Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Milwaukee vs UCF NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Orlando.
Milwaukee vs UCF Prediction
Betting on today's Panthers and Knights game? Catch the action at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, FL, as the Knights hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 153.5 points, with UCF being favored by -12.5 over Milwaukee.
Milwaukee vs. UCF Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Milwaukee Panthers at UCF Knights
- Where: Orlando at Addition Financial Arena
- Date: Wednesday, November 27th
- Betting Odds UCF -12.5, WBD +520 | UCF -776 O/U 153.5
Panthers Preview: Can the Panthers Grab a Win on the Road?
Milwaukee Panthers Recent Game/Games
The Panthers picked up a 69-65 win over St. Thomas (MN) on Sunday, November 24th. Playing at home, Milwaukee entered the game as -2.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.
Milwaukee led 32-22 at halftime, but allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37 themselves. The combined points for the game were 134, falling short of the 150-point O/U line.
Panthers Offense Breakdown
In their last game, Milwaukee put up 69 points, shooting 46.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.9%. They connected on 35.3% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-17, and hit 51.4% of their shots inside the arc, finishing 19-for-37 on two-point attempts.
At the free-throw line, the Panthers struggled, making just 59.1% of their attempts, going 13-for-22. Jamichael Stillwell led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, hitting both of his three-point attempts. Drake Dobbs and Aaron Franklin each shot 60% from the field, with Dobbs adding 16 points and 5 assists, while Franklin contributed 15 points and 8 boards.
Panthers Team Defense
Milwaukee's defense gave up 65 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field, hitting 25 of 54 shots. Inside the arc, Milwaukee allowed 19 of 37 two-point attempts to fall, a 51% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Milwaukee's defense held their opponents to 6 made threes on 17 attempts, a 35% success rate. At the free-throw line, their opponents shot 59%, making 13 of 22. Milwaukee also allowed 14 offensive rebounds.
Knights Preview: Will UCF Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
UCF’s latest game saw them fall 109-102 to LSU on Sunday. The Knights were +1.5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 211, well over the 147.5 O/U line.
UCF looked strong early, leading 40-25 at halftime. However, they struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 30 points while allowing 45. This collapse was a key factor in their loss.
Knights Offense Breakdown
UCF's offense put up 102 points in their last game, despite shooting just 40.7% from the field and 29.4% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.2%, and they hit 18 of 25 free throws, good for 72%.
The Knights grabbed 22 offensive rebounds and recorded 16 assists. Darius Johnson and Jordan Sears each scored 25 points, with Johnson adding 8 assists and 6 rebounds. Jalen Reed also had a big game, finishing with 21 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field.
Knights Team Defense
Despite UCF's defensive efforts, they couldn't contain their opponent, giving up 109 points on 43% shooting. The Knights allowed 38 made field goals, including 26 from two-point range, where their opponent shot 50%.
From beyond the arc, UCF's defense gave up 12 threes on 36 attempts, a 33% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 21 shots for 72%. Additionally, UCF allowed 21 offensive rebounds.
Panthers vs Knights Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road contests, the Panthers offense has averaged 75 points per game while allowing an average of 78. Milwaukee posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 4-6 ATS.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, UCF has an ATS record of 0-3 while averaging 81 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Panthers have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Milwaukee posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
- Against the spread, the Knights have put together of 2-3 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 4-1 straight up.
Milwaukee vs UCF Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Milwaukee +12.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.