Utah vs UCF Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 23

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 Utah
  • Total (Over/Under): 160.5 points
  • Utah / UCF TV channel: ESPN+

The Utah Utes visit Addition Financial Arena to take on the UCF Knights on Feb. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Orlando, FL, USA.

UCF is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Utah vs. UCF Over/Under is 160.5 total points.

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Utah vs. UCF Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Utah+2.5 -105O 160.5 -115+125
UCF -2.5 -115U 160.5 -105-150

Utah vs UCF Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UCF will win this college basketball game with 76.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Utah vs UCF Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UCF will cover the spread with 63.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Utah has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 36 games (+8.50 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 37 games (+4.00 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.15 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 37 games (+1.30 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Utah have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 37 games (+1.30 Units / 3% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 25 of their last 34 games (+14.65 Units / 38% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 22 games at home (+9.70 Units / 12% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 34 games (+7.40 Units / 5% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.70 Units / 18% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.10 Units / 16% ROI)

Utah Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Utah has a 13-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.3 Units / -4.54% ROI).

  • 15-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.1 Units / 0.85% ROI
  • 10-16 when betting the Over for -7.65 Units / -26.7% ROI
  • 16-10 when betting the Under for +5 Units / 17.51% ROI

UCF Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UCF has a 11-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.75 Units / -19.93% ROI).

  • 13-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.45 Units / 4.25% ROI
  • 16-10 when betting the Over for +5 Units / 17.48% ROI
  • 10-16 when betting the Under for -7.6 Units / -26.57% ROI

Utah Offensive Stats & Trends:

Utah is shooting 63% from the free throw line (356/568) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Utah shot 66% from the free throw line (375/569) last season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Utah is shooting 63% from the free throw line (356/568) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Utah has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (465 assists/ 320 TOs) this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

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 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 averaged 11.1 assists per game (356 assists/32 games) last season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

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

Utah Defensive Stats & Trends:

Utah averaged 29.6 defensive rebounds per game (977 rebounds/33 games) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Utah averaged 29.6 defensive rebounds per game (977 rebounds/33 games) last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

Utah allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (2,367 points/2,087 shots) last season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Utah allowed an average of 1.08 points per shot (901 points/831 shots) last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.17

UCF Defensive Stats & Trends:

UCF has allowed 85.4 points per game (1,537 points/18 games) this season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 76.3

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 has averaged 23.9 defensive rebounds per game (622 rebounds/26 games) this season — 5th lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 25.2

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


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