The UCF Knights (2-1 overall, 1-1 AAC) and Memphis Tigers (1-1, 0-1) do battle at the Liberty Bowl in a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff Saturday (on ABC). Below, we analyze the UCF-Memphis college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.
The Knights fell out of the Amway Coaches Poll, but they were the top team among the others receiving votes with 93. They were previously ranked 25th.
UCF at Memphis: Betting odds and lines
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Over/Under: 75 (O: -110 U: -110)UCF at Memphis: Three things to know
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The Knights built a 16-2 first-quarter lead last week at home against Tulsa, and they led 26-25 after three quarters. Unfortunately for UCF, it was unable to hold the lead, suffering its first loss of the season in the home opener. It was also the Knights’ first straight-up setback at the Bounce House since Nov. 19, 2016, which, ironically, was also against the Golden Hurricane.Memphis played its first game in nearly a calendar month last Saturday, falling to SMU in Dallas by a 30-27 count. The Tigers are 1-1 straight up and 0-2 ATS, and the Under has connected in each of their two contests.UCF ranks No. 1 in the country with 582.3 total yards per game on offense, and it checks-in third with 385.0 passing yards per contest. The Knights are also 10th in the nation with 42.0 PPG.Get some action on this game or any other matchup with a legal, online bet at BetMGM in CO, IN, NJ and WV. Risk-free first bet up to $500, paid in free bets. Terms and conditions apply. Bet now!
UCF at Memphis: Odds, betting lines and picks
Prediction
UCF 38, Memphis 35
Money line (ML)
UCF (-176) is a decent play on the money line at this price, especially since it’s laying a risky three and a hook against the spread. The Knights haven’t lost back-to-back games since dropping the final two regular-season contests and their bowl outing to close out the 2016-17 season. Bank on UCF.
Against the spread (ATS)
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MEMPHIS +3.5 (-110) is worth a roll of the dice as long as this line sticks at three and a hook. The Tigers have yet to cash against the number so far this season, but they are 4-0 ATS in their past four home games against their rivals from Central Florida. The home team is also 12-1 ATS in the previous 13 head-to-head meetings.
Over/Under (O/U)
The Under connected last week for the Knights, and UNDER 75 (-110) is the play in this one. The Tigers have cashed the Under in each of their two games, totaling 61 points against Arkansas State against an Over/Under of 72, and totaling 57 last week vs. SMU with a projection of 75.5. This one might not be confused for a defensive slugfest, but it will not go Over the number.
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The Memphis Tigers (7-3, 5-3 AAC) and the FAU Owls (5-3, 4-2 C-USA) meet Wednesday for a 7 p.m. ET kickoff at the Cramton Bowl for the inaugural Montgomery Bowl. Below, we analyze the Memphis-FAU college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.
Memphis vs. FAU: Betting odds, spread and lines
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Money line
: FAU +260 (bet $100 to win $260) Memphis -350 (bet $350 to win $100)Against the spread/ATS: FAU +8.5 (-110) Memphis -8.5 (-110)Over/Under: 50.5 (O: -115 U: -105)Memphis vs. FAU: Three things to know
These teams met in the 2007 New Orleans Bowl, FAU’s first postseason appearance in program history. The Owls rolled to a 44-27 win behind QB Rusty Smith for head coach Howard Schnellenberger, the legendary coach who is responsible for bringing college football to Boca Raton.Memphis won its first three NCAA sanctioned bowl games but is just 2-8 in its past 10 postseason appearances, including a 5-game slide. Memphis is 0-4 ATS in the past four neutral-site games, and 0-5 ATS during its current bowl game losing streak.FAU has never lost a bowl game, going 4-0 SU/ATS. The Owls are also 7-1 ATS in the past eight games against teams with a winning record. They beat SMU, another AAC team, 52-28 in the Boca Raton Bowl last season.Get some action on this game or any other matchup with a legal, online bet at BetMGMin CO, IN, NJ, PA, TN and WV. Risk-free first bet up to $500, paid in free bets. Terms and conditions apply. Bet now!
Memphis vs. FAU: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Memphis 38, FAU 24
Money line (ML)
Memphis (-350) is a risky play based upon its recent bowl season futility, as well as the fact FAU (+260) is unbeaten in bowl games. AVOID and look to the spread instead.
Against the spread (ATS)
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MEMPHIS -8.5 (-110) is the play, but you’re obviously going against the trends in this series. Sometimes trends are made to be broken, however. It’s obviously documented that FAU was great under past head coaches Schnellenberger and Lane Kiffin, but this is its first appearance under Willie Taggart. The Owls are just 1-4 ATS across the past five games overall, and the offense has really struggled to put up points.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 50.5 (-115) is a risky play considering FAU’s defense allowed 20 or fewer points in each of its games except for one. The offense has scored 24 or fewer points in six of eight games, including three games of 10 points or less. Still, the Tigers aren’t terribly effective on defense, and their offense will be able to crack the code of the Owls’ D.
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