South Florida vs UCF Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 19

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  • UCF (19-13) is a -4.5 point favorite vs South Florida (20-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
  • South Florida / UCF TV channel: ESPN+

The South Florida Bulls (20-8) visit Addition Financial Arena to take on the UCF Knights (19-13) on Mar. 19. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EDT in Orlando, FL.

UCF is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-120).

The South Florida vs. UCF Over/Under is 140.5 total points.

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South Florida vs. UCF Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
South Florida+4.5 +100O 140.5 -115+
UCF -4.5 -120U 140.5 -105+

South Florida vs UCF Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UCF will win this college basketball game with 67.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

South Florida vs UCF Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts South Florida will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • South Florida has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 25 games (+25.45 Units / 35% ROI)
  • South Florida have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 25 games (+13.60 Units / 49% ROI)
  • South Florida has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 9 games (+7.45 Units / 46% ROI)
  • South Florida has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.85 Units / 17% ROI)
  • South Florida has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 25 games (+5.60 Units / 20% ROI)
  • UCF have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.75 Units / 13% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 32 games (+1.80 Units / 5% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 32 games (+1.60 Units / 2% ROI)

South Florida Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Florida has a 20-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+11.2 Units / 32.8% ROI).

  • 23-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.35 Units / 5.58% ROI
  • 12-19 when betting the Over for -8.9 Units / -26.06% ROI
  • 19-12 when betting the Under for +5.85 Units / 17.18% ROI

UCF Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UCF has a 19-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.85 Units / 17.16% ROI).

  • 14-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.5 Units / -3.28% ROI
  • 15-15 when betting the Over for -1.45 Units / -4.23% ROI
  • 15-15 when betting the Under for -1.4 Units / -4.11% ROI

South Florida Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Florida has averaged 72.9 points per game (3,866 points/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 73.6

South Florida is shooting 34% from three (408/1,202) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 34%

South Florida is shooting 69% from the free throw line (714/1,043) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72%

South Florida is shooting 69% from the free throw line (714/1,043) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

UCF Offensive Stats & Trends:

UCF is shooting 42% (945/2,253) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 45%

UCF has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (248 assists/ 263 TOs) this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

UCF is shooting 74% from the free throw line (763/1,027) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

UCF has 218 turnovers since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd fewest among AAC Teams

South Florida Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Florida has averaged 6.7 steals per game (354 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 6.9

South Florida has 354 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th most among AAC Teams

South Florida has allowed 70.7 points per game (3,746 points/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 70.9

South Florida has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (1,294/3,018) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 43%

UCF Defensive Stats & Trends:

UCF has 182 steals this season — 4th most among Big 12 Teams


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