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Game time: November 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Addition Financial Arena — Orlando, FL

Article updated Nov 11, 10:22 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This Tuesday, the Florida Atlantic Owls and UCF Knights will face off in a highly anticipated basketball game in Orlando. Both teams are currently undefeated early in the

Game outlook

This Tuesday, the Florida Atlantic Owls and UCF Knights will face off in a highly anticipated basketball game in Orlando. Both teams are currently undefeated early in the season, with the Owls having a strong track record at Addition Financial Arena. Tip-off is at 7:00 p.m. EST, and UCF is the favored team to win by 5.5 points based on early betting lines. It will be interesting to see if FAU can secure another victory at this venue.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Owls +197 | Golden Knights -242

Spread: Owls +5.5 (-110) | Golden Knights -5.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 151.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Central Florida will win straight-up is 71%.

Florida Atlantic Owls

Florida Atlantic's basketball team currently holds a power ranking of 144 and is ranked 17th in offense, scoring an average of 82.03 points per game. On defense, they are ranked 227th, allowing an average of 73.38 points to be scored against them per game. The team is off to a 1-0 start this season. Offensively, the Owls have a field goal percentage of 47.83% (ranked 25th), a free throw percentage of 72.16% (ranked 172nd), and a three-point percentage of 35.06% (ranked 127th). They average 38.03 rebounds per game (ranked 57th) and have 14.85 offensive assists and 11.44 turnovers per game (ranked 74th and 144th, respectively). Defensively, Florida Atlantic allows opponents to shoot 43.55% from the field (ranked 163rd), 72.73% from the free-throw line (ranked 249th), and 33.64% from beyond the arc (ranked 181st). They average 34.09 defensive rebounds per game (ranked 34th) and have 10.44 defensive assists and 11.59 turnovers per game (ranked 14th and 199th, respectively).

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Central Florida Golden Knights Analysis

The UCF Knights have had a strong start to their season, defeating both Texas A&M and Purdue Fort Wayne. With a defense ranked 35th nationally, the Knights are confident in their ability to compete against any team. They have been successful in limiting opponents' shooting percentages and forcing turnovers, although they struggle with offensive rebounds. On the offensive end, UCF needs to improve their shooting percentages to continue their success. Key players to watch include Jordan Ivy-Curry, who is averaging 17.0 points per game. Injuries to Jaylin Sellers and Mikey Williams could impact the team's performance. As they prepare to face Florida Atlantic, the Knights will need to focus on improving their offense while maintaining their strong defensive play.

UCF's Three-Point Shooting Woes Point to Uphill Battle Against FAU Defense

There are minimal indicators that UCF's three-point shooting will see any marked improvement. In their recent matchup against a less challenging opponent, they only managed to shoot 10.0% from beyond the arc. Given that hitting three-pointers represents a key strategy for overcoming the formidable FAU defense – known for its interior strength, turnover-causing abilities, limited free throw opportunities, and adeptness at securing rebounds – victory seems an elusive goal for UCF. The Owls' proficient shooting and offensive rebounding prowess only compounds the challenge for the Knights, who've already shown vulnerabilities in this regard. With a closely contested game in sight, it appears prudent to favor FAU to keep the margin within five points.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Florida Atlantic Owls+197 → +164Moved
  • Moneyline · Central Florida Golden Knights-242 → -190Moved
  • Spread · Florida Atlantic Owls+5.5 (-110) → +4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Central Florida Golden Knights-5.5 (-110) → -4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over151.5 (-110) → 155 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under151.5 (-110) → 155 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Florida Atlantic Owls
18-15 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Central Florida Golden Knights
21-11 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-11-12T03:22:57.919Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The UCF Knights have had a strong start to their season, defeating both Texas A&M and Purdue Fort Wayne. With a defense ranked 35th nationally, the Knights are confident in their ability to compete against any team. They have been successful in limiting opponents' shooting percentages and forcing turnovers, although they struggle with offensive rebounds. On the offensive end, UCF needs to improve their shooting percentages to continue their success. Key players to watch include Jordan Ivy-Curry, who is averaging 17.0 points per game. Injuries to Jaylin Sellers and Mikey Williams could impact the team's performance. As they prepare to face Florida Atlantic, the Knights will need to focus on improving their offense while maintaining their strong defensive play.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

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Central Florida Golden Knights defeated Florida Atlantic Owls 100-94

Central Florida Golden Knights defeated Florida Atlantic Owls 100-94 on November 12, 2024, a 6-point decision in the series. Central Florida Golden Knights' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 46-36. Against SportsJaw's recorded Florida Atlantic Owls +4.5 (-110) spread, Central Florida Golden Knights covered, while the 194 combined points finished over the recorded total of 155.

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  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • GeauxtigersSpread · Central Florida Golden Knights -5.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 153 (-110)Win
  • JohnTharpMoneyline · Central Florida Golden Knights -225Win