Central Florida Knights (13-11) vs. West Virginia Mountaineers (8-17)
February 20, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: West Virginia Mountaineers +2.5; Over/Under: +141.5
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The UCF Knights are riding a 3-game losing streak. The West Virginia Mountaineers have lost 4 straight games. Let’s preview this game and give out a UCF Knights vs West Virginia Mountaineers prediction.
UCF Knights Betting Preview
The UCF Knights lost to Texas Tech, BYU and Cincinnati during this streak. The UCF Knights are averaging 72.1 points on 42 percent shooting and allowing 66.5 points on 40.4 percent shooting. Jaylin Sellers is averaging 17 points and 1.2 assists, while Darius Johnson is averaging 13.6 points and 3 rebounds. Marchelus Avery is dishing 0.7 assists and Shemarri Allen is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The UCF Knights are shooting 31.9 percent from beyond the arc and 70.2 percent from the free throw line. The UCF Knights are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.6 rebounds per game.
West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Preview
The West Virginia Mountaineers lost to BYU, Texas, TCU, and Baylor during this streak. The West Virginia Mountaineers are averaging 68.4 points on 41.7 percent shooting and allowing 74.8 points on 44 percent shooting. RaeQuan Battle is averaging 16.2 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Jesse Edwards is averaging 14.8 points and 8.1 rebounds. Quinn Slazinski is the third double-digit scorer and Kerr Kriisa is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The West Virginia Mountaineers are shooting 33.1 percent from beyond the arc and 71.9 percent from the free throw line. The West Virginia Mountaineers are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31 rebounds per game.
West Virginia Mountaineers Team Facts
- West Virginia has won 18 of its last 19 Tuesday night games at WVU Coliseum.
- Ten of West Virginia’s last 11 games against Conference opponents at WVU Coliseum have produced a total of 147+ points.
- West Virginia has lost the first half in each of its last six night games against the Big 12 Conference.
UCF Knights Team Facts
- UCF has won 11 of its last 12 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Three of UCF’s last four road games have produced a total of 125 or fewer points.
- UCF has won the first half in six of its last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
UCF Knights vs West Virginia Mountaineers prediction
The UCF Knights already beat West Virginia by 13 points a little less than a month ago, and they’ve shown us far more life overall this season. The West Virginia Mountaineers continue to pile up the losses, their offense is a mess, and they’re 8-7 SU at home. WVU just doesn’t bring that juice they’ve brought in years past, and the defense even lacks energy most nights. UCF is the better team and we’re only laying a bucket. Give me the Knights and the small number.
