It’ll be the UCF Knights (0-0) versus the Boise State Broncos (0-0) in college football play at the Bounce House in Orlando, Florida. The Knights, listed at on the spread, take to their home field on September 2, 2021 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN against the Broncos, on the moneyline to win. Sportsbooks have set an over/under of points for the matchup.
The betting insights in this article reflect betting data from DraftKings as of August 24, 2021, 12:00 AM ET. See table below for current betting odds and CLICK HERE to bet at DraftKings Sportsbook.
UCF Vs. Boise State Odds
Computer Pick
| Spread | Over/Under |
|---|---|
| Boise State (+6) | Under (69) |
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.
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Team Stat Comparison 2020
| UCF | Stats (Rank) | Boise State |
|---|---|---|
| 42.2 (8) | Points Per Game | 33.9 (27) |
| 33.2 (92) | Points Per Game Against | 27.1 (52) |
| 357.4 (4) | Pass Yards | 241.9 (49) |
| 299.2 (121) | Pass Yards Against | 209.6 (37) |
| 210.7 (26) | Rush Yards | 105.9 (115) |
| 192.6 (93) | Rush Yards Against | 163.7 (63) |
| 10 (39) | Giveaways | 7 (14) |
| 22 (6) | Takeaways | 3 (120) |
| +12 | Turnover Differential | -4 |
UCF Vs. Boise State Betting Insights
UCF Stats And Trends
- UCF had three wins in 10 games against the spread last season.
- The Knights had one win ATS (1-5) as a 6-point favorite or more last year.
- UCF had six of its 10 games hit the over last year.
- In six games last season, UCF and its opponent combined to score more than 69 points.
- The point total average for Knights games last season was 72.2, 3.2 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
Boise State Stats And Trends
- Boise State’s record against the spread last year was 3-4-0.
- Boise State had five of its seven games go over the point total last season.
- Boise State’s games finished with over 69 points scored three times last season.
- Games involving the Broncos last year averaged 54.7 points per game, a 14.3-point differential when compared to the over/under for this contest.
UCF Players To Watch
- Last season, Dillon Gabriel put up 3,570 yards (357 yards per game), a 60% completion percentage (248-of-413), 32 touchdowns, and four interceptions. He also added 169 rushing yards on 72 carries with two rushing touchdowns (averaging 16.9 yards per game).
- Last year, Greg McCrae went to work rushing for 758 yards on 149 attempts (75.8 yards per game) and scored 10 touchdowns.
- Otis Anderson racked up 687 rushing yards on 125 carries (76.3 yards per game) and four touchdowns last season.
- In the previous season, Marlon Williams picked up 71 receptions for 1,039 yards and 10 touchdowns. He averaged 129.9 yards per game.
- Jaylon Robinson also filled up his receiving stat line last year. He grabbed 55 receptions for 979 yards and six touchdowns. He produced 97.9 receiving yards per game.
- Jacob Harris’ stat line last year looked like this: a total of 539 yards, 30 catches, eight touchdowns, and 53.9 yards per game.
Boise State Players To Watch
- Hank Bachmeier averaged 230 passing yards per outing and tossed six touchdowns last season.
- Andrew Van Buren compiled 382 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on the ground during last year’s campaign.
- Khalil Shakir rushed for 148 yards last season. He also averaged 102.7 receiving yards per game.
- CT Thomas averaged 49.6 receiving yards per game in 2020, scoring two touchdowns.
- Riley Smith caught 15 passes on his way to 155 receiving yards and one touchdown a season ago.
