Kansas vs UCF Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 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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  • Kansas is a -5.5 point favorite vs UCF
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • Kansas / UCF TV channel: ESPN+

The Kansas Jayhawks visit Addition Financial Arena to take on the UCF Knights on Jan. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Orlando, FL.

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

The Kansas vs. UCF Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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Kansas vs. UCF Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Kansas-5.5 -110O 148.5 -115-225
UCF +5.5 -110U 148.5 -105+180

Kansas vs UCF Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Kansas will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Kansas vs UCF Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UCF will cover the spread with 51.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Kansas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 33 games (+7.55 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.60 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.25 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.20 Units / 8% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 33 games (+13.60 Units / 8% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 21 games at home (+10.10 Units / 13% ROI)
  • UCF have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.50 Units / 10% ROI)
  • UCF have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 21 games at home (+2.65 Units / 11% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+2.65 Units / 7% ROI)

Kansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kansas has a 6-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.65 Units / -4.91% ROI).

  • 9-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.9 Units / -1.35% ROI
  • 1-11 when betting the Over for -11.1 Units / -84.09% ROI
  • 11-1 when betting the Under for +9.9 Units / 75% ROI

UCF Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UCF has a 6-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -5.26% ROI).

  • 10-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.65 Units / 10.87% ROI
  • 8-4 when betting the Over for +3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • 4-8 when betting the Under for -4.8 Units / -36.36% ROI

Kansas Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kansas had a TS% of 56% in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 46%

Kansas averaged 14.3 points per game (258 points/18 games) in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 9.4

Kansas scored 258 points in transition last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Kansas made 109 field goals in transition last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

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 had an eFG% of 48% last season — 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

UCF averaged 38% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (702 free throw attempts/1,835 field goal attempts) last season — tied for 20th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

UCF averaged 12.2 offensive rebounds per game (389 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Kansas Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kansas allowed opponents to shoot 19% from three (14/73) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Kansas allowed opponents to shoot 19% (14/73) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Kansas allowed an average of 0.58 points per shot (42 points/73 shots) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 0.95

Kansas allowed opponents to shoot 34% (74/218) on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 42%

UCF Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

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 stole the ball 275 times last season — 4th most among Big 12 Teams


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