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Game time: February 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET

Venue: Foster Pavilion — Waco, TX

Article updated Feb 8, 6:23 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This weekend, the UCF Knights (13-9; 11-11-0 ATS) will face off against the Baylor Bears (14-8; 8-12-1 ATS) in a highly anticipated matchup at Foster Pavilion. The Bears are

Game outlook

This weekend, the UCF Knights (13-9; 11-11-0 ATS) will face off against the Baylor Bears (14-8; 8-12-1 ATS) in a highly anticipated matchup at Foster Pavilion. The Bears are currently favored to win with an opening line of -11 that has remained unchanged. These teams last met last season, with Baylor coming out on top. Stay tuned for the UCF vs. Baylor prediction and more insights on this exciting game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Golden Knights +388 | Bears -523

Spread: Golden Knights +11 (-110) | Bears -11 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 157.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baylor will win straight-up is 84%.

Central Florida Golden Knights

After suffering a 10-point home loss to Cincinnati, the UCF Knights are on a losing streak with a 4-7 record in the Big 12. Their defense has been a major issue, allowing more than 80 points in their last three games and giving up a conference-high 79.4 points per game. The Knights struggle to defend the three-point shot and allow opponents to convert a high percentage of field goals. Despite their defensive struggles, UCF has a strong offense led by Keyshawn Hall, averaging 79.8 points per game. They shoot well from the floor and the free-throw line but are looking to improve their defensive performance as they face the Bears next. Key player Jaylin Sellers is questionable due to injury. In terms of rankings, the Knights are 63rd in KenPom and 67th in NET with a power ranking of 196. Their offensive statistics are solid, but their defensive stats are much lower.

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Baylor Bears Analysis

Baylor Bears have faced challenges this season but are looking to bounce back from a recent loss. Their offensive game is strong, averaging 79.5 points per game and shooting well from the field, three-point line, and free-throw line. Defensively, they have vulnerabilities, allowing their opponents to score an average of 69.3 points per game. The team is facing some key injuries heading into their next game. Despite their struggles, Baylor is ranked 26th in KenPom's ratings and 27th in NET rankings. Their upcoming challenge against Central Florida will test their abilities on both ends of the court.

Knights Favored to Cover Spread Against Struggling Bears in Recent Matchup

In their most recent eight matchups, the Bears have a record of 2-5-1 ATS, while the Knights have performed better with a record of 5-3-0 ATS during the same period. Of significance is UCF's impressive 4-1-0 ATS record in away games this season, demonstrating their consistency on the road. Baylor's defense has struggled recently, allowing at least 70 points in three consecutive games, making them vulnerable to UCF's high-scoring offense, which has surpassed 80 points in four of their last five games and scored 75 in the remaining game. Additionally, UCF's ability to generate turnovers can disrupt Baylor's offensive flow. Based on these factors, it is recommended to consider the Knights as the favored team to cover the spread in this matchup.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Central Florida Golden Knights+388 → +463Moved
  • Moneyline · Baylor Bears-523 → -613Moved
  • Spread · Central Florida Golden Knights+11 (-110) → +10.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Baylor Bears-11 (-110) → -10.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over157.5 (-110) → 157.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under157.5 (-110) → 157.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Central Florida Golden Knights
21-11 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Baylor Bears
17-16 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-02-08T11:23:34.369Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

After suffering a 10-point home loss to Cincinnati, the UCF Knights are on a losing streak with a 4-7 record in the Big 12. Their defense has been a major issue, allowing more than 80 points in their last three games and giving up a conference-high 79.4 points per game. The Knights struggle to defend the three-point shot and allow opponents to convert a high percentage of field goals. Despite their defensive struggles, UCF has a strong offense led by Keyshawn Hall, averaging 79.8 points per game. They shoot well from the floor and the free-throw line but are looking to improve their defensive performance as they face the Bears next. Key player Jaylin Sellers is questionable due to injury. In terms of rankings, the Knights are 63rd in KenPom and 67th in NET with a power ranking of 196. Their offensive statistics are solid, but their defensive stats are much lower.

Baylor Bears have faced challenges this season but are looking to bounce back from a recent loss. Their offensive game is strong, averaging 79.5 points per game and shooting well from the field, three-point line, and free-throw line. Defensively, they have vulnerabilities, allowing their opponents to score an average of 69.3 points per game. The team is facing some key injuries heading into their next game. Despite their struggles, Baylor is ranked 26th in KenPom's ratings and 27th in NET rankings. Their upcoming challenge against Central Florida will test their abilities on both ends of the court.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Baylor Bears defeated Central Florida Golden Knights 91-76

Baylor Bears defeated Central Florida Golden Knights 91-76 on February 8, 2025, a 15-point decision in the series. Baylor Bears' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 45-36. Against SportsJaw's recorded Central Florida Golden Knights +10.5 (-110) spread, Baylor Bears covered, while the 167 combined points finished over the recorded total of 157.5.

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