The South Florida Bulls take on the North Texas Mean Green in Denton, Texas. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
USF is favored by one point on the spread with a moneyline of -115. The total is set at 67.5 points.
Here’s my USF vs. North Texas prediction and college football picks for Friday, October 10.
USF vs North Texas Prediction
- USF vs. North Texas Pick: North Texas ML (-105, bet365)
My North Texas vs. USF best bet is on the Mean Green to win. Find the best line available on our live NCAAF odds page.
USF vs North Texas Odds
| S. Florida Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1 -110 | 67.5 -110o / -110u | -115 |
| North Texas Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1 -110 | 67.5 -110o / -110u | -105 |
- USF vs North Texas point spread: USF -1 (-110), North Texas +1 (-110)
- USF vs North Texas over/under: 67.5 (-110o / -110u)
- USF vs North Texas moneyline: USF -115, North Texas -105
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I have some concerns surrounding Byron Brown, especially on the road.
He can be high variance. His track record on the road hasn’t been super strong — he’s had multiple games where he’s taken too many sacks by holding on to the ball too long.
Defensive coordinator Skyler Cassity has transformed the Mean Green’s defense. The 4-2-5 has looked elite. They lead the nation in PFF’s Tackling grades and rank eighth in PFF’s Coverage grades. Transfers Trey Fields (linebacker) and David Fisher (cornerback) have had massive impacts on the second and third levels.
The Mean Green are playing fast and decisive on defense. It’s a sophisticated scheme with sophisticated, veteran playmakers.
Meanwhile, I trust Drew Mestemaker to protect the football and continue to be efficient in the passing game. Add in a surprisingly effective rushing attack, and the Mean Green are balanced and deadly on offense.
Meanwhile, I’m banking on Brown seeing some regression, especially in a hostile environment.
Pick: North Texas ML (-105, bet365)
