UCF Knights vs. SMU Mustangs Free Prediction 02/10/19

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The SMU Mustangs (12-10, 4-6 AAC) and their phenomenal offense welcome the UCF Knights (16-5, 6-3 AAC) and their superb defense. Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 10, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNews.

UCF Knights vs. SMU Mustangs Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Mustangs lost a tough one against the South Florida Bulls, 67-66, while the Knights were beaten by the 12th-ranked Houston Cougars, 77-68.

UCF had a better effective field goal percentage (0.500 vs. 0.500) while SMU did an excellent job of making free throws (12-16; 75.0 percent). SMU was lifted by Isiaha Mike, who had 18 points and five rebounds. BJ Taylor fueled UCF with 21 points and seven assists.

This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Knights won the most recent game 52-37. UCF’s 0.456 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over SMU, who had a rate of 0.279. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the productive offense of SMU takes on the stingy defense of UCF. The Mustangs rank 30th in offensive efficiency, while the Knights are 32nd in defensive efficiency.

UCF Knights vs. SMU Mustangs Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – UCF, ATS Winner – UCF, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • SMU ranks 31st in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while UCF ranks 188th (35.7).
  • The Knights rank 23rd in blocks per game (4.8) while the Mustangs rank 79th (3.7).
  • SMU ranks 11th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while UCF ranks 58th (5.6).
  • The Mustangs rank 79th in three pointers attempted per game (24.6) while the Knights rank 235th (19.7).
  • UCF averages 13.2 assists per game, which ranks 161st in the NCAA. SMU ranks 218th in assists allowed per game (15.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Mustangs have been outscored by an average of 4.0 points in their last five games. On the season, SMU has defeated opponents by an average of 5.3 points.
  • During their last five games, the Knights have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (5.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (2.1 above their season average).