Colorado vs. UCF odds, spread, line: 2024 college football picks, Week 5 predictions based on proven model

Teams looking to improve to 2-0 in Big 12 play meet Saturday afternoon when the UCF Golden Knights (3-0, 1-0 Big 12) host the Colorado Buffaloes (3-1, 1-0). . After beating TCU 35-34 two weeks ago, UCF had an extra week to prepare for this game. Colorado was defeated by Nebraska in Week 2 but responded with wins over Colorado State and Baylor. The Buffaloes completed a Hail Mary in the final game of regulation against Baylor before forcing a game-winning fumble in overtime.

Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando. The Golden Knights are the favorites by 14.5 points in the latest UCF vs. Colorado odds, according to the SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total points is 62. Before entering any Colorado vs. UCF picks, be sure to check out the college football predictions from the model at SportsLine.

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The model has Colorado vs. UCF in its sights. You can head over to SportsLine to check out the picks. Here are several college football betting lines for the game:

• Spread between UCF and Colorado: UCF -14.5
• UCF vs. Colorado over/under: 62 points
• UCF vs. Colorado Money Line: UCF -592, Colorado +422
• UCF vs. Colorado Picks: Check out the picks here

Why UCF can cover

UCF has covered the spread in all three games this season, including a 35-34 win at TCU as a 2.5-point underdog two weeks ago. Senior quarterback KJ Jefferson threw for 230 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 46 yards. Jefferson spent the first five seasons of his career at Arkansas and threw for 2,107 yards and 19 touchdowns last year.

Senior running back RJ Harvey also had a great performance against the Golden Knights, catching 29 carries for 180 yards and two touchdowns. He has already scored eight rushing touchdowns in three games, giving UCF a balanced attack. UCF has a 16-4 record in its last 20 home games and Colorado is coming off a dramatic win across the country. See which team you should choose here.

Why Colorado Can Cover

Colorado is experiencing an emotional high under head coach Deion Sanders after its stunning win over Baylor last week. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders completed a Hail Mary to wide receiver LaJohntay Wester on the final play of regulation before two-way star Travis Hunter forced a fumble at the goal line in overtime. Sanders and Hunter are one of the best duos in college football and they are capable of pushing UCF forward in this game.

The senior quarterback has thrown for 1,340 yards and 11 touchdowns, while Hunter has 37 catches for 472 yards and five scores. UCF entered this game as an 11-point favorite, so these odds give bettors the opportunity to mitigate an inflated number. The Buffaloes have covered the spread in six of their last seven games played on a Saturday. See which team you should choose here.

How to make UCF vs. Colorado picks

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