- Iowa State is a -12.5 point favorite vs UCF
- Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
- UCF / Iowa State TV channel: CBSN
The UCF Knights visit James H. Hilton Coliseum to take on the Iowa State Cyclones on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Ames, IA.
Iowa State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-118).
The UCF vs. Iowa State Over/Under is 156.5 total points.
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UCF vs. Iowa State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
UCF vs Iowa State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Iowa State will win this college basketball game with 78.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
UCF vs Iowa State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Iowa State will cover the spread with 64.1% confidence for today’s game.
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UCF Basketball Best Bets Today:
- UCF has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 37 games (+12.75 Units / 3% ROI)
- UCF has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 24 of their last 37 games (+9.00 Units / 21% ROI)
- UCF has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.40 Units / 33% ROI)
- UCF has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
- UCF have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.30 Units / 8% ROI)
Iowa State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Iowa State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 23 games at home (+5.75 Units / 22% ROI)
- Iowa State has hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 23 games at home (+3.55 Units / 13% ROI)
- Iowa State has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 36 games (+2.40 Units / 6% ROI)
- Iowa State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 22 games at home (+2.25 Units / 0% ROI)
UCF Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
UCF has a 9-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.3 Units / 6.93% ROI).
- 14-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +15.15 Units / 4.02% ROI
- 6-11 when betting the Over for -6.1 Units / -32.62% ROI
- 11-6 when betting the Under for +4.4 Units / 23.53% ROI
Iowa State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Iowa State has a 9-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.9 Units / -4.57% ROI).
- 12-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.8 Units / 1.14% ROI
- 9-9 when betting the Over for -0.9 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 9-9 when betting the Under for -0.9 Units / -4.55% ROI
UCF Offensive Stats & Trends:
Iowa State forced 17.2 turnovers per game (636 turnovers/37 games) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Iowa State has forced 15.2 turnovers per game (973 turnovers/64 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.2
Iowa State forced 16.2 turnovers per game (422 turnovers/26 games) last season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3
Iowa St. allowed opponents to shoot 70% off the dribble (56/80) on shots around the rim last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 57%
Iowa State 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 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
UCF had a TS% of 45% last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%
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 Defensive Stats & Trends:
Iowa State forced 17.2 turnovers per game (636 turnovers/37 games) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Iowa State has forced 15.2 turnovers per game (973 turnovers/64 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.2
Iowa State forced 16.2 turnovers per game (422 turnovers/26 games) last season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3
Iowa St. allowed opponents to shoot 70% off the dribble (56/80) on shots around the rim last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 57%
Iowa State Defensive 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 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
UCF had a TS% of 45% last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%
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%
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