UCF vs Kansas Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 28

Kansas' Flory Bidunga (40) plays against Creighton during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton defeated Kansas 76-63. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
(AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
  • Kansas is a -13.5 point favorite vs UCF
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • UCF / Kansas TV channel: ESPN+

The UCF Knights visit Allen Fieldhouse to take on the Kansas Jayhawks on Jan. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Lawrence, KS, USA.

Kansas is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-110).

The UCF vs. Kansas Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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UCF vs. Kansas Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UCF+13.5 -110O 152.5 -110+675
Kansas -13.5 -110U 152.5 -110-1100

UCF vs Kansas 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.

UCF vs Kansas Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UCF will cover the spread with 55.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UCF has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 33 games (+10.45 Units / 6% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 33 games (+8.90 Units / 25% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 33 games (+8.35 Units / 9% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 33 games (+8.25 Units / 22% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.25 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 33 games (+12.00 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Kansas have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 21 games at home (+7.00 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 21 games at home (+6.70 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 14 of their last 21 games at home (+5.95 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.20 Units / 8% ROI)

UCF Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UCF has a 10-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 13-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.15 Units / 9.82% ROI
  • 12-7 when betting the Over for +4.3 Units / 20.57% ROI
  • 7-12 when betting the Under for -6.2 Units / -29.67% ROI

Kansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kansas has a 10-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.05 Units / 0.24% ROI).

  • 14-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -2 Units / -0.51% ROI
  • 3-16 when betting the Over for -14.6 Units / -69.86% ROI
  • 16-3 when betting the Under for +12.7 Units / 60.77% ROI

UCF Offensive Stats & Trends:

UCF averaged 11.1 assists per game (356 assists/32 games) last season — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 15.1

UCF has a TS% of 45% since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 48%

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%

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 19.3 assists per game (619 assists/32 games) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

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 2,673 points last season — most among Big 12 Teams

UCF Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

UCF stole the ball 275 times last season — 9th most among Power Conference teams

UCF has averaged 24.5 defensive rebounds per game (466 rebounds/19 games) this season — 5th lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 25.6

Kansas Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 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 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%


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