UCF Knights – Sports Chat Place https://sportschatplace.com Free NFL Picks, NBA Picks, College Football Picks, NHL Picks, MLB Picks, Betting Odds, Predictions Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:05:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://sportschatplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/apple-icon-180x180-1-150x150.png UCF Knights – Sports Chat Place https://sportschatplace.com 32 32 Oklahoma State vs UCF Prediction 2/19/25 College Basketball Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/college-basketball-picks/oklahoma-state-vs-ucf-prediction-2-19-25-college-basketball-picks-today/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 07:18:47 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7541029 In this article, we will formulate an Oklahoma State vs UCF Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday,  February 19th, at the Gallagher-Iba Arena. Let’s take a look at an Oklahoma State Cowboys vs UCF Knights pick.  Oklahoma State is Struggling Oklahoma State is really struggling heading into this game and all season that …

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In this article, we will formulate an Oklahoma State vs UCF Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday,  February 19th, at the Gallagher-Iba Arena. Let’s take a look at an Oklahoma State Cowboys vs UCF Knights pick. 

Oklahoma State is Struggling

Oklahoma State is really struggling heading into this game and all season that has been the case. Two games ago against TCU, they were competitive, but they ended up losing 73-72. In the last game against Texas Tech, it wasn’t as close and they ended up losing 92-55. At halftime, they were down 43-24 and they couldn’t bounce back. Marchelus Avery had a strong game putting up 13 points and five rebounds, but he was the only player that really found success with the offense. 

Oklahoma State currently sits with a 12-13 record overall and they have gone 10-15 record overall. At home this season they have gone 9-3 straight up. Oklahoma State is averaging 872.2 points while their defense is giving up 75.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 240th in the league while the defense is ranked 278th. Marchelus Avery is averaging 12.2 points while shooting 43.5 percent from the field and 37 percent from behind the three-point line. 

UCF is Suddenly Struggling

UCF is suddenly struggling heading into this game and they have lost six games in a row. Two games ago against Iowa State, they lost 77-65 and in the last game against Colorado, they lost 76-63. In the second half, they were outscored 38-27 and that led to the defeat. Keyshawn Hall had a strong game putting up 19 points, nine rebounds, and one assist. Darius Johnson put up 15 points, three rebounds, and one assist. 

UCF sits with a 13-12 record overall and they have gone 11-14 against the spread. Away from home this season they sit with a 2-5 record overall. UCF is averaging 78.4 points while their defense is giving up 79.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 79th in the league while the defense is ranked 347th. Keyshawn Hall has been the top player this season for UCF, averaging 18.5 points while shooting 45 percent from the field and 38.3 percent from behind the three-point line. UCF will play against Utah, Kansas State, TCU, Oklahoma State, and West Virginia following this one. 

Oklahoma State vs UCF Prediction 

Oklahoma State is going to find success in this game. At home, they have been a solid team this year, and I just don’t trust the UCF defense. UCF is giving up 79.4 points per game and they are going to have some major issues again here. Oklahoma State hasn’t been exactly known for their offense but they are going to have no issue putting on a show here. This is going to be a comfortable victory for Oklahoma State. Back Oklahoma State against the spread. 

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Colorado vs UCF Prediction 2/15/25 College Basketball Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/college-basketball-picks/colorado-vs-ucf-prediction-2-15-25-college-basketball-picks-today/ Sat, 15 Feb 2025 02:56:34 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7540800 The UCF Knights and Colorado Buffaloes meet Saturday in college basketball action at the CU Events Center. Here’s a Colorado vs UCF Prediction. This article will include a Colorado vs UCF Pick. UCF Knights Betting Preview The UCF Knights lost to Baylor and Iowa State, and they play Oklahoma State, Utah, and Kansas State next. …

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The UCF Knights and Colorado Buffaloes meet Saturday in college basketball action at the CU Events Center. Here’s a Colorado vs UCF Prediction. This article will include a Colorado vs UCF Pick.

UCF Knights Betting Preview

The UCF Knights lost to Baylor and Iowa State, and they play Oklahoma State, Utah, and Kansas State next. The UCF Knights are averaging 79 points on 42.2 percent shooting and allowing 79.8 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Keyshawn Hall is averaging 18.5 points and 2.5 assists, while Darius Johnson is averaging 14.8 points and 3.3 rebounds. Jordan Ivy-Curry is the third double-digit scorer and Moustapha Thiam is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The UCF Knights are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free throw line. The UCF Knights are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game.

Colorado Buffaloes Betting Preview

The Colorado Buffaloes lost to Houston and Kansas, and they play Iowa State, Baylor, and Kansas next. The Colorado Buffaloes are averaging 70.3 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 72 points on 43.7 percent shooting. Julian Hammond III is averaging 13.2 points and 2.4 rebounds, while Andrej Jakimovski is averaging 9.7 points and 1.3 assists. Elijah Malone is dishing 1.2 assists and Trevor Baskin is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Colorado Buffaloes are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.6 percent from the free throw line. The Colorado Buffaloes are allowing 33.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.2 rebounds per game.

Why the Colorado Buffaloes will win

  • Colorado has won each of its last 19 day games at CU Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • UCF has lost seven of its last eight games.
  • Colorado has won the first half in 23 of its last 24 day games at CU Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the UCF Knights will win

  • Colorado has lost each of its last 14 games against the Big 12 Conference.
  • The road team has won three of UCF’s last four games.
  • Colorado has lost the first half in each of its last 10 games against the Big 12 Conference.

Colorado vs UCF Injury Report

UCF will be without Jaylin Sellers and Cameron Simpson. Colorado will be without Andrew Crawford due to a redshirt.

Colorado vs UCF Prediction

The Colorado Buffaloes I guess are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but I’m not laying chalk with a team that hasn’t won a game since December 21. UCF hasn’t been lightning the world on fire in its own right, but it has won a couple of games here and there, and that includes an upset road win over Arizona State. Colorado is also not only losing games, but is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games. If Colorado is going to win a game the rest of the season, it would probably be this one. Still, if forced to pick, I’m rolling with UCF due to Colorado not winning a game in two months.

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UCF vs Iowa State Prediction 2/11/25 College Basketball Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/college-basketball-picks/ucf-vs-iowa-state-prediction-2-11-25-college-basketball-picks-today/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 07:42:44 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7540577 The Iowa State Cyclones and UCF Knights meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Case Gym. Here’s a UCF vs Iowa State Prediction. This article will include a UCF vs Iowa State Pick. Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview The Iowa State Cyclones beat TCU, lost to Kansas, and they play Cincinnati, Colorado, and Houston …

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The Iowa State Cyclones and UCF Knights meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Case Gym. Here’s a UCF vs Iowa State Prediction. This article will include a UCF vs Iowa State Pick.

Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview

The Iowa State Cyclones beat TCU, lost to Kansas, and they play Cincinnati, Colorado, and Houston next. The Iowa State Cyclones are averaging 81.7 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 67 points on 41.3 percent shooting. Curtis Jones is averaging 17.7 points and 2.2 assists, while Keshon Gilbert is averaging 14.7 points and 3.6 rebounds. Joshua Jefferson is the third double-digit scorer and Milan Momcilovic is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Iowa State Cyclones are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 74.5 percent from the free throw line. The Iowa State Cyclones are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.9 rebounds per game.

UCF Knights Betting Preview

The UCF Knights lost to Baylor and Cincinnati, and they play Colorado, Oklahoma State, and Utah next. The UCF Knights are averaging 79.7 points on 42.2 percent shooting and allowing 79.9 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Keyshawn Hall is averaging 18.3 points and 2.5 assists, while Darius Johnson is averaging 14.9 points and 3.3 rebounds. Jordan Ivy-Curry is the third double-digit scorer and Moustapha Thiam is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The UCF Knights are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free throw line. The UCF Knights are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.4 rebounds per game.

