Josh Heupel took over a Central Florida Knights program stamped by his predecessor Scott Frost. Specifically, he inherited a program that went 13-0 in 2017. With a Peach Bowl NCAA Football betting win over Auburn. Heupel held his own in a 12-1 rookie season. But the Knights slipped to 10-3 in 2019. As a result, the analysis came that Heupel would not be able to keep UCF as top tier. Following a dominant 2-0 start perceptions are changing. Heupel’s UCF program is being labeled a Power Five worthy program. This week the Knights host the Tulsa Golden Hurricane.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs.Central Florida Knights
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 3, 2020, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Bounce House, Orlando, Florida |
| Tulsa vs. Central Florida TV Coverage: | ESPN2 |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Tulsa | +22 (-110) | 70½ (-110) | +1050 |  |
| Central Florida | -22 (-110) | 70½ (-110) | -1600 | |
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Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Central Florida Knights SBG Odds Overview
On the whole, Tulsa lacks sports betting credibility with the public. UCF will draw plenty of handle as the bigger brand.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Team Overview
Tulsa is 0-1 straight up, 1-0 against the spread, and 0-1 under the total. The first game action was at Oklahoma State on September 19. And then the Golden Hurricane lost 17-7 as 24-point road dogs. Under the total of 66 paid as well. Tulsa blew a legitimate upset chance. Specifically, they shot themselves in the foot with 15 penalties. Oklahoma State is one of the Big 12 Conference favorites. In the same way, OSU is a College Football Playoff contender. Tulsa simply lacked the firepower to take advantage.
Central Florida Knights Team Overview
Now Central Florida is 2-0 straight up and 1-1 against the spread. Both games went over the total. Last week the Knights scored a 51-28 win at the East Carolina Pirates. UCF was 28-point road chalk. Also did over a total of 77 scores. To be exact UCF rolled to 632 yards and 29 first downs. The Knights forced four turnovers by East Carolina. Central Florida jumped out to a 41-7 lead before Heupel called off the dogs. Namely sophomore quarterback Dillon Gabriel was 32 of 47 for 408 yards and four touchdowns.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Central Florida Knights ATS Stats
The Golden Hurricane are:
- 5-7 against the spread in American Athletic Conference away games
- 3-4 under the total in AAC games
- 10-3 vs. the odds in October away action
- 1-5 under the total in October away games
- 6-0 on the board overall on the road
- 2-4 under the total in away games
- 6-2 vs. the odds head to head with Central Florida
- 2-5 under the total in their series with the Knights
The Knights are:
- 9-3 against the spread in their last 12 games at the Bounce House
- 4-2 over the total when playing at home
- 2-5 on the board at home in October games
- 9-3 over the total in October home action
- 6-3 with the odds in American Athletic Conference home action
- 8-4 over the total in AAC home games
- 1-2 vs. the line when hosting Tulsa
- 0-5 under the total head to head with the Golden Hurricane
Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Central Florida Knights SBG Free Picks
To conclude this should be an NCAA Football Betting blowout. Tulsa is overmatched here.
Golden Hurricane at Knights SBG Best Bet: UCF Knights