The UCF Knights (1-0) square off against the Boise State Broncos (0-1) on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Albertsons Stadium. The Knights are listed as favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 3 points. The over/under is set at 58 in the outing.
UCF vs. Boise State Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCF | -3 | -110 | -110 | 58 | -112 | -108 |
Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| UCF (-3) | Over (58) | UCF 46 Boise State 23 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| UCF | Boise State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 56.0 (14) | 19.0 (101) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 6.0 (12) | 56.0 (121) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 3 (108) | 2 (82) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 1 (49) | 0 (95) |
UCF vs. Boise State Betting Insights
UCF Stats and Trends
- UCF has a record of 1-0-0 against the spread this season.
- The Knights have been favored by 3 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.
- This season, games featuring UCF have hit the over every time.
- UCF has an average total of 53.0 in their outings this year, 5.0 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
Boise State Stats and Trends
- Boise State has not won against the spread this season in one opportunities.
- The Broncos have not covered the spread this year (0-1 ATS) when playing as at least 3-point underdogs.
- So far this year, each Boise State game has hit the over.
- Boise’s matchups this season have a 58.5-point average over/under, 0.5 more points than this game’s point total.
UCF Players to Watch
- This season John Rhys Plumlee has collected 281 yards through the air (281.0 YPG) while completing 73.3% of his passes, with three touchdowns and two interceptions. He also has 90 yards on the ground on eight attempts (plus one touchdown), averaging 90.0 yards per game.
- Johnny Richardson has 12 attempts for a team-high 100 rushing yards (100.0 per game) and zero touchdowns.
- Xavier Townsend has five receptions for a team-high 81 yards (81.0 per game) and one touchdown.
- Javon Baker has tacked on 59 yards, on four catches. He averages 59.0 receiving yards per game.
- RJ Harvey has totaled 50 yards on one catches with one touchdown, averaging 50.0 yards per game.
- This season Malachi Lawrence leads the team with one sack and has added one TFL.
- Over the course of the current campaign, Lee Hunter has collected seven tackles and leads the team in tackles.
- Dejordan Mask has intercepted one pass to lead the team while adding one pass defended.
Boise State Players to Watch
- This year, Taylen Green has racked up 244 passing yards (244.0 per game) while connecting on 19 of 39 passes (48.7%), with one touchdown and two interceptions. He has tacked on 31 rushing yards on five carries, averaging 31.0 yards per game.
- George Holani has taken 10 attempts for a team-leading 51 rushing yards (51.0 per game).
- Ashton Jeanty has run for 44 yards on 10 carries (44.0 yards per game), with one rushing touchdown. Jeanty also figures heavily in the passing game, catching four passes for 109 (109.0 per game) while scoring one touchdown.
- Eric McAlister has been targeted zero times, and tacked on 69 yards (on seven catches).
- Stefan Cobbs has caught six passes on zero targets for 56 yards.
- Andrew Simpson has notched a team-leading one sack, while adding one TFL and three tackles.
- Alexander Teubner’s 11 tackles make him the team’s top tackler.