Why the UCF Knights will win

  • UCF has won seven of its last eight night games at Addition Financial Arena.
  • Iowa State has lost three of its last four games.
  • Iowa State has lost the first half in each of its last five road games against the Big 12 Conference.

Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win

  • Iowa State has won 17 of its last 18 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • UCF has lost each of its last six games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
  • Iowa State has won the first half in 16 of its last 18 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Forty-nine of Iowa State’s last 54 night games have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
  • Fifty-four of UCF’s last 60 night games at Addition Financial Arena have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

  • UCF ranks T12th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (17.7).
  • UCF ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (78.2%).
  • Iowa State ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.6).
  • Iowa State ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+14.7).

UCF vs Iowa State Injury Report

Iowa State doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. UCF will continue to Jaylin Sellers and Cameron Simpson.

UCF vs Iowa State Prediction

The UCF Knights will be up for this game at home with a top-25 team coming to town, and they’re 10-4 SU at home. UCF has lost four straight games and the defense is getting worse. UCF has allowed 90-plus points in three of its last four games. An Iowa State offense that’s top-30 in points and field goal percentage should be drooling about this matchup. If the UCF Knights aren’t capable of getting stops, this game will get away from them rather quickly. I’ll lay the points with Iowa State as the Cyclones win their fifth road game of the season.

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Baylor vs UCF Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/college-basketball-picks/baylor-vs-ucf-prediction-2-8-25-college-basketball-picks-today/ Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:20:33 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7540360 The UCF Knights and Baylor Bears meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Foster Pavilion. Here’s a Baylor vs UCF Prediction. This article will include a Baylor vs UCF Pick. UCF Knights Betting Preview The UCF Knights lost to BYU and Cincinnati, and they play Iowa State, Colorado, and Oklahoma State next. The UCF …

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The UCF Knights and Baylor Bears meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Foster Pavilion. Here’s a Baylor vs UCF Prediction. This article will include a Baylor vs UCF Pick.

UCF Knights Betting Preview

The UCF Knights lost to BYU and Cincinnati, and they play Iowa State, Colorado, and Oklahoma State next. The UCF Knights are averaging 79.8 points on 42.2 percent shooting and allowing 79.5 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Keyshawn Hall is averaging 18.3 points and 2.5 assists, while Darius Johnson is averaging 15 points and 3.5 rebounds. Jordan Ivy-Curry is the third double-digit scorer and Moustapha Thiam is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The UCF Knights are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free throw line. The UCF Knights are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.7 rebounds per game.

Baylor Bears Betting Preview

The Baylor Bears lost to Texas Tech, beat Kansas, and they play Houston, West Virginia, and Arizona next. The Baylor Bears are averaging 79.5 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 69.3 points on 43.7 percent shooting. Norchad Omier is averaging 15.4 points and 10.4 rebounds, while VJ Edgecombe is averaging 14.9 points and 5.3 rebounds. Robert Wright III is the third double-digit scorer and Jeremy Roach is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The Baylor Bears are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 73.6 percent from the free throw line. The Baylor Bears are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.5 rebounds per game.

Why the Baylor Bears will win

  • Baylor has won 12 of its last 13 games at Foster Pavilion.
  • UCF has lost five of its last six games.
  • Baylor has won the first half in each of its last six day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the UCF Knights will win

  • UCF has won five of its last six day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • UCF has won the first half in each of its last eight day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Baylor vs UCF Injury Report

UCF will be without Cameron Simpson, while Jaylin Sellers is questionable. Baylor will be without Yanis Ndjonga, while Langston Love, VJ Edgecombe, and Jeremy Roach are questionable.

Baylor vs UCF Prediction

The Baylor Bears are the more talented team with the better defense, and they’re 10-1 SU at home this season. However, this feels like a lot of points to give a UCF team that doesn’t do a lot great but is top-60 in scoring offense. UCF has scored 75 or more points in eight of its last nine games, and its led to covers in five of its last eight games. Baylor is 8-12-1 ATS on the season. Baylor has failed to cover three of its alst five games as a favorite. It’s not always pretty with UCF, but the Knights can score enough to hang around. Giving UCF nearly double-digit free buckets feels like a steal. I’ll grab the points with UCF on the road.

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UCF vs Cincinnati Prediction 2/5/25 College Basketball Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/college-basketball-picks/ucf-vs-cincinnati-prediction-2-5-25-college-basketball-picks-today/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 06:53:56 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7540148 In this article, we will formulate a UCF vs Cincinnati Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, February 5th, at The CFE Arena. Let’s take a look at a UCF Knights vs Cincinnati Bearcats pick.  Can UCF Make Enough Defensive Stops? One thing we know about this UCF team is that they can really …

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In this article, we will formulate a UCF vs Cincinnati Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, February 5th, at The CFE Arena. Let’s take a look at a UCF Knights vs Cincinnati Bearcats pick. 

Can UCF Make Enough Defensive Stops?

One thing we know about this UCF team is that they can really score, but their defense has proven to be an issue at times, and that has to be a concern heading into this game. Two games ago against Kansas, they scored 87 points, but the defense gave up 91 points. In the last game against BYU, the offense scored 75 points, but the defense gave up 81 points and that led to the defeat. UCF shot only 37.1 percent from the field while they allowed BYU to shoot 48.3 percent from the field. 

UCF comes into this game with a 13-8 record overall and they have gone 11-10 against the spread. The over has hit in 12 of the games so far this season. UCF is averaging 79.6 points, while their defense is giving up 78.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 63rd in the league while the defense is ranked 76th. This is a team that gets a ton of shots up, and they are 34th in the league in terms of shots per game. Keyshawn Hall is averaging 18.1 points while shooting 43.5 percent from the field and 38.6 percent from behind the three-point line. Early stops in this game are going to be key to coming away with a victory. 

Must win for Cincinnati?

As Cincinnati has been up and down in the Big 12, this feels almost like a must-win as they try to improve their stock for the NCAA tournament. Cincinnati has lost four games in a row and three of the games weren’t all that close. Two games ago against Utah was the closest and even that one they lost 69-66. In the last game against West Virginia, the offense only managed 50 points, and that led to the defeat. The Bearcats shot only 31.5 percent from the field and 31.3 percent from behind the three-point line. 

The Bearcats sit with a 12-9 record overall, and they have only gone 7-14 against the spread. The over has only hit in three of the games. The Bearcats are averaging 70 points while their defense is giving up 63 points per game. The offense is ranked 283rd in the league, while the defense is ranked 14th. In this game, it’s going to come down to if the offense can get enough going. Simas Lukosius is averaging 12 points while shooting 41.3 percent from the field and 37.2 percent from behind the three-point line. 

UCF vs Cincinnati Prediction

Trusting either of these teams feels pretty scary, but I just don’t trust this Bearcats offense, even against a bad defensive team. This UCF team has pushed the pace and run up the score against everyone. UCF is averaging 79.6 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Cincinnati’s offense is going to have no answer, and this is going to be a blowout victory here. Back UCF To win this game and cover the spread here. 

