The UCF Knights (13-3, 3-1 AAC) will attempt to continue their nine-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (12-6, 2-3 AAC) at CFE Federal Credit Union Arena. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. UCF Knights Free Prediction
In the Golden Hurricane’s last game, they beat the Connecticut Huskies, 89-83. One of Tulsa’s biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They had 36 free throw attempts, 21 more than Connecticut. With 27 points on 8-for-11 shooting, Jeriah Horne was the game’s leading scorer.
The Knights lost to the Wichita State Shockers in their last outing, 75-67. Wichita State’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over UCF. The Shockers had a rate of 33.3 (above their season average of 33.0), while the Knights posted a mark of 18.2 (below their season average of 30.5). With 22 points on 8-for-16 shooting, Aubrey Dawkins led UCF in scoring.
UCF could put on a ball-control clinic in this showdown. UCF ranks 57th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent), while Tulsa forces the 93rd-fewest turnovers (17.9 percent). Also, the Golden Hurricane rank fifth in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.328), while the Knights rank 17th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.169).
After the Golden Hurricane won the only contest against the Knights last season, 70-61, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Golden Hurricane knocked down 16 of their 19 free throws (84.2 percent) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.628 vs. 0.520).
Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. UCF Knights Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Ucf, ATS Winner – Tulsa, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UCF ranks 113th in three pointers allowed per game (22.3) while Tulsa ranks 230th (26.2).
Bettings Trends:
The Golden Hurricane have been outscored by an average of 6.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Tulsa has defeated opponents by an average of 2.0 points.
During their last five games, the Knights have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (2.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.4 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
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