Colorado vs. UCF Prediction, Odds, Line, Spread: Expert Picks for 2024 College Football, Best Bets from Deion Sanders

The Colorado Buffaloes (3-1) look to win their third straight game when they face the UCF Knights (3-0) on Saturday. The Buffs are halfway to bowl eligibility in their second season under head coach Deion Sanders. In Week 4, CU defeated Baylor 38-31 in overtime. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders completed a Hail Mary pass to tie the game as time expired, and Heisman Trophy candidate Travis Hunter forced a fumble at the goal line in overtime to seal the win. UCF is coming off a bye in Week 4 and has had two weeks to prepare for Coach Prime and the Buffs. In their last game, UCF defeated TCU 35-34. The Knights are the top rushing team in the country, averaging 375.7 rushing yards per game.

Kickoff in Orlando is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET. After opening at -11, the Knights are now 13.5-point favorites in the latest Colorado vs. UCF odds, according to the SportsLine consensus, and the over/under is at 64.5 points. Before you make any picks between UCF and Colorado, check out the Week 4 college football predictions and betting tips from SportsLine's Jimmie Kaylor.

Kaylor is an NFL, college football and DFS expert for SportsLine and has been covering the NFL and college football for nearly a decade as a member of the Pro Football Writers of America. His background as a former college football All-American and NFL player gives him a unique perspective when building his fantasy lineups and determining his betting tips. He has his finger on the pulse of the college football landscape and has made a lot of money over the last two years.

Kaylor destroyed the books in college football in 2023, scoring a whopping 57.9 units and compiling a record of 107-45-2. Everyone who followed his tips finished the season well.

Now Kaylor tuned in to the Colorado vs. UCF game on Saturday and has just announced his tips and predictions. You can head over to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the college football odds and college football betting lines on spread, moneyline and over/under for UCF vs. Colorado:

• Colorado vs. UCF Spread: UCF -13.5
• Colorado vs. UCF over/under: 64.5 points
• Colorado vs. UCF money line: UCF -559, Colorado +401
• Colorado vs. UCF picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why UCF can cover

Weather could be a factor for this game as isolated storms are forecast for the afternoon. In rain and wind, the Knights have a significant advantage because of their ability to run the football. UCF has the best rushing attack in the country, averaging 375.7 yards per game on the ground.

Colorado is an average defense when it comes to stopping the run and has given up 150.8 rushing yards per game this season. UCF running back RJ Harvey was outstanding in three games. The senior rushed for 448 yards and eight touchdowns on 59 carries (7.6 yards per carry). See which team you should choose here.

Why Colorado Can Cover

The Buffs have one of the most explosive offenses in college football. Led by senior quarterback Shedeur Sanders, CU ranks fifth in the country with an average of 335.0 passing yards per game this season. Sanders has completed 67.9% of his passes for 1,340 yards, 11 touchdowns and two interceptions. He also scored a rushing touchdown.

Colorado also has the ultimate X-factor in two-way star Travis Hunter. The former five-star recruit has 37 catches for 472 yards and five touchdowns (all team highs) as a wide receiver and 14 tackles, a forced fumble and an interception as a defensive back. The Knights will need to know where Hunter is on the field throughout Saturday's game. See which team you should choose here.

How to make UCF vs. Colorado picks

Kaylor has analyzed the Colorado vs. UCF game from all angles and is leaning towards the under in terms of overall points. He has also discovered a critical X-factor that causes him to jump over one side of the range. At SportsLine, he just shares what it is and which side he supports.

So who will win against UCF in Orlando Colorado on Saturday and what crucial X-factor makes one side of the spread a must-win? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the range you should jump on, all from the expert who won $5,790 for $100 college football bettors in 2023, and find out.