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Kansas vs UCF Prediction 1/28/25 College Basketball Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/college-basketball-picks/kansas-vs-ucf-prediction-1-28-25-college-basketball-picks-today/ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:06:51 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7539502 The UCF Knights and Kansas Jayhawks meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Allen Fieldhouse. Here’s a Kansas vs UCF Prediction. This article will include a Kansas vs UCF Pick. UCF Knights Betting Preview The UCF Knights beat TCU, lost to Iowa State, and they play BYU, Cincinnati, and Baylor next. The UCF Knights …

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The UCF Knights and Kansas Jayhawks meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Allen Fieldhouse. Here’s a Kansas vs UCF Prediction. This article will include a Kansas vs UCF Pick.

UCF Knights Betting Preview

The UCF Knights beat TCU, lost to Iowa State, and they play BYU, Cincinnati, and Baylor next. The UCF Knights are averaging 79.5 points on 42.3 percent shooting and allowing 78 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Keyshawn Hall is averaging 17.2 points and 2.5 assists, while Jordan Ivy-Curry is averaging 14.7 points and 3.4 rebounds. Darius Johnson is the third double-digit scorer and Moustapha Thiam is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The UCF Knights are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free throw line. The UCF Knights are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.6 rebounds per game.

Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview

The Kansas Jayhawks beat TCU, lost to Houston, and they play Baylor, Iowa State, and Kansas State next. The Kansas Jayhawks are averaging 76.8 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 64.8 points on 38.2 percent shooting. Hunter Dickinson is averaging 15.8 points and 10.1 rebounds, while Zeke Mayo is averaging 14.9 points and 4.3 rebounds. Dajuan Harris Jr. is grabbing 2.8 rebounds and KJ Adams Jr. is dishing 2.3 assists. The Kansas Jayhawks are shooting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc and 71.8 percent from the free throw line. The Kansas Jayhawks are allowing 28.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.8 rebounds per game.

Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win

  • Kansas has won 73 of its last 75 games at Allen Fieldhouse against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • UCF has lost seven of its last eight games against AP-ranked opponents.
  • Kansas has won the first half in 15 of its last 17 games at Allen Fieldhouse.

Why the UCF Knights will win

  • UCF has won eight of its last 10 night games.
  • Kansas has lost the first half in four of its last five night games against the Big 12 Conference.

Total Points Facts

  • Fourteen of Kansas’ last 15 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
  • Each of UCF’s last three night games against the Big 12 Conference has produced a total of 168+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Kansas ranks T9th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (18.3).
  • Kansas ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (13.8).
  • UCF ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (18.0).
  • UCF ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for pace this season (71.4).

Kansas vs UCF Injury Report

UCF will be without Cameron Simpson, while Jaylin Sellers is questionable with an undisclosed injury. Kansas will continue to be without Jamari McDowell, Noah Shelby, Zach Clemence, and KJ Adams Jr.

Kansas vs UCF Prediction

The Kansas Jayhawks are going to be favored in nearly every home game, and there’s an obvious talent gap between Kansas and UCF. However, it’s fair to say this isn’t the same Kansas team from past years, as there are already five losses, and the defense slips at times against good teams. Also, UCF is far from a pushover, as the Knights nearly beat Houston a couple of weeks ago, beat Arizona State, hung with Arizona, and beat Texas Tech as a double-digit underdog. Yes, Kansas rocked UCF earlier this month by 51 points, but there’s enough of a sample size to suggest UCF can step up in competition. UCF is also a better offensive team than what it showed in that first meeting. I’ll take a shot with the points. 

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Iowa State vs UCF Prediction 1/21/25 College Basketball Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/college-basketball-picks/iowa-state-vs-ucf-prediction-1-21-25-college-basketball-picks-today/ Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:42:54 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7538888 The UCF Knights and the Iowa State Cyclones meet Tuesday in college basketball action from the Hilton Coliseum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Iowa State vs UCF Prediction. UCF Recap The UCF Knights come into this game looking to bounce back …

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The UCF Knights and the Iowa State Cyclones meet Tuesday in college basketball action from the Hilton Coliseum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Iowa State vs UCF Prediction.

UCF Recap

The UCF Knights come into this game looking to bounce back after a 69-68 loss to Houston last time out to drop to 12-5 on the year. After this game, UCF will head home and will take on the TCU Horned Frogs.

Knights Looking For Consistency

Keyshawn Hall leads the Knights in scoring and rebounding with 16.9 PPG and 6.8 RPG along with 2.5 APG while Darius Johnson has 14.9 PPG with 3.7 RPG and a team-high 4.1 APG to lead the Knights in the assist department. Jordan Ivy-Curry has 14.2 PPG with 3.4 RPG and 2.4 APG to round out the group of double-digit scorers for UCF so far this season while Moustapha Thiam has 8.3 PPG with 5.1 RPG and Dallan Coleman has 6.6 PPG with 4.4 RPG. As a team, UCF is averaging 78.9 PPG on 42.2% shooting from the field, 33.6% from three, and 76.7% from the foul line this season.

Why the UCF Knights will win

  • UCF has won eight of its last nine night games.

Iowa State Recap

The Iowa State Cyclones come into this game looking to bounce back from a 64-57 loss to West Virginia in their last game to sit at 15-2 on the year. After this game, Iowa State will head on the road for a matchup with Arizona State.

Cyclones Looking For Rebound Performance

Curtis Jones leads the Cyclones in scoring with 17.8 PPG along with 4.2 RPG and 2.5 APG while Keshon Gilbert has 15.4 PPG with 3.6 RPG and a team-high 4.7 APG to lead the Cyclones in assists. Milan Momcilovic has 10.3 PPG with 3.5 RPG while Joshua Jefferson has 11.8 PPG with a team-high 8.3 RPG to lead Iowa State on the glass up to this point in the year. Tamin Lipsey has 10.1 PPG with 3.1 APG and 2.4 SPG to cap off the scoring in double figures for Iowa State so far this season. Dishon Jackson has 9.6 PPG with 4.9 RPG as well on the year. As a team, Iowa State is averaging 83.8 PPG on 49.2% shooting from the field, 34.3% from three, and 75% from the foul line this season.

Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win

  • Iowa State has won each of its last 28 games at James H. Hilton Coliseum.
  • UCF has lost 10 of its last 11 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of Iowa State’s last 13 night games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
  • Each of UCF’s last six games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 147 or fewer points.

Iowa State vs UCF Prediction

I’m on Iowa State here. I get that this is a massive number to lay when UCF has been really competitive against some solid teams like Houston, Texas Tech, and Arizona State as well as covering against Arizona on the road as well. However, Iowa State’s coming off of a road loss where they looked really poor, and it was just a bad spot for UCF in that game and one that I think they bounce back from in a big way at home. The Cyclones are just a different animal at home and I think UCF finds that out the hard way here. Give me Iowa State laying the big number.

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UCF vs Houston Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/college-basketball-picks/ucf-vs-houston-prediction-1-18-25-college-basketball-picks-today/ Sat, 18 Jan 2025 01:38:50 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7538621 In this article we will formulate a UCF vs Houston prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 18th at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup. UCF Knights Betting Preview The UCF Knights are 12-4 (3-2) this season after they defeated Arizona …

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In this article we will formulate a UCF vs Houston prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 18th at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UCF Knights Betting Preview

The UCF Knights are 12-4 (3-2) this season after they defeated Arizona State by a score of 95-89 in their last game. UCF led 49-47 at halftime and added 46 points in the second half for the win. The Knights shot 50.8% from the field, 46.2% on three pointers, and 81% on free throws in the game. Keyshawn Hall led UCF with 40 points and seven rebounds, while Darius Johnson added 17 points and seven assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Knights lost to Arizona by a score of 88-80, but did beat Colorado by a score of 75-74 before that. UCF has alternated wins and losses over their last five games, but they have won eight of their last ten. UCF has scored 79.6 points per game and they have allowed 77.9 points against per game, while also averaging 37.4 rebounds and 14.9 assists per game this year. Keyshawn Hall is averaging 17.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while Darius Johnson is averaging 15.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game this season. UCF is shooting 42.3% from the field, 77.2% on free throws, and 33.8% on three pointers this year. 

