UCF hasn’t tasted defeat yet in 2021 and is looking to keep things that way ahead of Friday. The Knights will hit the road to take on Louisville ahead of the weekend at Cardinal Stadium. The non-conference matchup will be the first installment of a two-game slate. Oddsmakers expect a one-score contest in this one.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Knights are 6.5-point favorites in the latest UCF vs. Louisville odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points scored is set at 67. Before locking in any Louisville vs. Central Florida picks, be sure to see the college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Over the past five-plus years, the proprietary computer model has generated a stunning profit of over $3,500 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. It also enters Week 3 of the 2021 season on a 67-50 run on all top-rated college football picks. Anyone who has followed it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on UCF vs. Louisville and just revealed its picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several college football odds and betting trends for Louisville vs. UCF:
- UCF vs. Louisville spread: UCF -6.5
- UCF vs. Louisville over-under: 67 points
- UCF vs. Louisville money line: UCF -250, Louisville +205
- UCF: The Golden Knights are 18-5 straight up in their last 23 games
- LOU: The Cardinals are 4-1 straight up in their last five home games
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Why UCF can cover
UCF is off to a strong start in 2021. The Knights’ offense is averaging 622 yards per game so far. Memphis is the only FBS team that can top that mark. UCF also boasts college football’s fifth-ranked scoring offense. Dillon Gabriel’s electric arm has already produced 630 yards and six touchdowns through the air.
Louisville lost to No. 17 Ole Miss by 19 its season opener, and UCF is close to moving into the AP’s top 25. The Knights can overpower the Cardinals’ questionable defense with Gabriel’s arm and Isaiah Bowser’s legs. Bowser has rushed for 231 yards and five scores.
Why Louisville can cover
Louisville has enough talent to compete on offense. Malik Cunningham makes everything happen for the Cardinals, and opposing defenses have had a hard time stopping him. The dual-threat signal-caller has thrown for two scores and rushed for four through his first two starts of 2021.
The Cardinals could also have a star in the making out wide. Freshman receiver Ahmari Huggins-Bruce hasn’t reached the end zone yet this season but did tally four catches for 150 yards against Eastern Kentucky. Huggins-Bruce ruined a would-be touchdown by dropping the ball before the goal line last week and will look to make up for that mistake in his third collegiate game.
How to make UCF vs. Louisville picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning over on the point total, projecting teams to combine for 74 points. The model also says one side of the spread has all the value. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Louisville vs. UCF? And which side of the spread has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on Friday, all from the model that has crushed its college football picks, and find out.
