Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at UCF Knights Free Prediction 12/18/19

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The UCF Knights (8-2) welcome the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (5-6) to CFE Federal Credit Union Arena. The Knights will attempt to prolong their five-game winning streak. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at UCF Knights Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Knights were victorious over the Sacred Heart Pioneers, 76-65, while the Wildcats got blown out by the California Baptist Lancers, 87-68.

UCF dominated every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.215 (above their season average of 0.201) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.6 (above their season average of 33.7). For those same stats, Sacred Heart put up marks of 0.134 and 29.3, respectively. Bethune-Cookman, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 9.4 (better than their season average of 18.0). Collin Smith played well for UCF with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Bethune-Cookman rallied around Cletrell Pope, who had 16 points and 10 rebounds.

It will be a battle of opposite styles as the up-and-down Wildcats (ranked 30th in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the slower-paced Knights (186th in possessions per game).

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at UCF Knights ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Ucf, ATS Winner – Bethune-Cookman, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • UCF ranks 64th in rebounds per game (38.3) while Bethune-Cookman ranks 213th in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
  • The Wildcats rank 49th in steals per game (8.0) while the Knights rank 127th (6.3).
  • UCF ranks 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Bethune-Cookman ranks 66th (3.0).
  • The Knights average 15.2 assists per game, which ranks 54th in the NCAA. The Wildcats rank 177th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
  • UCF ranks 138th in three pointers attempted per game (22.0) while Bethune-Cookman ranks 227th (18.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Knights’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.2, up from 6.8 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (5.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.8 points per game (5.0 above their season average).