Cincinnati vs UCF Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 5

Central Florida head coach Johnny Dawkins reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Auburn, Ala.
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  • UCF is a -2.5 point favorite vs Cincinnati
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Cincinnati / UCF TV channel: CBSSN

The Cincinnati Bearcats visit Addition Financial Arena to take on the UCF Knights on Feb. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Orlando, FL, USA.

UCF is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-118).

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

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Cincinnati vs. UCF Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Cincinnati+2.5 -102O 144.5 -110+135
UCF -2.5 -118U 144.5 -110-160

Cincinnati vs UCF Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UCF will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Cincinnati vs UCF Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UCF will cover the spread with 68.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Cincinnati has hit the Game Total Under in 25 of their last 36 games (+12.85 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 36 games (+10.60 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 24 of their last 36 games (+10.15 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 16 away games (+2.55 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Cincinnati have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.35 Units / 8% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 21 games at home (+11.05 Units / 14% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 22 of their last 33 games (+10.50 Units / 28% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 33 games (+8.35 Units / 5% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.10 Units / 13% ROI)

Cincinnati Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cincinnati has a 7-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.45 Units / -36.5% ROI).

  • 12-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.6 Units / -0.08% ROI
  • 3-18 when betting the Over for -16.8 Units / -72.73% ROI
  • 18-3 when betting the Under for +14.7 Units / 63.64% ROI

UCF Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UCF has a 11-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.1 Units / -0.43% ROI).

  • 13-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.05 Units / 8.24% ROI
  • 13-8 when betting the Over for +4.2 Units / 18.18% ROI
  • 8-13 when betting the Under for -6.3 Units / -27.27% ROI

Cincinnati Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cincinnati has averaged 1.17 points per shot (1,470 points/1,257 shots) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.30

Cincinnati has a 25% free throw rate (311 free throw attempts/1,257 field goal attempts) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%

Cincinnati averaged 13.7 offensive rebounds per game (479 rebounds/35 games) last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Cincinnati has a 26% free throw rate (899 free throw attempts/3,463 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 33%

UCF Offensive Stats & Trends:

UCF had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (356 assists/ 392 TOs) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

UCF is shooting 42% (552/1,319) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 46%

UCF averaged 31.8 points per game (1,019 points/32 games) in the first half last season — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 35.5

UCF had 21.9 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 48th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Cincinnati Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cincinnati averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (923 rebounds/35 games) last season — 4th best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 25.7

Cincinnati averaged 6.7 steals per game (235 steals/35 games) last season — 5th lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Cincinnati stole the ball 235 times last season — 5th most among Big 12 Teams

Cincinnati has averaged 25.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,432 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 25.6

UCF Defensive Stats & Trends:

UCF has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (89/232) in the second half this season — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

UCF averaged 25.0 defensive rebounds per game (800 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 25.7

UCF averaged 8.6 steals per game (275 steals/32 games) last season — 4th best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

UCF averaged 8.6 steals per game (275 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7


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