The UCF Knights (15-4, 5-2 AAC) welcome the Connecticut Huskies (12-8, 3-4 AAC) to CFE Federal Credit Union Arena. The Knights will try to continue their 10-game home winning streak, while the Huskies look to snap their five-game road losing streak. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Connecticut Huskies at UCF Knights Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Knights lost big to the Memphis Tigers, 77-57, while the Huskies had no trouble getting past the Wichita State Shockers, 80-60.
The Huskies had a great effective field goal percentage of 0.589 (above their season average of 0.525) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.9 (above their season average of 32.8). UCF, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (18.9 vs. 19.3). BJ Taylor fueled UCF with 10 points. Connecticut, meanwhile, was lifted by Jalen Adams, who recorded 19 points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Aubrey Dawkins led the Knights to a 65-53 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 23 points. Getting to the charity stripe was one of UCF’s biggest strengths. They made 29 trips to the line, while Connecticut went just 11 times.
The physical UCF offense could be getting to the foul line a lot in this meeting. The Knights rank 19th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.295, while Connecticut ranks 336th in FTA rate allowed (0.303). Moreover, the Huskies, who rank 54th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 percent), will clash against the Knights, who rank 254th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.0 percent).
Connecticut Huskies vs. UCF Knights Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Ucf, ATS Winner – Connecticut, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Connecticut ranks 143rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while UCF ranks 232nd (19.9).
- The Huskies rank 100th in rebounds per game (37.0) while the Knights rank 172nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).
- UCF averages 4.8 blocks per game, which ranks 25th in the nation. Connecticut ranks 72nd in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Knights’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 9.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 79.6 points per game (0.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (0.3 above their season average).
