The UCF Knights (11-9, 2-6 AAC) will be at the Yuengling Center to clash against the South Florida Bulls (9-12, 2-6 AAC) in an AAC matchup. Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020, and can be seen on ESPNU.
UCF Knights vs. South Florida Bulls Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Bulls beat the Tulane Green Wave, 66-52, while the Knights lost a close one to the Memphis Tigers, 59-57.
The Bulls, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.7, had a ridiculous mark of 42.9 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.569 (above their season average of 0.468). UCF, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.158 vs. 0.091). South Florida rallied around David Collins, who contributed 14 points and eight rebounds. Collin Smith fueled UCF with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Dazon Ingram led the Knights to a 55-54 win. He recorded 11 points, six rebounds and five assists. UCF’s 0.500 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over South Florida, who had a rate of 0.393.
The offensive glass could be a solid edge for South Florida in this matchup. The Bulls are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 69th in offensive rebounding percentage at 32.1 percent. Meanwhile, UCF ranks 271st in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 70.2 percent.
UCF Knights at South Florida Bulls Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – South Florida, ATS Winner – South Florida, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- South Florida ranks 16th in rebounds allowed per game (30.4) while UCF ranks 200th (36.4).
- The Knights rank 104th in assists per game (13.8) while the Bulls rank 261st (10.1).
- South Florida ranks 41st in steals per game (8.1) while UCF ranks 145th (6.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bulls have scored an average of 55.2 points per game (7.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.8 points per game (2.0 below their season average).
- The Knights have been outscored by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. On the season, UCF has defeated opponents by an average of 2.1 points.
