The UCF Knights (11-7, 2-4 AAC) will be at Charles Koch Arena to challenge the Wichita State Shockers (16-3, 4-2 AAC) in an AAC matchup. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
UCF Knights vs. Wichita State Shockers ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Shockers were victorious over the South Florida Bulls 56-43, while the Knights edged the South Florida Bulls 55-54.
UCF’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over South Florida. The Knights had a rate of 0.500 (above their season average of 0.485), while the Bulls posted a mark of 0.393 (below their season average of 0.482). The Shockers, meanwhile, held the Bulls to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.1 (below their season average of 32.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.325 (below their season average of 0.477). Dexter Dennis put together a good game for Wichita State with 12 points and five rebounds. UCF rallied around Dazon Ingram, who contributed 11 points, six rebounds and five assists.
The Shockers won the lone game between these two teams last year, 75-67. The Shockers’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Knights. Wichita State had a rate of 33.3, while UCF posted a mark of 18.2. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Wichita State could own the offensive glass in this showdown. The Shockers rank 55th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.0 percent), while UCF ranks 270th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.0 percent).
UCF Knights at Wichita State Shockers Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Wichita State, ATS Winner – Wichita State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Wichita State ranks 16th in assists allowed per game (9.7) while UCF ranks 201st (14.4).
- The Shockers rank 45th in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while the Knights rank 130th (21.4).
- UCF blocks 3.3 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 96th in the NCAA. Wichita State ranks 150th in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
- The Shockers rank 31st in rebounds per game (39.7) while the Knights rank 159th in rebounds allowed per game (35.7).
- Wichita State ranks 49th in steals per game (7.9) while UCF ranks 138th (6.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Shockers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 11.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Knights have scored an average of 64.0 points per game (4.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (1.4 above their season average).
