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Central Florida Golden Knights vs Arizona Wildcats Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: McKale Memorial Center — Tucson, AZ

Article updated Jan 11, 2:31 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The upcoming Big 12 showdown between the Arizona Wildcats and UCF Knights promises to be a highly anticipated matchup, with both teams boasting strong starts to the season.

Game outlook

The upcoming Big 12 showdown between the Arizona Wildcats and UCF Knights promises to be a highly anticipated matchup, with both teams boasting strong starts to the season. Arizona, currently holding a 9-5 record and a perfect 3-0 in Big 12 play, is favored to win with a -16 line. Meanwhile, the UCF Knights, holding an 11-3 overall record and 2-1 in conference play, will be looking to upset the odds and secure a victory on Saturday. Fans and bettors alike can expect an exciting game with potential upsets and high stakes.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Golden Knights +730 | Wildcats -1,250

Spread: Golden Knights +16 (-110) | Wildcats -16 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 156.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 93%.

Central Florida Golden Knights

The UCF Knights basketball team is currently ranked 76th in the KenPom ratings, with a defensive rating of 86th and an offensive rating of 93rd. They have had notable wins against Texas A&M, FAU, and Texas Tech, but suffered losses to Wisconsin, LSU, and Kansas, including a particularly tough defeat to Kansas. Key players include Keyshawn Hall, Jordan Iv-Curry, and Darius Johnson. The team excels in scoring but struggles in defense. For thorough handicapping of NCAAB games, it is recommended to choose the top NCAAB handicappers.

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Arizona Wildcats Analysis

The Arizona Wildcats are currently ranked 13th in the nation according to KenPom. They have a strong offensive rating ranking 15th and a solid defensive rating ranking 21st. Arizona recently won their fifth straight game, defeating West Virginia 75-66 on the road and remaining undefeated in the Big 12 conference. This victory avenged an earlier loss to West Virginia in a non-conference matchup. Despite losses to teams like Wisconsin, Duke, and UCLA, Arizona is performing well in the conference, averaging 75 points per game. Caleb Love leads the team in scoring with 15.8 points per game, while Tobe Awaka leads in rebounds with 7.3 per game. The Wildcats are 7th in the conference in scoring but struggle with a low three-point shooting percentage. To make the most of the NCAAB season and maximize profits, consider utilizing the services of the best College Basketball Handicappers.

Arizona Favored at Home Against UCF Despite Close Predicted Point Spread

Arizona holds the home-court advantage, however, the 15-point spread may be perceived as disparaging towards UCF. Following consecutive road victories, the Wildcats face a potential letdown spot against UCF before their upcoming matchup against Baylor. Conversely, UCF has an opportunity to showcase their capabilities against a formidable opponent on the road. Arizona has faced challenges with their outside shooting this season, leading me to predict that UCF will keep the final point differential to 12 points.

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SportsJaw Golden Knights vs Wildcats archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Golden Knights vs Wildcats matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Central Florida Golden Knights+675 → +1,075Moved
  • Moneyline · Arizona Wildcats-1,050 → -2,000Moved
  • Spread · Central Florida Golden Knights+15 (-110) → +17 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Arizona Wildcats-15 (-110) → -17 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over157 (-110) → 155.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under157 (-110) → 155.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Central Florida Golden Knights
21-11 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Arizona Wildcats
36-2 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-11T07:31:50.245Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Arizona Wildcats defeated Central Florida Golden Knights 88-80

Arizona Wildcats defeated Central Florida Golden Knights 88-80 on January 11, 2025, a 8-point decision in the series. Arizona Wildcats' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 43-38. Against SportsJaw's recorded Central Florida Golden Knights +17 (-110) spread, Central Florida Golden Knights covered, while the 168 combined points finished over the recorded total of 155.5.

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