BYU Cougars Favored to Extend UCF Knights' Road Loss Streak in Big 12 Matchup
The UCF Knights will be aiming to end their recent streak of road losses as they take on the BYU Cougars in a Big 12 matchup on Tuesday night. The game will be held at the
Game outlook
The UCF Knights will be aiming to end their recent streak of road losses as they take on the BYU Cougars in a Big 12 matchup on Tuesday night. The game will be held at the Marriott Center, with a scheduled start time of 9 PM ET. UCF is coming off a 66-59 defeat against Texas Tech, where they were considered underdogs at 8.5 points. On the other hand, BYU enters the game with a 72-66 victory over Kansas State, where they were favored at 10.5 points. The Cougars emerged victorious in the previous meeting between the two teams in January. Currently, BYU is the preferred bet, opening at -10.5 and currently holding a line of BYU -11.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Golden Knights +450 | Cougars -640
Spread: Golden Knights +11.5 (-110) | Cougars -11.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 143.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that BYU will win straight-up is 86%.
Central Florida Golden Knights
The University of Central Florida (UCF) Knights recently suffered a loss to the Texas Tech team after their impressive upset win over the 23rd-ranked Oklahoma team. They now aim to recover from the loss by securing a victory against the Cougars, which would mark their second win in their last three games. Offensively, UCF maintains an average of 71.3 points per game. In their previous game, they scored 59 points, with a shooting percentage of 36.5% for field goals and 20.8% for three-pointers. Darius Johnson showcased his skills by leading the Knights with 14 points and three assists, while Jaylin Sellers contributed 14 points and two rebounds and C.J. Walker added 13 points and eight rebounds. Defensively, the team has performed well, allowing an average of 65 points per game. In their last game, they conceded 66 points and will need to sustain their defensive efforts if they intend to secure a win. It is worth noting that Ibrahima Diallo's availability for the upcoming game is uncertain due to undisclosed reasons. In terms of their overall performance this season, UCF holds a power ranking of 142. Offensively, they are ranked 256th, averaging 71.27 points per game. They have a field goal percentage of 41.31%, which ranks them 324th, and a free throw percentage of 70.80%, ranking them 215th. Their three-point shooting stands at 32.04%, placing them 274th in the NCAAB. On the rebounding front, they average 38.64 rebounds per game, ranking them 58th. Their offensive assists and turnovers amount to 12.14 and 12.86 per game, respectively, placing them 275th and 263rd in the rankings. Defensively, UCF allows opponents to make 40.18% of their field goals, ranking 24th. They concede free throws at a rate of 73.09%, which ranks 274th in the NCAAB. Additionally, they allow opponents to make 33.11% of their three-point attempts, ranking them 167th. UCF secures an average of 34.32 defensive rebounds per game, placing them 34th in the rankings. Finally, they have defensive assists and turnovers of 12.86 and 14.73 per game, respectively, ranking them . @j5_twann 🤝 @Cjwalker_14 https://t.co/BLJflEfKE0 pic.twitter.com/XC2r8gAI1n