Alabama Crimson Tide vs. UCF Knights ATS Prediction

Victor TrejosBasketball, College Basketball

The Alabama Crimson Tide (5-1) will travel to CFE Federal Credit Union Arena to go head-to-head against the UCF Knights (5-1). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 29, 2018, and will air on ESPNU.

Alabama Crimson Tide vs. UCF Knights Betting Odds

Both teams beat their last opponent. The Knights defeated the Northern Kentucky Norse 66-53, while the Crimson Tide beat the Murray State Racers 78-72.

The Crimson Tide knocked down 23 of their 30 free throws (76.7 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.9 (above their season average of 35.8). The Knights, meanwhile, had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.340 (above their season average of 0.240) and held the Norse to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.6 (below their season average of 33.0). Tacko Fall played a pivotal role for UCF with 20 points and nine rebounds. Kira Lewis Jr. had a solid performance for Alabama, recording 20 points.

The Knights won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 65-62. UCF had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 22.9). Alabama, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.294 vs. 0.154).

Looking at effective field goal percentage, UCF figures to have a noteworthy edge. Since last season, the Knights defense ranks seventh in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.454), while the Alabama offense ranks 155th in effective field goal percentage (0.517). Moreover, the Crimson Tide have been among the country’s elite at getting to the line, ranking 22nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.290). The Knights, meanwhile, rank 19th at keeping opponents off the charity stripe with an opponents’ FTA rate of 0.184.

Alabama Crimson Tide at UCF Knights Odds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Ucf, ATS Winner – UCF, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Alabama averages 5.2 blocks per game, which ranks 14th in the country. UCF ranks 187th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
  • The Crimson Tide rank 180th in steals per game (6.1) while the Knights rank 250th (5.3).
  • UCF ranks 144th in rebounds per game (35.9) while Alabama ranks 168th in rebounds allowed per game (35.0).
  • The Knights rank 43rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while the Crimson Tide rank 155th (21.5).
  • Alabama ranks 217th in assists per game (12.9) while UCF ranks 296th (11.2).