Houston vs. UCF: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Mar 6
Updated
Mar. 6, 2024 8:30 p.m. ET
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The No. 1 Houston Cougars (26-3, 13-3 Big 12) will visit the UCF Knights (15-13, 6-10 Big 12) after winning three straight road games. The contest starts at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
The Cougars are an 8.5-point favorite against the Knights when the Cougars and the Knights meet. The game features an over/under of 133.
Continue scrolling to get the details before wagering on the Houston-UCF clash.
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Houston vs. UCF How to Watch & Odds
- When: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live boxscore on FOX Sports
Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cougars | -8.5 | -112 | -108 | 133 | -112 | -108 | -410 | +320 |
Houston vs. UCF Prediction
- Pick ATS: Houston (-8.5)
- Pick OU: Over (133)
- Prediction: Houston 72, UCF 63
Learn more about the Houston Cougars vs. the UCF Knights game on FOX Sports!
Houston vs. UCF Betting Insights
Betting Line Implied Predictions
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Cougars 71, Knights 62.
- The Cougars have an 80.4% chance to claim victory in this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
- The Knights have a 23.8% implied probability to win.
Key Spread Facts
- Houston has covered 13 times in 29 matchups with a spread this season.
- UCF has put together a 16-12-0 ATS record so far this year.
- Houston has an ATS record of 11-7 when playing as at least 8.5-point favorites this season.
- When playing as at least 8.5-point underdogs this season, UCF has an ATS record of 3-1.
Key Total Facts
- Cougars games have finished with more than 133 points 13 times so far this season.
- Knights games have had over 133 points 16 times this season.
- The total for this matchup is 133 points, 12.9 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.
Key Moneyline Facts
- Houston has won 85% of its games this season when favored on the moneyline (17-3).
- UCF has entered the game as underdogs 14 times this season and won five, or 35.7%, of those games.
- Houston has won all 10 games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -410 or shorter.
- UCF has a record of 1-3 when it is set as the underdog by +320 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Houston vs. UCF: Recent Results
Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/20/2024 | Cougars | -17 | 128 | -1800 | +1000 | 57-42 HOU |
1/25/2023 | Cougars | -9.5 | 128 | -490 | +390 | 82-71 HOU |
12/31/2022 | Cougars | -15.5 | 121.5 | -1400 | +850 | 71-65 HOU |
Houston vs. UCF: 2023-24 Stats Comparison
Houston | UCF | |
---|---|---|
Points Scored Per Game (Rank) | 74.4 (154) | 71.5 (247) |
Points Allowed (Rank) | 57.2 (1) | 66.6 (43) |
Rebounds (Rank) | 12.7 (5) | 10.6 (39) |
3pt Made (Rank) | 7.6 (163) | 6.8 (241) |
Assists (Rank) | 13.1 (170) | 11.6 (301) |
Turnovers (Rank) | 8 (4) | 11.8 (239) |
Houston 2023-24 Key Players
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LJ Cryer | 29 | 15.5 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 3 |
Jamal Shead | 29 | 13.1 | 3.8 | 6.1 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 1.2 |
Emanuel Sharp | 29 | 12.7 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 0 | 2.1 |
J'wan Roberts | 28 | 9.9 | 6.9 | 2 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0 |
Damian Dunn | 29 | 6.2 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
UCF 2023-24 Key Players
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jaylin Sellers | 28 | 16.2 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.7 |
Darius Johnson | 28 | 14.1 | 3 | 3.8 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 1.9 |
Marchelus Avery | 26 | 8 | 4 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.2 |
Shemarri Allen | 26 | 7.8 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
C.J. Walker | 15 | 7.1 | 5.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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