Houston Cougars Betting Preview

The Houston Cougars are 13-3 (5-0) this year after they defeated West Virginia by a score of 70-54 in their last game. Houston led 40-27 at halftime and they held WVU to 27 points in the second half for the double-digit win. The Cougars shot 49% from the field, 42.3% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. J’Wan Roberts led Houston with 22 points and three rebounds, while LJ Cryer added 18 points and two assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Cougars defeated Kansas State by a score of 87-57 and TCU by a score of 65-46. Houston has won nine games in a row and their only losses this year have been against Auburn, Alabama, and San Diego State. Houston has scored 76.6 points per game and they have allowed 54.2 points against per game, while also averaging 38 rebounds and 13.4 assists per game this season. LJ Cryer is averaging 14.3 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, while Emanuel Sharp is averaging 14.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this season. Houston is shooting 46.2% from the field, 74% on free throws, and 41.5% on three pointers this year. 

Why Houston will beat UCF

  • Houston has won 25 of its last 26 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • UCF has lost nine of its last 10 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
  • Houston has won the first half in each of its last 17 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

UCF vs Houston Prediction 

Houston comes into this matchup undefeated in conference play and they are ranked #10 in the country, but they will be on the road for this game. The Cougars aren’t elite offensively, but their defense is allowing just 54.2 points against per game this year. Houston has allowed 55 points or fewer in four of their last five games. UCF is only shooting 42.3% from the field, but they are scoring nearly 80 points per game this year. The Knights have had plenty of issues on defense this season and they have allowed 88 points or more in three of their last four games. The home court advantage is definitely going to help UCF, but I don’t trust them going up against an elite defense like Houston’s. Take the Cougars on the road here. 

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Arizona State vs UCF Prediction 1/14/25 College Basketball Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/college-basketball-picks/arizona-state-vs-ucf-prediction-1-14-25-college-basketball-picks-today/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:42:58 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7538295 The UCF Knights and the Arizona State Sun Devils meet Tuesday in college basketball action from the Desert Financial Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Arizona State vs UCF Prediction. UCF Recap The UCF Knights come into this game looking to …

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The UCF Knights and the Arizona State Sun Devils meet Tuesday in college basketball action from the Desert Financial Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Arizona State vs UCF Prediction.

UCF Recap

The UCF Knights come into this game looking to bounce back from an 88-80 loss to Arizona to drop to 11-4 overall on the year. UCF will meet Houston, Iowa State, TCU, Kansas, and BYU after this game.

Knights Looking For Consistency

Keyshawn Hall leads the Knights in scoring and rebounding with 16.1 PPG and 6.5 RPG along with 2.3 APG while Darius Johnson has 14.9 PPG with 3.9 RPG and a team-high 3.9 APG to lead the Knights in the assist department. Jordan Ivy-Curry has 14.7 PPG with 3.5 RPG to round out the group of double-digit scorers for UCF so far this season while Moustapha Thiam has 7.6 PPG with 5.1 RPG and Dallan Coleman has 6.6 PPG with 4.1 RPG. As a team, UCF is averaging 78.6 PPG on 41.7% shooting from the field, 33% from three, and 77% from the foul line this season.

Why the UCF Knights will win

  • Arizona State has lost each of its last six night games against the Big 12 Conference.
  • UCF has won seven of its last eight night games.

Arizona State Recap

The Arizona State Sun Devils come into this game looking to bounce back after a 72-66 OT loss to Baylor last time out to fall to 10-5 on the year. After this game, Arizona State will head on the road for a matchup with Cincinnati.

Sun Devils Drop Back-To-Back Outings

Joson Sanon leads the Sun Devils in scoring with 12.9 PPG along with 3.2 RPG while Basheer Jihad has 13.8 PPG and 5.6 RPG. Alston Mason added 11.7 PPG with a team-high 3.5 APG to lead the Sun Devils in assists and BJ Freeman added 12.4 PPG with 4.2 RPG and 2.5 APG to round out the group of double-digit scorers for Arizona State so far this season. Adam Miller has 9.5 PPG with 2.1 APG while Jayden Quaintance has 9.1 PPG with a team-high 8.4 RPG to lead ASU on the glass up to this point in the year. As a team, Arizona State is averaging 74.8 PPG on 44.4% shooting from the field, 36.2% from three, and 71.5% from the foul line this season.

Why the Arizona State Sun Devils will win

  • Arizona State has won each of its last 10 Tuesday night games.
  • UCF has lost four of its last five road night games against the Big 12 Conference.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of Arizona State’s last eight games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
  • Each of UCF’s last six night games has produced a total of 149+ points.

Arizona State vs UCF Prediction

I’m leaning towards UCF and the points here. I just look at this game and this feels like the kind of game that comes down to which team gets the final shot or a pair of late free throws to push the lead to 4 in the dying seconds, whichever team is ahead. Arizona State’s been a lot better at covering these numbers than I thought they’d be coming into the year, but I just can’t get to this number in what I think is going to end up being a tight game. Give me UCF and the points in this one.

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UCF vs Colorado Prediction 1/8/25 College Basketball Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/college-basketball-picks/ucf-vs-colorado-prediction-1-8-25-college-basketball-picks-today/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 08:45:40 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7537802 The Colorado Buffaloes and UCF Knights meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Addition Financial Arena. Here’s a UCF vs Colorado Prediction. This article will include a UCF vs Colorado Pick. Colorado Buffaloes Betting Preview The Colorado Buffaloes lost to Iowa State and Arizona State, and they play West Virginia, Cincinnati, and Oklahoma State …

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The Colorado Buffaloes and UCF Knights meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Addition Financial Arena. Here’s a UCF vs Colorado Prediction. This article will include a UCF vs Colorado Pick.

Colorado Buffaloes Betting Preview

The Colorado Buffaloes lost to Iowa State and Arizona State, and they play West Virginia, Cincinnati, and Oklahoma State next. The Colorado Buffaloes are averaging 74.9 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 70.2 points on 42.1 percent shooting. Julian Hammond III is averaging 12.7 points and 2.3 rebounds, while Elijah Malone is averaging 11.2 points and 1.2 assists. Andrej Jakimovski is the third double-digit scorer and Trevor Baskin is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Colorado Buffaloes are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free throw line. The Colorado Buffaloes are allowing 31.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.2 rebounds per game.

UCF Knights Betting Preview

The UCF Knights beat Texas Tech, lost to Kansas, and they play Arizona, Arizona State, and Houston next. The UCF Knights are averaging 78.8 points on 42.2 percent shooting and allowing 76.7 points on 43.2 percent shooting. Keyshawn Hall is averaging 15.5 points and 2.2 assists, while Jordan Ivy-Curry is averaging 14.8 points and 3 rebounds. Darius Johnson is the third double-digit scorer and Moustapha Thiam is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The UCF Knights are shooting 3.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free throw line. The UCF Knights are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.9 rebounds per game.

Why the UCF Knights will win

  • UCF has won each of its last seven games at Addition Financial Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • Colorado has lost five of its last six games against the Big 12 Conference.
  • UCF has won the first half in each of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Colorado Buffaloes will win

  • Colorado has won each of its last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • UCF has lost five of its last six night games against the Big 12 Conference.
  • Colorado has won the first half in four of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of UCF’s last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Addition Financial Arena have produced a total of 149+ points.
  • Five of Colorado’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

  • UCF ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (18.8).
  • UCF ranks 26th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (24.3).
  • Colorado ranks T38th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (17.1).
  • Colorado ranks 44th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (76.7%).

