UCF Knights vs Cincinnati Bearcats 2/4/23 – Saturday’s court will be occupied by the Cincinnati Bearcats and Central Florida Knights. UCF lost to Temple Saturday. The Knights are currently 1-4 in their last five games and 4-5 in American Athletic Association competition. Cincinnati beat Tulsa on Wednesday. The Bearcats are now 3-2 in their last five games and 6-4 in AAC play. In their last meeting, the Knights defeated the Bearcats by 75 to 61. UCF is 12-5 against Cincinnati. However, Cincinnati was the favorite team based on the college basketball betting odds.
UCF Knights vs Cincinnati Bearcats
Date & Time: Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 12 PM ET
Location: Fifth Third Arena
TV: ESPU
UCF Knights vs Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Odds
UCF
Moneyline: +137
Spread: +3 (-105)
Total: 137 over (-105)
Cincinnati
Moneyline: -147
Spread: -3 (-105)
Total: 137 under (-105)
UCF Knights vs Cincinnati Bearcats Analysis
Central Florida’s season began 13-4. However, after a four-game losing streak the UCF Knights are now four games behind first in the AAC. Last weekend, the Knights fell to Temple 77-70 in overtime. UCF forced overtime, but couldn’t hold in the final period. The Knights were outshot by the Owls on the field, and the Knights won the rebounding match. Both teams committed too many turnovers. Temple shared the ball and made key shots. UCF averages 72.0 points per match (173rd) with 42.9 percent shooting (274th), and 36.1 percent from far away (75th). It converts 76.3% of its foul shots (20th), and averages 32.9 rebound (139th), with a +3.7 rebounding margin. According to KenPom, the Knights rank 76th in offensive efficiency adjusted for schedule. UCF gives up 66.0 points per match with 40.8 percent shooting, and 31.3 percent from long distance. It ranks 55th in adjusted defensive efficiency, 335th at adjusted tempo and 195th for assist-per-turnover.
Cincinnati Bearcats bounced back in the last game with a dominating win over Tulsa. UC is currently at 15-8 overall and it’s time for them to prove they’re a NCAA Tournament team. Cincy beat Tulsa by 26 points after outscoring Tulsa twice in the first quarter. The Golden Hurricane was defeated by Cincy by 26 points. The Bearcats shot 46.3 percent from the field, and won the rebounding contest 44-32. They also collected 13 offensive rebounds. The Bearcats also had 22 assists on 31 field goals, and only six turnovers. Average 76.4 points per game by the Bearcats on 45.0% shooting, which includes 35.9 percent from 3-point range. They convert 68.2 percent of their free throws, and average 34.6 rebounding, with a +3.7 rebounding margin. According to KenPom, Cincinnati ranks 73rd in adjusted offensive efficiency. Cincinnati allows 67.5 points per match, while its opponents shoot 42.0% from the field, 31.4 percent from three. It ranks 59th in adjusted defensive efficiency and 134th at adjusted pace. It also ranks 20th in assist per-turnover ratio.
UCF Knights vs Cincinnati Bearcats Against the Spread
Central Florida are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Central Florida’s last 6 games. Central Florida are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games. Central Florida are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games against Cincinnati. Central Florida are 5-12 SU in their last 17 games against Cincinnati. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Central Florida’s last 7 games on the road.
Cincinnati are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games. The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati’s last 9 games. Cincinnati are 12-5 SU in their last 17 games. The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Cincinnati’s last 17 games against Central Florida. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati’s last 7 games at home. Cincinnati are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Central Florida.
UCF Knights vs Cincinnati Bearcats Free Pick
The Bearcats are the superior team in every way, including against the spread and over the last five games. They’ll be able to cover the spread against the Knights at home according to NCAAB online betting tips. UCF lost a solid match against Temple, but they turned the ball over far too often. This is a problem for slow-tempo teams. They will struggle against Cincinnati’s team.
Free Pick: Cincinnati Bearcats -3 (-105)
