College Football Odds: Temple-UCF prediction, odds and pick

Temple Owls are 2-3 and have lost two of their last three games. They are coming off a bye week. UCF is 4-1 and currently in third place in the American Conference. The Knights have won three consecutive games since their defeat to Louisville. College Football Odds is a series that gives its prediction and pick for the game.

Temple is playing UCF on Thursday. The Owls lost 49-7 to the Knights last year. Temple has improved this season and is the third-ranked team in the country. They are the best defense in college football. Their quarterback E.J. Warner needs to perform well to cover the spread. He has a solid arm and good athletic ability. UCf is a team that has been struggling recently.

UCF is one of the hottest teams in the country with a current three-game winning streak. Gus Malzahn's team is 12-5 overall in his second season in charge. The Knights have a 30-2 record at home since 2017. John Rhys Plumlee has accounted for ten touchdowns already. UCF has stymied opposing offenses for 14.6 points per game. Temple has allowed 14 points a game this season.

Temple is favored to beat Central Florida. The Knights are nearly unbeatable at home.

Temple is favored by 23.5 points over UCF.