UCF vs. TCU Odds & Betting Predictions - September 14, 2024

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Follow On X: https://x.com/PicksOffice UCF comes into this game with confidence, riding a 2-0 start to the season and proving their offensive prowess in both victories. Their offense, led by KJ Jefferson, has looked strong, especially in the running game. Jefferson has been efficient, completing 65.5% of his passes for 333 yards, and he adds a dual-threat dimension that could cause trouble for TCU. RJ Harvey has been a beast on the ground, rushing for 268 yards and six touchdowns in just two games. UCF is averaging an outstanding 51 points per game, and their balanced attack, with 177.5 passing yards and 419 rushing yards per contest, has been nearly unstoppable. Additionally, their defense has been stingy, allowing just 8.5 points per game and forcing turnovers, showcasing dominance against their early-season competition. While it's true that UCF's opponents have been relatively weak thus far, the efficiency in third-down situations and ball control (34:03 time of possession against Sam Houston) shows that UCF is executing at a high level regardless of the opposition. TCU, on the other hand, has shown vulnerability, especially on the defensive side of the ball. In their season opener against Stanford, the Horned Frogs struggled to contain the Cardinal, giving up big plays on the ground. This will be a significant concern against UCF, one of the top rushing teams in the nation. TCU’s offense was more balanced in their win, gaining 425 total yards with a solid 298 through the air, but their rush defense will face its toughest test yet against UCF’s relentless ground game. With UCF's ability to control the clock and maintain long drives, TCU may find themselves on the back foot for much of the game. Historically, UCF has done well in road openers, winning six of their last seven, and TCU has struggled in recent conference matchups, losing four of their last five games against such opponents. Additionally, TCU has failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as an underdog versus non-AP-ranked teams, suggesting that they may once again fail to meet expectations here. With the Knights showing dominance on the ground and boasting a more efficient overall offense, this is a game where UCF can capitalize on TCU’s defensive issues and wear them down over the course of four quarters.

@_Collin1

Project this number UCF -6, would take through a FG. Write up complete will be posted Thursday. Inside Zone read for UCF to crest issues for TCU defense. Frogs not able to establish the rush v LIU and Stanford