Teams looking to improve to 2-0 in Big 12 play will meet on Saturday afternoon when the UCF Golden Knights (3-0, 1-0 Big 12) host the Colorado Buffaloes (3-1, 1-0). UCF had an extra week to prepare for this game following its 35-34 win over TCU two weeks ago. Colorado was blown out by Nebraska in Week 2, but it has responded with wins over Colorado State and Baylor. The Buffaloes completed a Hail Mary on the final play of regulation against Baylor before forcing a game-winning fumble in overtime.
Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando. The Golden Knights are 14.5-point favorites, per SportsLine consensus, in the latest UCF vs. Colorado odds. The over/under for total points is 62. Before entering any Colorado vs. UCF picks, you’ll want to see the college football predictions from the model at SportsLine.
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The model has set its sights on Colorado vs. UCF. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several college football betting lines for the game:
- UCF vs. Colorado spread: UCF -14.5
- UCF vs. Colorado over/under: 62 points
- UCF vs. Colorado money line: UCF -592, Colorado +422
- UCF vs. Colorado picks: See picks here
Why UCF can cover
UCF has covered the spread in all three of its games this season, including its 35-34 win at TCU as a 2.5-point underdog two weeks ago. Senior quarterback KJ Jefferson threw for 230 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 46 yards. Jefferson spent the first five seasons of his career at Arkansas, throwing for 2,107 yards and 19 touchdowns last year.
Senior running back RJ Harvey had a huge performance against the Golden Knights as well, rushing 29 times for 180 yards and two touchdowns. He has already racked up eight rushing touchdowns in three games, giving UCF a balanced attack. UCF is 16-4 in its last 20 home games, and Colorado is coming off a dramatic win across the country. See which team to pick here.
Why Colorado can cover
Colorado is riding an emotional high under head coach Deion Sanders following its stunning win over Baylor last week. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders completed a Hail Mary to wide receiver LaJohntay Wester on the final play of regulation before two-way star Travis Hunter forced a fumble at the goal line in overtime. Sanders and Hunter are one of the best duos in college football, and they are capable of pushing UCF throughout this game.
The senior quarterback has thrown for 1,340 yards and 11 touchdowns, while Hunter has 37 catches for 472 yards and five scores. UCF opened as an 11-point favorite in this game, so this line gives bettors a chance to fade an inflated number. The Buffaloes have covered the spread in six of their last seven games played on a Saturday. See which team to pick here.
How to make UCF vs. Colorado picks
The model has simulated Colorado vs. UCF 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning Over, and it’s also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in nearly 60% of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
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