The Green Bay Phoenix (3-6) will travel to CFE Federal Credit Union Arena to square off with the UCF Knights (6-2). Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 10, 2019.
Green Bay Phoenix vs. UCF Knights Betting Odds
In their last game, the Knights were victorious over the NJIT Highlanders, 78-65, while the Phoenix were beaten by the Eastern Illinois Panthers, 93-80.
The Knights had a great effective field goal percentage of 0.573 (above their season average of 0.490), while the Highlanders had a turnover percentage of 20.3 (above their season average of 14.5). Green Bay, meanwhile, forced Eastern Illinois into a turnover percentage of 24.1 (above their season average of 15.7). Dazon Ingram had a solid performance for UCF with 13 points and five rebounds. JayQuan McCloud had a solid performance for Green Bay, recording 17 points and seven rebounds.
The productive offense of UCF will square off against the mid-tier defense of Green Bay. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Knights rank 76th in offensive efficiency, while the Phoenix are 331st in defensive efficiency. The Knights should have the edge on that side of the ball. It will also be a tale of two tempos as the up-and-down Phoenix rank ninth in possessions per game, while the more methodical Knights rank 294th.
Green Bay Phoenix vs. UCF Knights Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Green Bay, ATS Winner – Green Bay, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- UCF ranks 45th in blocks per game (4.4) while Green Bay ranks 195th (3.7).
- The Phoenix rank 39th in steals per game (7.8) while the Knights rank 158th (5.9).
- UCF ranks 142nd in three pointers allowed per game (22.2) while Green Bay ranks 238th (25.5).
- The Knights average 37.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 91st in the country. The Phoenix rank 233rd in rebounds allowed per game (39.4).
- UCF averages 13.6 assists per game, which ranks 110th in the nation. Green Bay ranks 238th in assists allowed per game (14.5).