UCF vs. Memphis Prediction: Picks & Start Time – November 2022

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AAC opponents will do battle when the No. 25 UCF Knights (6-2) meet the Memphis Tigers (4-4) at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Florida.

UCF vs. Memphis Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 3 points, with bookmakers listing UCF as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, UCF has -151 odds to pick up the win, while Memphis is listed at +124 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 60 points.

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Game Info

How to Watch UCF vs. Memphis Live?

  • Game Day: Saturday, November 5, 2022
  • Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN2
  • Location: Memphis, Florida
  • Stadium: Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium

Betting Preview

UCF

Offensively, UCF has been a top-25 unit, ranking fifth-best in the FBS by averaging 509.6 yards per game. The defense ranks 41st (352.5 yards allowed per game). UCF has been clicking on all fronts this season, as they rank 24th-best in scoring offense (35.8 points per game) and 16th-best in scoring defense (17.6 points allowed per game). UCF is totaling 265.9 passing yards per game offensively this year (43rd in the FBS), and is surrendering 234.9 passing yards per game (73rd) on the defensive side of the ball. UCF sports the 27th-ranked defense this season in terms of rushing yards (117.6 rushing yards allowed per game), and has been better offensively, ranking eighth-best with 243.8 rushing yards per game. UCF owns the 28th-ranked defense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (33.3% third-down percentage allowed), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 21st-best with a 48.7% third-down conversion rate. UCF ranks 100th in college football with a -6 turnover margin after forcing 6 turnovers (123rd in the FBS) while committing 12 (69th in the FBS).

Memphis

Memphis ranks 50th with 419.5 total yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 98th with 410.1 total yards given up per game on defense. Memphis is accumulating 34.6 points per contest on offense this season (32nd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 31.1 points per contest (104th-ranked) on defense. Memphis ranks 27th in passing yards per game (284.6), but it has been less productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking ninth-worst in the FBS with 283.5 passing yards allowed per contest. Memphis is compiling 134.9 rushing yards per game on offense this season (87th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 126.6 rushing yards per contest (42nd-ranked) on defense. Memphis has been struggling on third down, ranking 22nd-worst with a 44.2% third-down conversion percentage allowed per game. It has been more productive on the other side of the ball, posting a 40.9% third-down rate (56th-ranked). With 13 forced turnovers (45th in the FBS) and 10 turnovers committed (39th in the FBS) this season, Memphis ranks 43rd in the FBS with a turnover margin of +3.

UCF vs. Memphis Betting Analysis

UCF Betting Insights

UCF has put together a 5-3-0 record against the spread this season. In games this season when favored by 3 points or more, UCF has gone 4-3 against the spread. This season, UCF games have hit the over twice. The Knights have compiled a 5-2 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 71.4% of those games). When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -151 or shorter, the Knights have a 2-1 record (winning 66.7% of their games).

Tigers Betting Insights

Memphis has covered the spread three times over eight games with a set total. In games they have played as 3-point underdogs or more, the Tigers have an ATS record of 1-2. This season, Memphis games have hit the over seven times. The Tigers have been the underdog in three games this season, and they have failed to win any of those contests. The Tigers have been at least a +124 moneyline underdog three times this season, but lost all of those games.

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UCF vs. Memphis Against The Spread & Betting Records

UCF

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 58.6 57.3 62.5
Implied Total AVG 36.5 37.0 35.0
ATS Record 5-3-0 4-2-0 1-1-0
Over/Under Record 2-6-0 2-4-0 0-2-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 5-2 4-1 1-1
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-0 0-0 0-0

Tigers

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 57.9 60.0 55.9
Implied Total AVG 34.3 36.3 32.3
ATS Record 3-5-0 1-3-0 2-2-0
Over/Under Record 7-1-0 3-1-0 4-0-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 4-1 3-1 1-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-3 0-0 0-3

Players to Watch

UCF

  • With 0.5 sacks to go with 2.0 TFL and 62 tackles in eight games, Jason Johnson has been a significant part of the Knights’ defense in 2022.
  • Tre’mon Morris-Brash has played eight games, amassing 28 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and five sacks for the Knights.
  • The Knights’ defensive unit has been aided by the contributions of Josh Celiscar, who has suited up for eight games and collected 31 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and two sacks.
  • With 1.0 sack to go along with 3.0 TFL and 30 tackles, Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste has helped carry the Knights’ defense over eight games.

Tigers

  • As a tone-setter on defense, the Tigers’ Xavier Cullens has recorded 58 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and two interceptions in eight games.
  • The Tigers’ Quindell Johnson has totaled 1.0 TFL, 48 tackles, and three interceptions in eight games.
  • Jaylon Allen has amassed 2.0 sacks to go with 3.0 TFL, 42 tackles, and one interception in eight games for the Tigers.
  • Cormontae Hamilton has posted 4.5 sacks to go with 4.0 TFL and 25 tackles in eight games for the Tigers.

UCF vs. Memphis Predictions and Pick

UCF vs. Memphis betting card

    Pick ATS:

    Knights (-3)

    Pick OU:

    Under (60)

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How to Bet on UCF vs. Memphis

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Our prediction to win this matchup is UCF, and we expect that UCF will cover the spread (UCF -3). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 60 points.

WRITTEN BY

Dan Weiner

Hailing from Atlanta and attending college at the University of Texas, Dan is passionate about sports, particularly college football and soccer. He's a diehard Atlanta pro sports and Texas Longhorns fan. He likes every sport and will watch anything and everything the weirder the better. He joined Betsperts after an 11 year career in television production at ESPN.

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