UCF vs Colorado Injury Report

The Colorado Buffaloes will be without Andrew Crawford. The UCF Knights will be without Cameron Simpson.

UCF vs Colorado Prediction

The Colorado Buffaloes have gotten rocked defensively in back-to-back games, and going on the road usually doesn’t fix those issues. Colorado has struggled a lot in the underdog role this season and hasn’t played many road games to be battle-tested. The UCF Knights have seen eight of their 10 wins this season come at home. UCF has also seen covers in four of its last six games. UCF plays with a quicker pace and scores a lot, which could be an issue for a Colorado defense that’s raising the struggle bus. I’ll lay the reasonable chalk with UCF at home.

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UCF vs Kansas Prediction 1-5-25 College Basketball Picks https://sportschatplace.com/college-basketball-picks/ucf-vs-kansas-prediction-1-5-25-college-basketball-picks/ Sun, 05 Jan 2025 05:45:59 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7537471 In this article, we will formulate a UCF vs Kansas prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, January 5th at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup. UCF Knights Betting Preview The UCF Knights are 10-2 (1-0) this year after they defeated Texas …

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In this article, we will formulate a UCF vs Kansas prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, January 5th at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UCF Knights Betting Preview

The UCF Knights are 10-2 (1-0) this year after they defeated Texas Tech by a score of 87-83 in their last game. UCF led 47-41 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite allowing 42 points in the second half. The Knights shot 51.8% from the field, 43.5% on three-pointers, and 86.4% on free throws in the game. Darius Johnson led UCF with 24 points and four assists, while Keyshawn Hall added 22 points and eight rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Knights defeated Jacksonville by a score of 86-66 and Tulsa by a score of 88-75. UCF has won six games in a row and their two losses this year have been against LSU and Wisconsin. UCF has scored 81.3 points per game and they have allowed 74.8 points per game, while also averaging 38.3 rebounds and 15.2 assists per game this season. Keyshawn Hall is averaging 15.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Jordan Ivy-Curry is averaging 15.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game. UCF is shooting 44.2% from the field, 77.9% on free throws, and 35% on three-pointers this season. 

Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview

The Kansas Jayhawks are 9-3 (0-1) this season after they lost to West Virginia by a score of 62-61 in their last game. Kansas trailed 33-20 at halftime, but they did score 41 points in the second half in the narrow loss. The Jayhawks shot 38.8% from the field, 25% on three-pointers, and 90.5% on free throws in the game. Zeke Mayo led Kansas with 27 points and two rebounds, while Dajuan Harris Jr. added 11 points and seven assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Jayhawks defeated Brown by a score of 87-53 and NC State by a score of 75-60. Kansas has lost three of their last five games, with the other two losses coming against Creighton and Missouri. Kansas has scored 77.7 points per game and they have allowed 65.7 points per game, while also averaging 37.8 rebounds and 18.1 assists per game this season. Hunter Dickinson is averaging 15.1 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, while Zeke Mayo is averaging 14.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. Kansas is shooting 49.1% from the field, 74.1% on free throws, and 34.8% on three-pointers this season.

Why UCF will beat Kansas

  • UCF has won each of its last eight games at Addition Financial Arena.
  • Kansas has lost six of its last seven road games against the Big 12 Conference.
  • UCF has won the first half in each of its last seven games.

UCF vs Kansas Prediction 

Kansas comes into this matchup looking for their first conference win of the season and they have struggled over the last few weeks. The Jayhawks lost at home against West Virginia in their last game and they have had some issues on the road this year. Kansas is shooting 49.1% from the field and their defense has been great, as they are allowing 65.7 points per game. UCF is 10-2 to start the season and they picked up a nice road win over Texas Tech last time out. The Knights are a high-scoring team, but their defense has had problems, as they are allowing 74.8 points per game. UCF has scored 86+ points in three straight games and I think they can give Kansas some trouble here, as I have not been impressed with the Jayhawks recently. Take UCF at home with the points. 

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Texas Tech vs Central Florida Prediction 12-31-24 College Basketball Picks https://sportschatplace.com/college-basketball-picks/texas-tech-vs-central-florida-prediction-12-31-24-college-basketball-picks/ Tue, 31 Dec 2024 09:23:45 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7537025 The UCF Knights and the Texas Tech Red Raiders meet Tuesday in college basketball action from the United Supermarkets Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Texas Tech vs Central Florida Prediction. Head-To-Head History These teams have faced off just twice since …

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The UCF Knights and the Texas Tech Red Raiders meet Tuesday in college basketball action from the United Supermarkets Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Texas Tech vs Central Florida Prediction.

Head-To-Head History

These teams have faced off just twice since UCF joined the Big 12 last season and while the head-to-head series is 1-1, with both teams claiming a win at home, UCF is 2-0 ATS in the head-to-head matchups.

UCF Recap

The UCF Knights come into this game looking to build on an 86-66 win over Jacksonville last time out. After this game, UCF will head home for a marquee conference matchup against the Kansas Jayhawks.

Knights Win 5th In A Row

Jordan Ivy-Curry has leads UCF in scoring, averaging 16.3 PPG, 3.5 APG, and 2.8 APG while Keyshawn Hall has 15.2 PPG with a team-high 6.5 RPG to lead the Knights in rebounding so far this season. Darius Johnson has 14.7 PPG with 3.8 RPG and a team-high 4.5 APG to lead the Knights in the assist department and to round out the group of double-digit scorers for UCF so far this season. As a team, UCF is averaging 80.8 PPG on 43.5% shooting from the field, 34.2% from three, and 77.2% from the foul line this season.

Why the UCF Knights will win

  • UCF has won eight of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Texas Tech Recap

The Texas Tech Red Raiders come into this game looking to add to their 101-57 win over Lamar last time out. After this game, Texas Tech will head on the road for the first time in conference play to take on the Utah Utes.

Red Raiders Win Back-To-Back Games

JT Toppin leads the Red Raiders in scoring and rebounding with 18.6 PPG and 11 RPG while Darrion Williams has 16.5 PPG with 5.7 RPG and 5.2 APG up to this point in the year. Chance McMillian has 16.4 PPG with 4 RPG and Kevin Overton has 11.4 PPG and 4.2 RPG to cap off the scoring in double figures for Texas Tech so far this season. Elijah Hawkins also has a team-high 5.4 APG and 2 SPG as well so far this season. As a team, Texas Tech is averaging 86.3 PPG on 51.7% shooting from the field, 40.4% from three, and 79.4% from the foul line this season.

Why the Texas Tech Red Raiders will win

  • Texas Tech has won each of its last nine games at United Supermarkets Arena.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of Texas Tech’s last five Tuesday home games against the Big 12 Conference has produced a total of 147+ points.
  • Seven of UCF’s last nine games have produced a total of 149+ points.

Texas Tech vs Central Florida Prediction

I’m on Texas Tech here. This just is not an ideal spot for UCF, making their first road start of the year in an environment in Lubbock which is the toughest road environment in the country. You could maybe call into question the level of competition that Texas Tech has had at home up to this point in the year, but the Red Raiders just have a knack of year after year, taking teams down at home and having opponents crumble. UCF isn’t a high-scoring team by any means and I’ve still had trouble buying into UCF despite their schedule giving them a lot of favorable spots at home up to this point. Give me Texas Tech laying the points here.

