The Charleston Cougars (4-3) battle against the UCF Knights (4-2) in the Wooden Legacy at Anaheim Convention Center. Action begins at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 1, 2019.
Charleston Cougars vs. UCF Knights Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Knights defeated the Pepperdine Waves 78-65, while the Cougars beat the Providence Friars 63-55.
Charleston played a nearly flawless game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.450 (above their season average of 0.262) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.563 (above their season average of 0.487). Providence recorded marks of 0.232 and 0.375, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, UCF’s 40.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Pepperdine, who had a rate of 27.8. The Knights’ mark was above their season average of 36.4. UCF’s Dazon Ingram had a solid performance, finishing with 14 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Grant Riller, meanwhile played a key role for Charleston with 29 points, five rebounds and five assists.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams square off. UCF ranks 300th in possessions per game (66.7) and Charleston is 317th (66.2) since last season. Moreover, the 47th-ranked offense of the Cougars (offensive efficiency of 110.6) will clash against the 52nd-ranked defense of the Knights (defensive efficiency of 96.9).
Charleston vs. UCF Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UCF, ATS Winner – UCF, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- UCF ranks 44th in blocks per game (4.4) while Charleston ranks 254th (2.3).
- The Cougars rank 46th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Knights rank 101st (5.9).
- Charleston ranks 256th in three pointers attempted per game (20.1) while UCF ranks 280th (19.4).
- The Knights rank 94th in rebounds per game (37.0) while the Cougars rank 284th (32.4).
- UCF ranks 161st in assists per game (13.4) while Charleston ranks 283rd (11.4).
