BYU vs UCF Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 13

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 13, 2024, 10:55 AM
  • BYU (11-4) is a -5.5 point favorite vs UCF (7-7)
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • BYU / UCF TV channel: ESPN+

The BYU Cougars (11-4) visit Addition Financial Arena to take on the UCF Knights (7-7) on Jan. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Orlando, FL.

BYU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The BYU vs. UCF Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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BYU vs. UCF Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
BYU-5.5 -110O 144.5 -110-225
UCF +5.5 -110U 144.5 -110+180

BYU vs UCF Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts BYU will win this college basketball game with 66.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

BYU vs UCF Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UCF will cover the spread with 52.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • BYU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 29 games (+10.75 Units / 32% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.30 Units / 3% ROI)
  • BYU have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.95 Units / 25% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 10 away games (+1.55 Units / 14% ROI)
  • BYU have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.30 Units / 4% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+4.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 30 games (+2.15 Units / 6% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.25 Units / 1% ROI)
  • UCF have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 17 games at home (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)

BYU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

BYU has a 11-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.55 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 4-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.55 Units / 0% ROI
  • 5-10 when betting the Over for -6.05 Units / 0% ROI
  • 10-5 when betting the Under for +4.5 Units / 0% ROI

UCF Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UCF has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.45 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.2 Units / 0% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / 0% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 0% ROI

BYU Offensive Stats & Trends:

BYU has made 12.6 three-pointers per game this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.8

BYU has made 12.6 three-pointers per game this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 8.0

BYU has attempted 509 threes this season — most among Big 12 Teams

BYU has attempted 282 threes in the first half this season — most among Big 12 Teams

UCF Offensive Stats & Trends:

UCF is shooting 35% from three (295/835) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

UCF has 182 turnovers since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th fewest among Power Conference teams

UCF has averaged 12.6 offensive rebounds per game (604 rebounds/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6

UCF is shooting 77% from the free throw line (441/572) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72%

BYU Defensive Stats & Trends:

BYU has averaged 29.9 defensive rebounds per game (449 rebounds/15 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 27.0

BYU has allowed opponents to shoot 24% from three (37/152) in the first half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 31%

BYU has allowed an average of 0.96 points per shot (414 points/430 shots) in the first half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.05

BYU has allowed 27.6 points per game (414 points/15 games) in the first half this season — 2nd best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 30.1

UCF Defensive Stats & Trends:

UCF has averaged 8.2 steals per game (393 steals/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

UCF has 132 steals this season — 4th most among Big 12 Teams

UCF has forced 15.4 turnovers per game (738 turnovers/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.4

UCF has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (221/720) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 32%


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