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Central Florida vs Cal Baptist Prediction 12-1-24 College Basketball Picks https://sportschatplace.com/college-basketball-picks/central-florida-vs-cal-baptist-prediction-12-1-24-college-basketball-picks/ Sun, 01 Dec 2024 08:16:49 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7534271 The Cal Baptist Lancers and the UCF Knights meet Sunday in college basketball action from the Addition Financial Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Central Florida vs Cal Baptist Prediction. Cal Baptist Recap The Cal Baptist Lancers come into this game …

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The Cal Baptist Lancers and the UCF Knights meet Sunday in college basketball action from the Addition Financial Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Central Florida vs Cal Baptist Prediction.

Cal Baptist Recap

The Cal Baptist Lancers come into this game looking to build on an 86-81 double-overtime win over Fresno State last time out. After this game, the Lancers will take on San Diego State and Middle Tennessee.

Lancers Looking To Spring Upset

Dominique Daniels Jr. leads the Lancers in scoring and assists with 20.2 PPG and 3.1 APG while Kendal Coleman has 15.1 PPG with a team-high 8.3 RPG as the only other double-digit scorer for Cal Baptist up to this point in the season. Martel Williams and AJ Braun each have 9.9 PPG with Williams logging 2.9 RPG while Braun added 4.9 RPG as well on the year. As a team, Cal Baptist is averaging 80 PPG on 44.8% shooting from the field, 30.7% from three, and 75.7% from the foul line this season.

Why the California Baptist Lancers will win

  • California Baptist has won each of its last six day games against non-conference opponents.

UCF Recap

The UCF Knights will be out to build on their 84-76 win over Milwaukee last time out to climb to 5-2 on the year. After this game, UCF will welcome Tarleton State to town.

Knights Looking To Build Momentum

Darius Johnson leads the Knights in scoring, assists, and steals with 16.9 PPG, 4.3 APG, and 2.4 SPG along with 3.9 RPG while Jordan Ivy-Curry has 16.9 PPG with 3.6 RPG. Keyshawn Hall has 15.6 PPG with a team-high 7.1 RPG to lead the Knights on the glass and to round out the group of double-digit scorers for UCF so far this season. As a team, UCF is averaging 82.1 PPG on 42.3% shooting from the field, 32% from three, and 76% from the foul line this season.

Why the UCF Knights will win

  • UCF has won eight of its last nine games against non-conference opponents at Addition Financial Arena.

Central Florida vs Cal Baptist Prediction

I’m on the Lancers and the points here. I get UCF being favored at home, but the Knights have found themselves playing in close games pretty much all season long, and I honestly don’t see this game being any different. The Lancers have a capable lineup that can hang in this game, and I think they do just that by bagging the cover here. Give me Cal Baptist and the points.

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UCF vs Utah Prediction 11-29-24 College Football Picks https://sportschatplace.com/college-football-picks/ucf-vs-utah-prediction-11-29-24-college-football-picks/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:02:26 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7533667 The Utah Utes and the UCF Knights meet in week 14 college football action from FBC Mortgage Stadium on Friday night. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a UCF vs Utah Prediction. Utah Recap The Utah Utes come into this one looking to …

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The Utah Utes and the UCF Knights meet in week 14 college football action from FBC Mortgage Stadium on Friday night. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a UCF vs Utah Prediction.

Utah Recap

The Utah Utes come into this one looking to finish the season strong, sitting at 4-7 on the year after a 31-28 loss to Iowa State last time out.

Utes Drop 7th Straight

Isaac Wilson has thrown for 1,510 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions on 56.4% passing. Micah Bernard has a team-high 922 rushing yards while Dorian Singer has a team-high 50 receptions for 687 yards. Brant Kuithe also has 505 receiving yards and a team-high 6 touchdowns while Money Parks has 294 receiving yards and 3 TDs this season. On defense, Lander Barton has a team-high 66 total tackles including 34 solo tackles. Van Filinger has a team-high 6 sacks as well and Connor O’Toole also has 2.5 sacks while Utah’s defense as a whole has combined for 19 sacks and 10 interceptions.

Why the Utah Utes will win

  • Utah has won each of its last eight November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
  • UCF has lost four of its last five games as a favorite.
  • Utah has covered the spread in each of its last four games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
  • UCF has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six November games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.

UCF Recap

The UCF Knights come into this game looking to end the year on a high after a 31-21 loss to West Virginia last time out to sit at 4-7 on the year.

Knights Trying To Finish Strong On Senior Night

KJ Jefferson has thrown for 1,012 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions on 59.3% passing while Jacurri Brown has thrown for 387 yards, a touchdown, and 4 interceptions on 51.5% passing and Dylan Rizk has 797 passing yards, 5 touchdowns, and an INT with a 68.1% completion percentage. RJ Harvey has rushed for 1,458 yards and 21 touchdowns as well on the year. Kobe Hudson has a team-high 691 receiving yards and 40 receptions with 4 TDs. Randy Pittman JR. has 371 receiving yards while Jacoby Jones also has 327 receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Ethan Barr has a team-high 65 total tackles while Malachi Lawrence has a team-high 5 sacks. Daylan Dotson has 4 sacks and Nyjalik Kelly has 3.5 sacks as well on the year. UCF’s defense as a whole has combined for 20 sacks and 9 interceptions so far this season.

Why the UCF Knights will win

  • Utah has lost each of its last 11 November games as an underdog.
  • UCF has won 11 of its last 12 November home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
  • Utah has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked teams.

UCF vs Utah Prediction

I’m with Utah and the points here. It wouldn’t surprise me if UCF won this game on senior night to finish the season on a high note, but I just can’t get to this number. The Utes are no slouch defensively and aren’t just going to roll over for UCF. I think this is a one-score game. Give me Utah and the points.

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UCF vs LSU Prediction 11-24-24 College Basketball Picks https://sportschatplace.com/college-basketball-picks/ucf-vs-lsu-prediction-11-24-24-college-basketball-picks/ Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:20:52 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7533112 The LSU Tigers and the Central Florida Knights meet Sunday in college basketball action from Greenbrier Colonial Hall. Here’s a UCF vs LSU prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best UCF vs LSU pick. LSU Tigers Betting Preview The Tigers got off to a nice start this year, …

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The LSU Tigers and the Central Florida Knights meet Sunday in college basketball action from Greenbrier Colonial Hall. Here’s a UCF vs LSU prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best UCF vs LSU pick.

LSU Tigers Betting Preview

The Tigers got off to a nice start this year, taking four straight victories to kick things off. LSU beat LA-Monroe 95-60, Alabama State 74-61, Kansas State 76-65, and Charleston Southern 77-68 during that quartet.

On Friday versus Pittsburgh, LSU took their first loss of the season. The Tigers were doing well in the first half with a 28-27 advantage, then fell behind on a 47-35 run for a 74-63 loss. Jalen Reed and Vyctorius Miller led the way in the losing effort, each with 14 points.

UCF Knights Betting Preview

Over on the UCF side, they also got off to a smooth 4-0 start this year, beginning with a nice 64-61 win over Texas A&M. The next three were victories over Fort Wayne 75-68, FAU 100-94, and Tennessee Tech 80-69.

Matched up against Wisconsin in their Friday outing, UCF was in trouble with a 46-31 halftime deficit. The Knights were outscored 40-39 the rest of the way for an 86-70 defeat. Tops in scoring was Jordan Ivy-Curry with 13 points and four boards.

