The UCF Knights (3-1) clash against the Penn Quakers (3-2) in the Wooden Legacy at Anaheim Convention Center. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 28, 2019.
UCF Knights vs. Penn Quakers ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Quakers beat the Providence Friars 81-75, while the Knights won a close one over the Charleston Cougars 72-71.
UCF dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.389 (above their season average of 0.201) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.3 (below their season average of 36.0). Charleston recorded marks of 0.138 and 25.0, respectively, for those same stats. The Quakers, on the other hand, had a phenomenal effective field goal percentage of 0.623 (above their season average of 0.473), while the Friars had a free throw rate of 0.143 (below their season average of 0.237). Ryan Betley played well for Penn, finishing with 22 points and eight rebounds. Collin Smith played a pivotal role for UCF with 21 points and eight rebounds.
Getting to the line might be scarce for Penn in this battle. Dating back to last season, the Quakers rank 331st in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.178, while UCF ranks 35th in FTA rate allowed (0.186).
UCF vs. Penn Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Penn, ATS Winner – Penn, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Penn ranks 47th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while UCF ranks 279th (19.5).
- The Knights rank 104th in rebounds per game (36.8) while the Quakers rank 221st in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
- Penn ranks 114th in steals per game (6.7) while UCF ranks 228th (5.6).
- The Knights rank 34th in blocks per game (4.5) while the Quakers rank 221st (2.6).
- Penn ranks 23rd in assists allowed per game (10.7) while UCF ranks 143rd (12.7).
