Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Cincinnati vs UCF NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Orlando.
Cincinnati vs UCF Prediction
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bearcats versus the Knights? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBSS. The game will be played at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, FL. The odds for this Big 12 conference game currently have UCF as the -3.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 145.5 points.
Cincinnati vs. UCF Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Cincinnati Bearcats at UCF Knights
- Where: Orlando at Addition Financial Arena
- Date: Wednesday, February 5th
- Betting Odds UCF -3.5, CIN +136 | UCF -164 O/U 145.5
Bearcats Preview: Do the Bearcats Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
Cincinnati Bearcats Recent Game/Games
The Bearcats dropped to 12-9 on the season after a 63-50 loss to West Virginia on Sunday. Cincinnati was favored by six points at home but failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 40-25 at halftime, the Bearcats held West Virginia to 23 points in the second half but only managed to score 25 points themselves. The game’s total points of 113 fell short of the 127.5 O/U line.
Bearcats Offense Breakdown
Cincinnati struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 50 points while shooting 31.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37%, and they hit 31.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 16 attempts.
Javon Small contributed 19 points and 9 assists, shooting 57.1% from three-point range. Joseph Yesufu was perfect from the field, hitting 6 of 6 shots, including 4 of 4 from deep, finishing with 16 points in 15 minutes.
Bearcats Team Defense
Even with Cincinnati's defense allowing 63 points, they held their opponent to just 31% shooting from the field. The Bearcats' defense was particularly effective inside, limiting their opponent to 31% on two-point attempts, with just 12 makes on 38 tries.
From beyond the arc, Cincinnati gave up 5 threes on 16 attempts, with their opponent shooting 31% from three-point range. The Bearcats also sent their opponent to the line 12 times, where they converted 11 free throws for 91%. Cincinnati allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.
Knights Preview: Will UCF Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
UCF Knights Recent Game/Games
The Knights fell to 13-8 on the season after a 81-75 loss to BYU on Saturday. UCF, playing at home, was a +1 underdog going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game finished just under the O/U line of 156.5.
UCF led 40-38 at halftime but couldn’t maintain their edge, as they were outscored 43-35 in the second half.
Knights Offense Breakdown
UCF's offense managed 75 points in their last game, despite shooting just 37.1% from the field and 30.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.5%, but they excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 84% of their attempts (21/25).
Richie Saunders led the way, knocking down 6 of 9 threes and finishing with 22 points. Keyshawn Hall contributed 20 points and 8 rebounds, while Mawot Mag added 19 points and 5 assists, connecting on 50% of his threes.
Knights Team Defense
Despite UCF holding their opponent to 37% shooting from the field, the Knights still gave up 81 points. They allowed 23 made field goals on 62 attempts, with the opponent shooting 41% from two-point range, hitting 15 of 36 shots.
From beyond the arc, UCF's defense saw the opponent make 8 of 26 three-point attempts, good for 30%. The Knights also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 21 free throws, an 84% success rate. UCF gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.
Bearcats vs Knights Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last five games away from home, the Bearcats have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 60 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last three home games, UCF has averaged 88 points per game while allowing 96. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Bearcats have a straight up record of 0-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 0-3.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Knights have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 5-0.
Cincinnati vs UCF Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: UCF -3.5 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.