UCF vs BYU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 13

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BYU guard Jaxson Robinson shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
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  • BYU (19-12) is a -5.5 point favorite vs UCF (19-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • UCF / BYU TV channel: ESPN2

The UCF Knights (19-12) visit T-Mobile Center to take on the BYU Cougars (19-12) on Mar. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 12:30pm EDT in Kansas City, MO.

BYU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-120).

The UCF vs. BYU Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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UCF vs. BYU Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UCF+5.5 +100O 145.5 -110+220
BYU -5.5 -120U 145.5 -110-275

UCF vs BYU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts BYU will win this college basketball game with 68.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UCF vs BYU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UCF will cover the spread with 54.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UCF have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.85 Units / 19% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 32 games (+4.00 Units / 11% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 32 games (+3.70 Units / 4% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 32 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 13 away games (+1.15 Units / 8% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 31 games (+14.05 Units / 5% ROI)
  • BYU have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 20 games at home (+9.45 Units / 43% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 15 games (+6.20 Units / 36% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the Moneyline in their last 6 games at home (+6.00 Units / 19% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.20 Units / 15% ROI)

UCF Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UCF has a 19-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.95 Units / 21.06% ROI).

  • 14-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.5 Units / -1.99% ROI
  • 14-15 when betting the Over for -2.45 Units / -7.39% ROI
  • 15-14 when betting the Under for -0.3 Units / -0.91% ROI

BYU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

BYU has a 19-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.75 Units / 16.84% ROI).

  • 14-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.95 Units / 1.24% ROI
  • 15-16 when betting the Over for -2.65 Units / -7.76% ROI
  • 16-15 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -1.47% ROI

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

BYU Offensive Stats & Trends:

BYU has made 12.0 three-pointers per game this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.7

BYU has attempted 726 threes this season — most among Big 12 Teams

BYU has made 127 three-pointers in the second half this season — most among Big 12 Teams

BYU has made 263 three-pointers this season — most among Big 12 Teams

UCF Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

BYU Defensive Stats & Trends:

BYU has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (250/652) in the first half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 41%

BYU has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (436/1,060) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 44%

BYU has averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,530 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

BYU has allowed an average of 1.00 points per shot (650 points/652 shots) in the first half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.10


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