The Cincinnati Bearcats (9-6, 2-1 AAC) travel to CFE Federal Credit Union Arena to go head-to-head against the UCF Knights (9-6, 0-3 AAC). The Bearcats can snap a five-game road losing streak. Action begins at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Cincinnati Bearcats vs. UCF Knights ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Knights lost to the SMU Mustangs, 81-74, while the Bearcats had no trouble getting past the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, 75-44.
The Bearcats, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.499, had a superb mark of 0.565 and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.6 (above their season average of 30.8). UCF, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (13.5 vs. 17.2). UCF’s Collin Smith had a good game, recording 19 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Cincinnati was lifted by Jarron Cumberland, who put up 22 points, eight assists and seven rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent contest, the Knights won 58-55. UCF’s 0.151 free throw rate was their largest strength over Cincinnati, who had a rate of 0.048. This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.
UCF might have trouble scoring as they face off against one of the country’s best defenses. Cincinnati ranks 85th in defensive efficiency, while the Knights rank 210th in offensive efficiency.
Cincinnati vs. UCF Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Cincinnati, ATS Winner – Cincinnati, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Cincinnati averages 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 74th in the nation. UCF ranks 196th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
- The Bearcats rank 62nd in rebounds per game (38.7) while the Knights rank 172nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
- UCF averages 3.5 blocks per game, which ranks 89th in the nation. Cincinnati ranks 108th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bearcats have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.8 points per game (3.9 below their season average).
- The Knights have been outscored by an average of 4.4 points in their last five games. For the season, UCF has defeated opponents by an average of 3.1 points.
