UCF vs Kansas Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 12

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 -11.5 point favorite vs UCF
  • Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
  • UCF / Kansas TV channel: ESPN2

The UCF Knights visit T-Mobile Center to take on the Kansas Jayhawks on Mar. 12. Tip off is scheduled for 9:30pm EDT in Kansas City, MO, MO, USA.

Kansas is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-105).

The UCF vs. Kansas Over/Under is 153.5 total points.

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UCF vs. Kansas Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UCF+11.5 -115O 153.5 -115+475
Kansas -11.5 -105U 153.5 -105-650

UCF vs Kansas Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Kansas will win this college basketball game with 79.9% 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 53.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UCF has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 25 of their last 35 games (+13.55 Units / 34% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 35 games (+7.70 Units / 20% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 35 games (+6.30 Units / 4% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 35 games (+5.00 Units / 5% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 35 games (+2.90 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 34 games (+8.80 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.10 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+3.75 Units / 10% ROI)

UCF Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UCF has a 15-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4 Units / -11.27% ROI).

  • 17-15 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.6 Units / 5.34% ROI
  • 19-13 when betting the Over for +4.7 Units / 13.35% ROI
  • 13-19 when betting the Under for -7.9 Units / -22.44% ROI

Kansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kansas has a 15-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.65 Units / -7.76% ROI).

  • 20-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.05 Units / -1.12% ROI
  • 10-21 when betting the Over for -13.1 Units / -38.42% ROI
  • 21-10 when betting the Under for +10 Units / 29.33% ROI

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% (815/1,942) this season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

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

UCF shot 42% (777/1,835) last season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Kansas Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

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

Kansas made 2.7 three-pointers per game in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.8

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 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 — 9th most among Power Conference teams

Kansas Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 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 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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