 58.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 46.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
- Over 46.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 25.20 pts and allowed 33.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 24.70 pts and allowed 34.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 50.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 52.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 46.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 46.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 29.20 pts and allowed 21.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 31.20 pts and allowed 21.10 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big 12 | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Texas Tech
|
12 | 1 | 552 | 142 | 410 | 8-0 | 4-1 | 6W |
BYU
|
11 | 2 | 415 | 247 | 168 | 6-0 | 5-2 | 1L |
Utah
|
10 | 2 | 493 | 224 | 269 | 5-1 | 5-1 | 5W |
Arizona
|
9 | 3 | 391 | 227 | 164 | 6-1 | 3-2 | 5W |
Houston
|
9 | 3 | 340 | 262 | 78 | 3-3 | 6-0 | 1W |
Iowa State
|
8 | 4 | 329 | 242 | 87 | 4-2 | 4-2 | 3W |
TCU
|
8 | 4 | 369 | 302 | 67 | 5-1 | 3-3 | 2W |
Cincinnati
|
7 | 5 | 381 | 298 | 83 | 5-3 | 2-2 | 4L |
Kansas State
|
6 | 6 | 353 | 320 | 33 | 4-3 | 2-3 | 1W |
Baylor
|
5 | 7 | 373 | 391 | -18 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 3L |
Kansas
|
5 | 7 | 337 | 321 | 16 | 4-3 | 1-4 | 3L |
|
UCF
|
5 | 7 | 292 | 283 | 9 | 5-2 | 0-5 | 1L |
|
West Virginia
|
4 | 8 | 261 | 370 | -109 | 3-3 | 1-5 | 2L |
Colorado
|
3 | 9 | 251 | 366 | -115 | 3-4 | 0-5 | 5L |
Oklahoma State
|
1 | 11 | 170 | 400 | -230 | 1-6 | 0-5 | 11L |
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