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Cincinnati Bearcats vs Central Florida Golden Knights Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: February 17, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET

Venue: Addition Financial Arena — Orlando, FL

Article updated Feb 17, 6:23 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Cincinnati Bearcats will face off against the UCF Knights on Saturday at Addition Financial Arena with tip-off at 4:00 p.m. ET. Cincinnati currently has a record of 18-15

Game outlook

The Cincinnati Bearcats will face off against the UCF Knights on Saturday at Addition Financial Arena with tip-off at 4:00 p.m. ET. Cincinnati currently has a record of 15-9 SU, 12-12 ATS, and 11-13 O/U, while UCF stands at 13-10 SU, 14-9 ATS, and 11-12 O/U. Both teams are 4-7 in Big 12 play. In their previous matchup, Cincinnati defeated UCF 68-57, with standout performances from sophomore guard Dan Skillings Jr. The Bearcats are favored to win at -1, with the current line at Central Florida 0.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bearcats +100 | Golden Knights -118

Spread: Bearcats 0 (-110) | Golden Knights 0 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 136 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 50%.

Cincinnati Bearcats

Cincinnati's basketball team has a scoring average of 75.6 points per game, ranking 131st in the country, and shoots 44.2 percent from the field and 33.0 percent from three-point range. They make 68.8 percent of their free throws and average 37.7 rebounds, 15.1 assists, and 12.0 turnovers per game. Defensively, the Bearcats give up 66.9 points per game on 41.4 percent shooting, with opponents shooting 32.2 percent from beyond the arc. They average 4.4 blocks, 6.1 steals, and 14.8 fouls per game. Cincinnati is ranked 35th in the country by KenPom and has a power ranking of 149. They are 77th in offensive efficiency, 19th in defensive efficiency, and 197th in tempo. Do thorough research on the top sportsbook for the best betting promos. Milly catches the Jizzle lob! ⚡️ #Bearcats | #TheMovement pic.twitter.com/wQHJQ7mG2d

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Central Florida Golden Knights Analysis

Central Florida's basketball team has a power ranking of 196, with a rank of 235 for offense and 40 for defense. They average 72.0 points per game on 41.8 percent shooting, with 31.8 percent from three-point range. The Knights also convert 69.9 percent of their free throws and average 34.8 rebounds, 12.1 assists, and 12.7 turnovers per game. Defensively, UCF surrenders 66.1 points per game on 40.4 percent shooting, including 33.2 percent from beyond the arc. They average 30.6 rebounds per game and rank 14th in blocks and 20th in steals per game. Overall, KenPom ranks UCF 66th in the country. For more college basketball insights, check out our Expert Picks. Shemarrrrriiiiiiii 🫨 | @shemarriallen23 pic.twitter.com/GDIFIGGboT

UCF Knights ready to take on Cincinnati Bearcats after dominant performance against BYU

Despite falling short on the road against Brigham Young in their last game, the Knights displayed dominance in various statistical categories. UCF outscored BYU 46-26 in the paint, 19-4 in fast-break points, and 18-6 in second-chance points, while also recording a season-high 34 field goals. Although trailing by 13 points at halftime, the Knights rallied in the second half to score 62 points. This strong showing is expected to carry over into Saturday's game against the Bearcats. Since defeating UCF in late January, Cincinnati has faced some setbacks, including an upset loss to West Virginia and subsequent defeats to Houston and Iowa State. Despite outshooting Cincinnati from three-point range in their first matchup, the Knights were outscored in the paint. With UCF's strong defensive presence, particularly in limiting opponents' shooting at the rim and blocking rim shots, a more closely contested game is anticipated for the upcoming rematch.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

About our editorial process

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Cincinnati Bearcats-117 → +100Moved
  • Moneyline · Central Florida Golden Knights-105 → -120Moved
  • Spread · Cincinnati Bearcats-1 (-110) → +1 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Central Florida Golden Knights+1 (-110) → -1 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over134.5 (-110) → 132.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under134.5 (-110) → 132.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Cincinnati Bearcats
18-15 matchup record · 5-4-1 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Central Florida Golden Knights
21-11 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-02-17T11:23:06.865Z). 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

  • 2024-01-27Central Florida Golden Knights 57 · Cincinnati Bearcats 68
  • 2023-02-19Cincinnati Bearcats 73 · Central Florida Golden Knights 71
  • 2023-02-04Central Florida Golden Knights 64 · Cincinnati Bearcats 73
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Cincinnati Bearcats defeated Central Florida Golden Knights 76-74

Cincinnati Bearcats defeated Central Florida Golden Knights 76-74 on February 17, 2024, a 2-point decision in the series. Cincinnati Bearcats' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 37-30. Against SportsJaw's recorded Cincinnati Bearcats +1 (-110) spread, Cincinnati Bearcats covered, while the 150 combined points finished over the recorded total of 132.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • GsimmsTotal · Under 136 (-110)Loss
  • SimonsaysSpread · Cincinnati Bearcats 0 (-110)Win
  • Hustle$Total · Over 136 (-110)Win
  • CoversSpread · Central Florida Golden Knights 0 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Cincinnati Bearcats +1 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 135.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Cincinnati Bearcats +1 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 135.5 (-110)Win