Texas Longhorns Look to Defend Home Court Against UCF Black Knights in Big 12 Showdown
The upcoming Big 12 matchup on Wednesday night will feature the UCF Black Knights, newcomers to the conference this season, and the Texas Longhorns, who will soon transition
Game outlook
The upcoming Big 12 matchup on Wednesday night will feature the UCF Black Knights, newcomers to the conference this season, and the Texas Longhorns, who will soon transition to the SEC. The Black Knights currently hold a record of 10-5 overall and 1-2 in Big 12 play, while the Longhorns stand at 12-4 on the season with a similar conference record of 1-2. The game is set to tip-off at 8:00 PM EST. In terms of betting odds, St. Bonaventure is initially favored at -9.5, but the current line has shifted to St. Bonaventure -8.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Rams +340 | Bonnies -445
Spread: Rams +8.5 (-110) | Bonnies -8.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 142 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Bonaventure will win straight-up is 82%.
Rhode Island Rams
The UCF Black Knights suffered a 63-58 loss to BYU, bringing their overall record to 10-5 and their Big 12 record to 1-2. This defeat comes right after their impressive upset against #3 Kansas. Ibrahima Diallo had an outstanding performance in the loss, achieving a double-double with 19 rebounds and 11 points. Coach Johnny Dawkins commended the team's tenacity and praised both teams' strong defensive efforts. The Black Knights will face a tough challenge on the road against the Longhorns in their upcoming game. In terms of their season statistics, UCF ranks 127th in scoring offense, 255th in field goal shooting, and 252nd in three-point shooting. However, they excel in defensive categories, ranking 25th in scoring defense, 26th in field goal defense, and 24th in three-point defense. They are also impressive in total rebounds per game, ranking 25th, but struggle with turnovers, ranking 229th. Additionally, Rhode Island holds a power ranking of 127, sitting at 206th in offense and 210th in defense. They have a record of 9-7 this season and rank 60th in field goal percentage, 356th in free throw percentage, and 193rd in three-point percentage. The Rams average 38.87 rebounds per game, 13.67 offensive assists, and 13.07 turnovers per game. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 43.15% from the field, 66.53% from the free throw line, and 35.13% from beyond the arc. They average 33.67 defensive rebounds, 13.40 defensive assists, and 10.00 turnovers per game. The upper room | @shemarriallen23 @MCO Play of the Game 🛫 https://t.co/G2tlyCsDzm pic.twitter.com/dUXT7UsnDP