UCF Knights (17-14) vs. BYU Cougars (22-9)
March 13, 2024 12:30 pm EDT
The Line: BYU Cougars -5.5; Over/Under: +145.5
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In this article we will formulate a UCF vs BYU betting prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, March 13th at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The UCF recent form and recent player performance
- The BYU recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving UCF
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving BYU
- Recent betting trends in games played between UCF and BYU
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between UCF and BYU
UCF Preview
The UCF Knights are 17-14 (7-11) this year after they defeated Oklahoma State by a score of 77-62 in their last game. UCF led 35-31 at the half and they were able to pull away in the second half for the win. The Knights shot 40.3% from the field and were +6 in rebounding margin in the game. UCF defeated TCU by a score of 79-77 in the game prior to Oklahoma State, but did lose to Houston and Iowa State before that. The Knights are scoring 71.3 points per game with 37.5 rebounds per game and 11.6 assists per game, while giving up 67 points against per game this year. Jaylin Sellers is averaging 16 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. UCF is shooting 42.1% from the field, 70.7% on free throws, and 31.3% on three pointers this season.
BYU Preview
The BYU Cougars are 22-9 (10-8) this season after they defeated Oklahoma State by a score of 85-71 in their last game. BYU led 32-29 at halftime and they scored 53 points in the second half in the win. The Cougars shot 50.8% from the field and made 12 three pointers in the game. BYU lost to Iowa State by a score of 68-63 in the game prior to Oklahoma State, but did beat TCU and Kansas before that. The Cougars are scoring 82.2 points per game with 39.9 rebounds per game and 18.7 assists per game, while allowing 69.5 points against per game this season. Jaxson Robinson is averaging 13.9 points per game, 2.5 rebounds per game, and 1.4 assists per game. BYU is shooting 46.5% from the field, 73.2% on free throws, and 35% on three pointers this year.
UCF vs BYU Betting Prediction
BYU comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games and they are looking to continue their strong play here. The Cougars are scoring over 82 points per game and they are shooting 46.5% from the field, while UCF is only shooting 42% from the field. The Knights did pick up the win against Oklahoma State on Tuesday and they have played pretty well in their last six games. UCF might not shoot the ball very well, but they play very strong defense and have scored at least 77 points three of their last five. BYU did win both of the regular season meetings with UCF by scores of 63-58 and 90-88, but it is not easy to beat a team three times. I do think UCF is going to hang around, but I like BYU to pull away late in the second half. Take the Cougars here.
