Houston vs. UCF: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Mar 6

Houston vs. UCF: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Mar 6

Updated Mar. 6, 2024 8:30 p.m. ET

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
Cougars vs Knights Betting Information
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

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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

Cougars vs Knights Recent Games
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

Cougars Leaders
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

Knights Leaders
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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