Why the LSU Tigers will win

  • LSU has won each of its last eight Sunday games against non-conference opponents.
  • LSU has won the first half in each of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Why the UCF Knights will win

  • LSU has lost seven of its last eight games against the Big 12 Conference.
  • UCF has won six of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • UCF has won the first half in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

UCF vs LSU Prediction

I’ll lean toward UCF, but you could call this one either way. The Knights need a bounce-back effort here after a rough outing versus a great Wisconsin team, though. UCF shot a measly 33.9 percent from the field in that one, alongside a horrid 11.8 percent (2-of-17) from 3-point range in the defeat. It was the first time in a four-game span that the Knights had scored fewer than 75 points.

As for LSU, they didn’t fare much better against Pitt with 37.3 percent shooting and 23.8 percent (5-of-21) from outside alongside 15 turnovers. LSU did fairly well rebounding, however (35). The Tigers had scored 74 or more points in each of their previous four games. Sunday’s matchup should be a pretty high-scoring affair if both teams can get their proverbial groove back. It’ll be an entertaining matchup regardless.

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Central Florida vs Wisconsin Prediction 11-22-24 College Basketball Picks https://sportschatplace.com/college-basketball-picks/ucf-vs-wisconsin-prediction-11-22-24-college-basketball-picks/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:10 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7532798 The Wisconsin Badgers and the Central Florida Knights meet Friday in college basketball action from Greenbrier Colonial Hall. Here’s a UCF vs Wisconsin prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best UCF vs Wisconsin pick. Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview The Badgers have gotten through five games unscathed so far, …

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The Wisconsin Badgers and the Central Florida Knights meet Friday in college basketball action from Greenbrier Colonial Hall. Here’s a UCF vs Wisconsin prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best UCF vs Wisconsin pick.

Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview

The Badgers have gotten through five games unscathed so far, and the first four were blowouts. Wisconsin beat Holy Cross 85-61 in the opener, then Montana State 79-67 and App State 87-56. Game four was a 103-88 win over Arizona.

Wisconsin played their closest game so far against UT Rio Grande Valley on Monday. The Badgers were down 52-48 by the break, then surged on a 39-32 run to take the win 87-84. John Blackwell logged 30 points with seven rebounds in the comeback.

UCF Knights Betting Preview

Over on the UCF side, they’ve gone undefeated thus far as well. The Knights opened with an upset win 64-61 versus Texas A&M, then beat Fort Wayne 75-68. Game three was a 100-94 affair versus Florida Atlantic.

Matched up against Tennessee Tech on Tuesday, the Knights jumped out to a 47-32 edge by the break. UCF was outscored 37-33 from there but held on for the win 80-69. Leading team scorer Keyshawn Hall posted 20 points with eight boards and five assists.

Why the UCF Knights will win

  • UCF has won seven of its last eight games against non-conference opponents.
  • Wisconsin has lost four of its last five games against the Big 12 Conference at neutral venues.
  • Wisconsin has lost the first half in four of its last five games against the Big 12 Conference at neutral venues.

Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win

  • UCF has lost each of its last seven games against AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
  • Wisconsin has won seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • Wisconsin has won the first half in eight of its last nine day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

UCF vs Wisconsin Prediction

I’ll probably take a stab at UCF. The Knights are coming off a pretty strong effort against a middling Tennessee Tech team, despite slowing down in the second half. UCF shot 42.9 percent in that one with a dominant 51-28 rebounding edge (22-9 offensive) but did have 12 turnovers. The Knights have scored 75 or more points in three straight games.

As for Wisconsin, they barely escaped a sneaky UTRGV team in their last matchup despite shooting 49.1 percent from the field with a 32-27 rebounding edge. The Badgers have scored very well this year themselves with 79 or more points in all five games. UCF is really going to have to hit the gas on offense here, but I think they can do it.

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West Virginia vs UCF Prediction 11-23-24 College Football Picks https://sportschatplace.com/college-football-picks/west-virginia-vs-ucf-prediction-11-23-24-college-football-picks/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:38:35 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7532231 The Central Florida Knights and the West Virginia Mountaineers meet Saturday in college football action from Milan Puskar Stadium. Here’s a West Virginia vs UCF prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best West Virginia vs UCF pick. UCF Knights Betting Preview The Knights started off the season with …

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The Central Florida Knights and the West Virginia Mountaineers meet Saturday in college football action from Milan Puskar Stadium. Here’s a West Virginia vs UCF prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best West Virginia vs UCF pick.

UCF Knights Betting Preview

The Knights started off the season with three straight wins before hitting a losing streak versus Colorado, Florida, Cincinnati, Iowa State, and BYU. Since then Central Florida has taken out Arizona in a blowout and fallen to Arizona State in their last pair.

On November 9 versus Arizona State, UCF was outscored 14-10 in the second quarter but otherwise kept the pace in a tough loss 35-31. Dylan Rizk posted 229 yards and a pick. RJ Harvey did most of the offensive work on 127 yards and three scores from 25 carries.

West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Preview

Over on the West Virginia side, they started out the year on a 3-2 run with wins over Albany, Kansas, and Oklahoma State. The Mountaineers went 2-2 in the next four with losses to Iowa State and Kansas State before wins versus Arizona and Cincinnati.

Matched up against Baylor on Saturday, the Mountaineers were down by seven points heading into the fourth quarter but couldn’t close the gap in a 49-35 loss. Garrett Greene threw two scores and a pick among 237 pass yards while also leading the rush on 22 totes for 129 yards and two more scores.

Why the West Virginia Mountaineers will win

  • West Virginia has won eight of its last nine games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
  • UCF has lost three of its last four games as a favorite.
  • West Virginia has covered the spread in eight of its last nine games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
  • UCF has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games as a road favorite.

Why the UCF Knights will win

  • The road team has won each of West Virginia’s last six games.
  • West Virginia has lost each of its last three games at Milan Puskar Stadium.
  • The road team has covered the spread in each of West Virginia’s last six games.
  • West Virginia has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight November games as a home underdog.
  • West Virginia has lost the first half in each of its last three home games against conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of West Virginia’s last five games in November has gone OVER the total points line.
  • Each of UCF’s last four games against conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.

West Virginia vs UCF Prediction

I’ll probably just stay with West Virginia here. The Mountaineers did pretty well on offense for most of the game against Baylor, notching 499 yards (262 rushing) and 29 first downs. The 5-of-13 on third-down conversions wasn’t great though, and WVU allowed 512 yards (329 passing) on the other side. Still, the Mountaineers have scored 31 or more points in three straight and should put up a decent total here.

As for UCF, they nearly toppled Arizona State in a road matchup during their last game but fell just short. The Knights ended up with 406 yards (229 passing), 26 first downs, and 6-of-13 on third-down tries. The defense gave up just 260 yards (161 passing) and 18 first downs on the other side. The nine penalties didn’t help UCF’s cause, though. I think the Knights will hang around in this one but ultimately I like WVU to take the cover/win.

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UCF vs Florida Atlantic Prediction 11-12-24 College Basketball Picks https://sportschatplace.com/college-basketball-picks/ucf-vs-florida-atlantic-prediction-11-12-24-college-basketball-picks/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:15 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7531426 The Florida Atlantic Owls and the Central Florida Knights meet Tuesday in college basketball action from CFE Arena. Here’s a UCF vs Florida Atlantic Prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best UCF vs FAU pick. FAU Owls Betting Preview The Owls opened up the season last Monday versus …

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The Florida Atlantic Owls and the Central Florida Knights meet Tuesday in college basketball action from CFE Arena. Here’s a UCF vs Florida Atlantic Prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best UCF vs FAU pick.

