The FAU Owls and the USF Bulls meet in week 8 college football action from Raymond James Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a FAU Owls vs. USF Bulls prediction.
FAU Owls Recap
The FAU Owls come into this game looking to build on their 53-33 win over UAB last time out to sit at 3-3 this season. After this game, FAU will head on the road for a game against Navy.
Owls Win Back-To-Back Games
Caden Veltkamp has thrown for 1,785 yards, 14 touchdowns and 9 interceptions on 65.1% passing while Gemari Sands leads the Owls in rushing with 301 yards on the ground. Easton Messer leads the Owls in receiving with 52 catches for 502 yards and a touchdown while Asaad Waseem has 378 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns. Jayshon Platt has 23 catches for 327 yards and 2 TDs while three more Owls have 100+ receiving yards as well this season. On defense, Leon Hart Jr. has a team-high 36 total tackles while CJ Doggette Jr. has a team-high 3 sacks. As a unit, FAU has combined for 13 sacks so far this season.
Why the Florida Atlantic Owls will win
- Florida Atlantic has won three of its last four games against conference opponents.
- South Florida has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four October games at Raymond James Stadium.
- Florida Atlantic has covered the spread in four of its last five games in October.
USF Bulls Recap
The USF Bulls come into this game looking to add on to their 63-36 win over North Texas last time out to improve to 5-1 this season. After this game, USF will head on the road for a massive game against Memphis.
Bulls Win Three Straight
Byrum Brown has thrown for 1,439 yards, 13 touchdowns and 5 interceptions on 64% passing while also leading USF in rushing with 364 rushing yards and 5 scores. Sam Franklin has 237 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns and Alvon Isaac has 206 rushing yards as well while Chas Nimrod has a team-high 23 catches for 466 yards with 3 TDs and Keshaun Singleton has 294 receiving yards with 3 touchdowns as well this season. On defense, Jhalyn Shuler has a team-high 54 total tackles including a team-high 26 solo tackles while Mac Harris has 46 total tackles including 4 sacks. James Chenault and Jarvis Lee each have a pair of interceptions as well for the Bulls’ defense this season. As a unit, USF has combined for 11 sacks and 9 interceptions so far this season.
Why the South Florida Bulls will win
- South Florida has won each of its last eight games as a favorite in Florida.
- Florida Atlantic has lost each of its last seven games as an underdog in Florida.
- Florida Atlantic has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games as an underdog in Florida.
- The favorite has covered the spread in 10 of Florida Atlantic’s last 12 games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of South Florida’s last eight games as a favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Florida Atlantic’s last seven games in Florida have gone OVER the total points line.
FAU Owls vs. USF Bulls Prediction
I’m on FAU and the points here. It’s a massive number for a USF team that has bigger fish to fry with their biggest game of the year and potentially program history next week against Memphis, with the winner being in the drivers seat for the group of 5 spot in the playoffs. I think USF just needs to get in and get out with a win to begin to focus on that game. FAU should be able to do enough to come in and keep this one respectable and not let it get out of hand. Give me the points.