UCF vs. Jacksonville State odds
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Moneyline (ML): UCF -962 (Bet $962 to win $100) | Jacksonville State +622 (Bet $100 to win $622)Against the spread (ATS): UCF -18.5 (-109) | Jacksonville State +18.5 (-111)Over/Under (O/U): 52.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)UCF vs. Jacksonville State betting tips preview
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (0-0) visit the UCF Knights (0-0) at FBC Mortgage Stadium on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+, with the kickoff at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around UCF vs. Jacksonville State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Knights went 4-8 last season and failed to qualify for a bowl game. They scored 30.4 points per game (49th in the nation) while allowing 26.9 (82nd). In 2024, the Gamecocks went 9-5 and lost the Cure Bowl. They gave up 26.1 points per game (to rank 77th in college football) while scoring 36.0 per game (11th).
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UCF vs. Jacksonville State picks and predictionsPrediction
UCF 34, Jacksonville State 26
MoneylineMoneyline pick: UCF -962UCF won 33.3% of the games last season when it was favored on the moneyline (3-6).The Knights played as a moneyline favorite of -962 or shorter in only two games last season. They won both.Jacksonville State won one of the four games it played as underdogs last season.The Gamecocks played as an underdog of +622 or more once last season and lost that game.Against the spreadATS pick: Jacksonville State +18.5The Knights compiled a 5-7-0 record against the spread last season.UCF covered the spread when playing as at least 18.5-point favorites in two of two games last season.The Gamecocks put together an 8-6-0 record against the spread last year.Jacksonville State did not cover the spread when an underdog by 18.5 points or more last year (in one opportunity).
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