UCF vs Wichita State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

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Wichita State head coach Isaac Brown talks to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against San Francisco in the Hall of Fame Classic, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo.
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 08, 2023, 1:00 PM
  • Wichita State (12-11) are -2.5 point favorites vs UCF (13-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The UCF Knights (13-9) visit Charles Koch Arena to take on the Wichita State Shockers (12-11) on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Wichita.

Wichita State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).

The UCF vs. Wichita State Over/Under is 133.5 total points.

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UCF vs. Wichita State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UCF+2.5 -115O 133.5 -110+115
Wichita State -2.5 -105U 133.5 -110-140

UCF vs Wichita State Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Wichita State will win this game with 55.4% confidence.

UCF vs Wichita State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Wichita State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both UCF and Wichita State, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • UCF has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 24 of their last 40 games (+7.55 Units / 17% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+5.70 Units / 37% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 20 games (+5.05 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the Game Total Over in their last 8 games (+8.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 26 games (+4.20 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Wichita State have covered the 1H Spread in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 92% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.45 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 games (+2.00 Units / 35% ROI)

UCF Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UCF has gone 10-12 against the spread this college basketball season (-3.2 Units / -13.22% ROI).

  • 13-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.35 Units / 1.75% ROI
  • 11-9 when betting the Over for +1.1 Units / 4.55% ROI
  • 9-11 when betting the Under for -3.1 Units / -12.81% ROI

Wichita State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wichita State has gone 13-9 against the spread this college basketball season (+3.1 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 11-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.45 Units / -24.91% ROI
  • 12-11 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -0.4% ROI
  • 11-12 when betting the Under for -2.2 Units / -8.7% ROI

UCF Offensive Stats & Trends:

UCF is shooting 36% from three (178/493) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

UCF has a 31% free throw rate (376 free throw attempts/1,220 field goal attempts) this season — 5th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 31%

UCF has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (284 assists/ 289 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

UCF has made 178 three-pointers this season — 3rd most among AAC Teams

Wichita State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wichita State is shooting 29% from three (142/485) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Wichita State has averaged 11.4 assists per game (250 assists/22 games) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 13.9

Wichita State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (250 assists/ 261 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Wichita State has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (586 assists/ 621 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

UCF Defensive Stats & Trends:

UCF has averaged 6.7 steals per game (141 steals/21 games) this season — tied for 4th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 6.8

UCF has averaged 6.9 steals per game (351 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

UCF has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (148/473) this season — 5th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 32%

UCF has allowed 67.3 points per game (3,432 points/51 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 67.8

Wichita State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wichita State has averaged 5.9 steals per game (129 steals/22 games) this season — 3rd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Wichita State has averaged 6.8 steals per game (340 steals/50 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Wichita State has allowed 66.2 points per game (3,312 points/50 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 67.8

Wichita State has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,187/2,930) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 41%


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