FAU Owls Betting Preview

The Owls opened up the season last Monday versus Indiana State. FAU didn’t have too many issues in that game, cruising to a 97-64 win after 53 first-half points. Tops in scoring was Niccolo Moretti with 19 points, five rebounds, and four assists.

Game two was another winner for the Owls, this time against Coastal Georgia. FAU posted 51 first-half points and eventually took a blowout win 99-49. Ken Evans (six assists) and Kaleb Glenn (three rebounds) each had a team-high 18 points.

UCF Knights Betting Preview

Over on the UCF side, they took on a tough Texas A&M team in their opener. After a 29-29 first-half tie, the Knights surged on 35 more points for a 64-61 win. Darius Johnson led the way on 24 points with five assists and three boards.

In game two, UCF faced off against Fort Wayne. The Knights posted a 41-35 second-half run on the way to a 75-68 win. Jordan Ivy-Curry bagged 18 points to lead the way this time, and Keyshawn Hall doubled up on 14 points and 12 rebounds.

Why the UCF Knights will win

  • UCF has won nine of its last 10 night games against non-conference opponents.
  • Florida Atlantic has lost three of its last four road games following a home win.
  • UCF has won the first half in eight of its last nine night games at Addition Financial Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Florida Atlantic Owls will win

  • Florida Atlantic has won each of its last six night games.
  • UCF has lost five of its last six night games against the American Athletic Conference.
  • Florida Atlantic has won the first half in each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

UCF vs Florida Atlantic Prediction

I’m leaning toward FAU. You could make a case either way, though. We should have a fun matchup here. The Owls have done well in a couple of relative warmup games so far. In the blowout win over Coastal Georgia, FAU posted a 53-27 rebounding edge, 17 steals, and 26 team assists. This will be their first big test of the season, though.

As for UCF, they held a 44-30 rebounding advantage versus Fort Wayne and hit a decent 23-of-30 (76.7 percent) from the line. The 3-point shooting was ugly, though: 2-of-20 (10 percent). I expect this matchup to be a fairly high-scoring affair and close most of the way as FAU ekes out a cover. It’ll be a good one to watch.

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Arizona State vs UCF Prediction 11-9-24 College Football Picks https://sportschatplace.com/college-football-picks/arizona-state-vs-ucf-prediction-11-9-24-college-football-picks/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:29:50 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7530505 The UCF Knights and the Arizona State Sun Devils will meet on Saturday in college football action from Sun Devil Stadium. Here’s an Arizona State vs UCF prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Arizona State vs UCF pick. UCF Knights Betting Preview This year the Knights kicked …

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The UCF Knights and the Arizona State Sun Devils will meet on Saturday in college football action from Sun Devil Stadium. Here’s an Arizona State vs UCF prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Arizona State vs UCF pick.

UCF Knights Betting Preview

This year the Knights kicked things off with victories over New Hampshire, Sam Houston, and TCU before hitting a losing streak. Central Florida would fall to Colorado, Florida, Cincinnati, Iowa State, and BYU over their next five games.

Matched up against Arizona last weekend, the Knights scored double-digit points in each of the first three quarters during a 56-12 blowout win. QB Dylan Rizk posted 294 yards with three scores, while RJ Harvey led the rush on 184 yards and three scores of his own.

Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Preview

Over on the Sun Devils’ side, they took out Wyoming, Mississippi State, and Texas State before their first loss to Texas Tech. The next pair were wins over Kansas and Utah before another loss to Cincinnati on October 19.

In their game versus Oklahoma State, the Sun Devils scored 14 points in both the second and fourth quarters in a 42-21 win. Sam Leavitt threw for 304 yards and three touchdowns. Topping the receivers was Cameron Skattebo with four grabs for 121 yards and two touchdowns.

Why the Arizona State Sun Devils will win

  • Arizona State has won each of its last 13 November games as a home favorite.
  • UCF has lost five of its last six games.
  • Arizona State has covered the spread in each of its last four games at Mountain America Stadium.
  • UCF has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five November games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.

Why the UCF Knights will win

  • Arizona State has lost each of its last four home games in November.
  • UCF has won five of its last six games in November.
  • Arizona State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four home games in November.
  • UCF has covered the spread in five of its last six games as an underdog.

Total Points Facts

  • Five of Arizona State’s last six games in November have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Five of UCF’s last six games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.

Arizona State vs UCF Prediction

I’ll go with Arizona State here. We should have a pretty great matchup, though. The Sun Devils posted a dominant effort in their road win over Oklahoma State this past weekend. Arizona State notched 529 total yards (304 passing), 26 first downs, and a nice 10-of-16 on third downs. That makes 27 or more points in three of the last four games (all three were wins) for the Sun Devils.

As for UCF, they had a great offensive outing versus Arizona with 602 total yards (308 rushing), 8.7 yards per play, 33 first downs, and 6-of-9 on third-down conversions. The Knights held the Wildcats to just five rushing yards as well. UCF has 24 or more points in three straight games themselves, so we could have a wild shootout this weekend. It’ll be a fun one to watch.

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UCF vs Arizona Prediction 11-2-24 College Football Picks https://sportschatplace.com/college-football-picks/ucf-vs-arizona-prediction-11-2-24-college-football-picks/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:29:02 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7529902 In this article, we will formulate a UCF vs Arizona Prediction for this College Football Week 10 game on Saturday, November 2nd, at FBC Mortgage Stadium.  Let’s take a look at a UCF Knights vs Arizona Wildcats pick. UCF Defense Continues To Be a Problem UCF sits with a 3-5 record overall, and they are …

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In this article, we will formulate a UCF vs Arizona Prediction for this College Football Week 10 game on Saturday, November 2nd, at FBC Mortgage Stadium.  Let’s take a look at a UCF Knights vs Arizona Wildcats pick.

UCF Defense Continues To Be a Problem

UCF sits with a 3-5 record overall, and they are coming off another loss in the last game. UCF faced off against BYU and the defense gave up 37 points, and they ended up losing 13 points. After another weekend of struggles, UCF made a big change and fired defensive coordinator Ted Roof. UCF played two quarterbacks against BYU, and neither was good. Jacurri Brown completed 8 of his 17 passes for 96 yards, zero touchdowns, and two interceptions. Two games ago against Iowa State, they were competitive, but they ended up losing 38-35. 

The Knights are averaging 30.4 points, while their defense is giving up 27.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 51st in the league, while the defense is ranked 86th in the league. In this game, UCF is going to need the defense to be better. UCF will face Arizona State following this one.

Arizona Has Been a Disappointment

Arizona has been a major disappointment, and they come into this game with a 3-5 record overall. In the last game against West Virginia at home, Arizona’s defense gave up 31 points, and they ended up losing by five points. Noah Fifita completed 21 of his 32 passes for 294 yards and two touchdowns. Quali Conley finished with 16 carries for 74 yards, and a touchdown. Wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan finished with 10 carries for 202 yards and a touchdown. 

Arizona is averaging 23.4 points while their defense is giving up 28 points per game. The offense is ranked 100th while the defense is ranked 91st. The defense needs to step up here if they want a chance. Arizona will meet Houston after this game.

Matchup/League Facts

  • UCF ranks 123rd among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (93.3).
  • UCF ranks 16th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (9.9).
  • Arizona ranks T119th among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (9.3).
  • Arizona ranks 106th among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (16.0).

UCF vs Arizona Prediction

UCF probably win this game, but I am not laying this type of number with them. UCF has really had issues with the defense, and it’s going to be much of the same here. UCF gave up 38 points two games ago, and it’s going to be much of the same. Arizona is going to go well over their season total of 23.4 and their offense is going to keep them in this game. Back Arizona against the spread. 

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