The UCF Knights (3-1) take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-1) in the at HTC Center. The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 18, 2018.
UCF Knights vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Free Prediction
In the Knights’ last matchup, they thoroughly outplayed the Saint Joseph’s Hawks, 77-57. UCF’s 42.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Saint Joseph’s, who had a rate of 25.6. The Knights’ mark was above their season average of 31.9. UCF received a boost from Terrell Allen, who led the team in scoring with 22 points on 8-for-11 shooting.
The Hilltoppers defeated the West Virginia Mountaineers in their last matchup, 63-57. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Western Kentucky’s biggest strengths. They made 34 trips to the line, while West Virginia went 19 times. With 13 points and 15 rebounds, Charles Bassey played well for Western Kentucky.
This battle pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Western Kentucky ranks 49th in offensive efficiency and UCF is 13th in defensive efficiency since last season. Furthermore, the Knights have been among the NCAA’s elite at getting to the line, ranking 56th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.273). The Hilltoppers, meanwhile, rank 14th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.178).
UCF Knights vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Western Kentucky, ATS Winner – Western Kentucky, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Western Kentucky ranks 48th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while UCF ranks 169th (6.3).
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