Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Tennessee Tech vs UCF NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Orlando.
Tennessee Tech vs UCF Prediction
Planning on watching today's Golden Eagles 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 line for this matchup is currently at 147 points, and UCF is favored by -26 at home against Tennessee Tech.
Tennessee Tech vs. UCF Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at UCF Knights
- Where: Orlando at Addition Financial Arena
- Date: Tuesday, November 19th
- Betting Odds UCF -26, TENTCH +2666 | UCF -10000 O/U 147
Golden Eagles Preview: Is a Win at Orlando Possible for the Golden Eagles?
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games
The Golden Eagles faced a tough road game against the Vaqueros on Saturday, November 16th, losing 83-58. Tennessee Tech entered the game as +7 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 41-31 at halftime, the Golden Eagles struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 42. The game’s total points of 141 fell short of the 152.5 O/U line.
Golden Eagles Offense Breakdown
Tennessee Tech struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 58 points with a field goal percentage of 37.7%. They connected on 31.4% of their three-point attempts, hitting 11 of 35 from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 45.9%.
Hasan Abdul Hakim led the way with 15 points, while Jaylon Johnson added 13. Howie Fleming Jr. was perfect from the field, going 5-for-5 and contributing 11 points and 9 rebounds in just 19 minutes.
Golden Eagles Team Defense
Tennessee Tech's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 61% of their two-point attempts, going 21/34 inside the arc.
From three-point range, Tennessee Tech's defense saw their opponent make 10 of 30 attempts, a 33% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 11 shots, or 73%. Tennessee Tech gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.
Knights Preview: Do the Knights Have What it Takes at Home?
UCF improved to 2-0 on the season with a 100-94 win over Florida Atlantic on Tuesday. The Knights, who were -4.5 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory.
UCF led 46-36 at halftime, but the game opened up in the 2nd half, with UCF scoring 54 points and allowing 58. The combined 194 points went well over the pre-game O/U line of 155.
Knights Offense Breakdown
UCF's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 100 points with a 53.3% field goal percentage. They connected on 13 of 28 three-point attempts, shooting 46.4% from deep, and were nearly perfect at the free-throw line, hitting 23 of 25 for 92%.
Keyshawn Hall led the way with 26 points on 9 of 14 shooting, while Jordan Ivy-Curry and Darius Johnson each added 21 points, with Johnson hitting 4 of 7 from three. Leland Walker also contributed 20 points, knocking down 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.
Knights Team Defense
UCF's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 94 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 59% of their two-point attempts, with 19 makes on 32 tries.
From beyond the arc, UCF's opponent shot 46%, connecting on 13 of 28 three-point attempts. The Knights also sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 23 of those attempts, good for 92%.
Golden Eagles vs Knights Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road games, Tennessee Tech has an ATS record of just 3-7. However, their overall record was 2-8 while averaging 62 points per game.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, UCF has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 76 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Golden Eagles have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Tennessee Tech posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Knights have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
Tennessee Tech vs UCF Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Tennessee Tech +26 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.