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Central Florida Golden Knights vs BYU Cougars Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: March 13, 2024 at 12:30 PM ET

Venue: T-Mobile Center — Kansas City, MO

Article updated Mar 13, 6:23 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The University of Central Florida will be facing off against Brigham Young University in the Big 12 Conference Tournament on Wednesday at T-Mobile Center with tip-off at

Game outlook

The University of Central Florida will be facing off against Brigham Young University in the Big 12 Conference Tournament on Wednesday at T-Mobile Center with tip-off at 11:30 p.m. CT. UCF had a strong showing in the first round, defeating Oklahoma State, while BYU ended its regular season with a win against the same opponent. The two teams previously met in January and February, with BYU coming out on top both times. The Cougars are favored to win with a -5.5 point spread that has remained unchanged. This matchup promises to be a competitive and exciting game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Golden Knights +190 | Cougars -231

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

Total: Over/Under 146 (-110)

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

Central Florida Golden Knights

Central Florida's basketball team has a scoring average of 71.3 points per game, shooting 42.1% from the field and 31.3% from beyond the arc. They have a free-throw percentage of 70.8% and average 34.0 rebounds, 11.6 assists, and 12.9 turnovers per game. Defensively, they allow an average of 67.0 points per game on 40.9% shooting and 32.8% from three-point range. They rank 61st overall and have power ranking of 164, with offense ranked 253 and defense ranked 48. The team is 17-14 this season and is ranked 19-12 against the spread. Maximize your profits with these online sportsbook offers. Twann's got the green light for 👌 pic.twitter.com/pBGkoUupfW

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BYU Cougars Analysis

Brigham Young University (BYU) has a strong offense, ranking 20th in the country for scoring an average of 82.16 points per game. They shoot at a 46.51% percentage from the field and 34.97% from beyond the arc. BYU excels in rebounding, assists, and limiting turnovers on offense. Defensively, the Cougars allow 69.45 points per game on 42.58% shooting, and they have a solid three-point defense. Overall, BYU is ranked 16th in the nation by KenPom and has a power ranking of 81. For more college basketball predictions, consider checking out our March Madness Expert Picks. THE CUT: vs Oklahoma State pic.twitter.com/I9ViPP0SiT

UCF's Defensive Dominance and Offensive Efficiency Set them up for Success in Matchup Against BYU

The University of Central Florida's recent defensive performance against Oklahoma State showcased their ability to limit their opponents' scoring opportunities and capitalize on offensive efficiency. Tomorrow's matchup against Brigham Young University will be crucial for the Knights in maintaining their defensive reputation and securing a win or covering the spread. BYU's reliance on free throws in their previous meeting with UCF exposes their inconsistency at the line, making it imperative for the Knights to continue their strong defensive presence and prevent the Cougars from finding offensive rhythm, especially beyond the three-point line. Building off their recent success, UCF's performance in key areas such as free throw percentage, three-point shooting, and fast-break points will be pivotal in securing a favorable outcome against BYU. With a disciplined defensive strategy and efficient offensive execution, the Knights are well-positioned for success in tomorrow's contest.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Central Florida Golden Knights+190 → +220Moved
  • Moneyline · BYU Cougars-231 → -260Moved
  • Spread · Central Florida Golden Knights+5.5 (-110) → +6 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · BYU Cougars-5.5 (-110) → -6 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over146 (-110) → 144.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under146 (-110) → 144.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Central Florida Golden Knights
21-11 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 5-4-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
BYU Cougars
23-12 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-03-13T10:23:03.381Z). 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

  • 2024-02-13Central Florida Golden Knights 88 · BYU Cougars 90
  • 2024-01-13BYU Cougars 63 · Central Florida Golden Knights 58
Final result

Matchup pick recap

BYU Cougars defeated Central Florida Golden Knights 87-73

BYU Cougars defeated Central Florida Golden Knights 87-73 on March 13, 2024, a 14-point decision in the series. BYU Cougars' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 47-38. Against SportsJaw's recorded Central Florida Golden Knights +6 (-110) spread, BYU Cougars covered, while the 160 combined points finished over the recorded total of 144.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoversSpread · BYU Cougars -5.5 (-110)Win