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Kansas Jayhawks vs Central Florida Golden Knights Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET

Venue: Addition Financial Arena — Orlando, FL

Article updated Jan 4, 10:45 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Kansas Jayhawks will face the UCF Knights in a Big 12 Conference match-up on Sunday in Florida. Despite a recent surprising loss to West Virginia, the Jayhawks are still

Game outlook

The Kansas Jayhawks will face the UCF Knights in a Big 12 Conference match-up on Sunday in Florida. Despite a recent surprising loss to West Virginia, the Jayhawks are still favored to win by -5 points. The Knights, on the other hand, are coming off a six-game winning streak, including an upset victory against Texas Tech. The game is scheduled for 4:00 pm EST. Stay tuned for the prediction of the Kansas/UCF game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Jayhawks -230 | Golden Knights +188

Spread: Jayhawks -5 (-110) | Golden Knights +5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 150.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas will win straight-up is 70%.

Kansas Jayhawks

In their recent Big 12 Conference opener, the Kansas Jayhawks suffered a close defeat at the hands of the West Virginia Mountaineers, marking their first conference opening loss in 33 years. Despite a late rally, the Jayhawks fell short and dropped to a 9-3 season record. Head coach Bill Self expressed disappointment in the loss but remains optimistic about the team's ability to bounce back and improve. Looking ahead, the Jayhawks will face the Knights on the road in search of their first conference win. Although dealing with key injuries, the Jayhawks' stats show a solid offensive performance with room for improvement defensively. Overall, the team holds a power ranking of 74 and is ranked 98 in offense and 60 in defense. With a focus on enhancing their shooting and defensive skills, the Jayhawks aim to overcome their recent setback and secure victory in future matchups.

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Central Florida Golden Knights Analysis

The UCF Knights secured a road win over Texas Tech, extending their winning streak to six games and improving their overall record to 10-2. Head coach Johnny Dawkins praised the team's effort and preparation for the game. Darius Johnson and Keyshawn Hall led the team in scoring, with the Knights shooting over 50 percent from the field. UCF will face Kansas next and currently ranks 43rd in the nation in scoring offense. The Knights have shown strength in offensive efficiency and defensive turnovers but struggle in scoring defense. The team also faces the challenge of injuries, with Cameron Simpson sidelined. In terms of betting opportunities, the Knights have a power ranking of 55 and are ranked 73rd for offense and 255th for defense. Kansas has a positive track record against UCF in recent matchups.

Kansas Jayhawks Favored to Secure Victory Against UCF Knights in Florida Showdown

On Sunday, the Jayhawks will face off against the UCF Knights in Florida with hopes of securing a victory. Despite starting the season as the top-ranked team in the nation, Kansas has not met expectations, as acknowledged by head coach Self. Conversely, UCF has exceeded expectations with an impressive six-game winning streak, including a notable conference-opening win at Texas Tech. Despite UCF's recent success, Kansas is favored to win on the road due to their offensive efficiency, ball control, and challenging schedule that has prepared them for tough competition. Defensively, Kansas holds a significant advantage over UCF in both field goal defense and scoring defense, which will likely hinder the Knights' offense that has performed well in their last two games. Consequently, the Jayhawks are predicted to secure a comfortable victory on Sunday based on their superior talent level. It is recommended to bet on Kansas in this matchup.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Kansas Jayhawks-230 → -225Moved
  • Moneyline · Central Florida Golden Knights+188 → +188Unchanged
  • Spread · Kansas Jayhawks-5 (-110) → -5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Central Florida Golden Knights+5 (-110) → +5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over150.5 (-110) → 149.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under150.5 (-110) → 149.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Kansas Jayhawks
24-11 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 0-10-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Central Florida Golden Knights
21-11 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-05T03:45:54.689Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

In their recent Big 12 Conference opener, the Kansas Jayhawks suffered a close defeat at the hands of the West Virginia Mountaineers, marking their first conference opening loss in 33 years. Despite a late rally, the Jayhawks fell short and dropped to a 9-3 season record. Head coach Bill Self expressed disappointment in the loss but remains optimistic about the team's ability to bounce back and improve. Looking ahead, the Jayhawks will face the Knights on the road in search of their first conference win. Although dealing with key injuries, the Jayhawks' stats show a solid offensive performance with room for improvement defensively. Overall, the team holds a power ranking of 74 and is ranked 98 in offense and 60 in defense. With a focus on enhancing their shooting and defensive skills, the Jayhawks aim to overcome their recent setback and secure victory in future matchups.

The UCF Knights secured a road win over Texas Tech, extending their winning streak to six games and improving their overall record to 10-2. Head coach Johnny Dawkins praised the team's effort and preparation for the game. Darius Johnson and Keyshawn Hall led the team in scoring, with the Knights shooting over 50 percent from the field. UCF will face Kansas next and currently ranks 43rd in the nation in scoring offense. The Knights have shown strength in offensive efficiency and defensive turnovers but struggle in scoring defense. The team also faces the challenge of injuries, with Cameron Simpson sidelined. In terms of betting opportunities, the Knights have a power ranking of 55 and are ranked 73rd for offense and 255th for defense. Kansas has a positive track record against UCF in recent matchups.

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Kansas Jayhawks defeated Central Florida Golden Knights 99-48

Kansas Jayhawks defeated Central Florida Golden Knights 99-48 on January 5, 2025, a 51-point decision in the series. Kansas Jayhawks' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 55-23. Against SportsJaw's recorded Kansas Jayhawks -5 (-110) spread, Kansas Jayhawks covered, while the 147 combined points finished under the recorded total of 149.5.

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  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • UncledavidSpread · Kansas Jayhawks -5.5 (-110)Win
  • CovergirlSpread · Central Florida Golden Knights +5.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Kansas Jayhawks -5.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Under 148.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Kansas Jayhawks -5.5 (-110)Win