UCF Favored to Win Close and Exciting Big 12 Matchup Against Cincinnati Bearcats
The upcoming Big 12 football matchup between the Cincinnati Bearcats (3-2, 1-1 Big 12) and the UCF Knights (3-2, 1-1 Big 12) promises to be a close and exciting game. UCF
Game outlook
The upcoming Big 12 football matchup between the Cincinnati Bearcats (3-2, 1-1 Big 12) and the UCF Knights (3-2, 1-1 Big 12) promises to be a close and exciting game. UCF currently holds a 5-4-0 head-to-head advantage in the series and is on a two-game winning streak, including a recent 28-26 road win in November 2023. The game will kick off at 3:30 ET from FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, FL, with Central Florida opening as the betting favorite at -3.5. The current line favors Central Florida by 3 points.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bearcats +128 | Golden Knights -149
Spread: Bearcats +3 (-110) | Golden Knights -3 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 58 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Central Florida will win straight-up is 60%.
Cincinnati Bearcats
In his second season leading the Cincinnati football program, Scott Satterfield's Bearcats have shown improvement with a 2-2 record so far. Despite matching their total wins from last season, their losses have been close. The team's defense, under first-year coordinator Tyson Veidt, is performing well, allowing an average of 22.0 points per game against FBS competition. Quarterback Brendan Sorsby has thrown for 1,481 yards and 12 touchdowns, with Xzavier Henderson as his top target and Corey Kiner leading the rushing attack. Cincinnati is currently priced at +7,500 to win the Big 12 championship game, with power rankings placing them at 86 overall, 44 in offense, and 53 in defense.