
Cincinnati vs. UCF Prediction, Odds, Picks – 2025 CBC Tournament
The Cincinnati Bearcats (19-15, 7-13 Big 12) go up against the UCF Knights (18-16, 7-13 Big 12) in the 2025 College Basketball Crown on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on Fox Sports 1.
The Bearcats enter their game against the Knights as a 6.5-point favorite. The game's over/under is set at 154.5.
Keep scrolling to get the details ahead of wagering on the Cincinnati-UCF contest.
Cincinnati vs. UCF How to Watch & Odds
- When: Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada
- How to watch on TV: Fox Sports 1
- Live boxscore on FOX Sports
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bearcats | -6.5 | -108 | -112 | 154.5 | -108 | -112 | -285 | +230 |
Cincinnati vs. UCF Prediction
- Pick ATS: UCF (+6.5)
- Pick OU: Under (154.5)
- Prediction: Cincinnati 75, UCF 73
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Cincinnati vs. UCF Betting Insights
Betting Line Implied Predictions
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Bearcats 80, Knights 74.
- The Bearcats have a 74.0% chance to collect the win in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
- The Knights sit with a 30.3% implied probability to win.
Key Spread Facts
- Cincinnati has compiled a 16-18-0 ATS record so far this year.
- UCF is 16-18-0 ATS this season.
- Cincinnati has an ATS record of 9-6 when playing as at least 6.5-point favorites this season.
- UCF has been an underdog by 6.5 points or more nine times this year, and covered the spread in six of those matchups.
Key Total Facts
- The Bearcats and their opponent have broken the 154.5-point mark four times this year.
- There have been 18 Knights games this season with more than 154.5 points scored.
- The two teams average a combined 150.1 points per contest, 4.4 fewer than the total for this matchup.
Key Moneyline Facts
- Cincinnati has won 75% of its games this season when the moneyline favorite (18-6).
- UCF has won four, or 22.2%, of the 18 games it has played as underdogs this season.
- When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -285 or shorter, Cincinnati has gone 14-1 (93.3% win percentage).
- UCF has a record of 1-8, a 11.1% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +230 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Cincinnati vs. UCF: Recent Results
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5/2025 | Knights | -3.5 | 147 | -162 | +136 | 93-83 CIN |
| 2/17/2024 | Knights | -1.5 | 132.5 | -125 | +105 | 76-74 CIN |
| 1/27/2024 | Bearcats | -7 | 136 | -310 | +250 | 68-57 CIN |
Cincinnati vs. UCF: 2024-25 Stats Comparison
| Cincinnati | UCF | |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored Per Game (Rank) | 70.9 (259) | 79.2 (52) |
| Points Allowed (Rank) | 65.6 (26) | 80 (345) |
| Rebounds (Rank) | 9.9 (85) | 10.3 (68) |
| 3pt Made (Rank) | 7.4 (207) | 8.7 (71) |
| Assists (Rank) | 13.8 (157) | 14.1 (134) |
| Turnovers (Rank) | 9.6 (40) | 12.2 (276) |
Cincinnati 2024-25 Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jizzle James | 34 | 12.8 | 3 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Simas Lukosius | 32 | 10.3 | 2.9 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2 |
| Day Day Thomas | 31 | 9.9 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
| Dillon Mitchell | 34 | 9.7 | 6.7 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Daniel Skillings Jr. | 28 | 9.4 | 3.9 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.9 |
UCF 2024-25 Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyshawn Hall | 33 | 18.8 | 7.1 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.4 |
| Darius Johnson | 34 | 16.6 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 2.3 | 0.2 | 2.5 |
| JordanIvy-Curry | 31 | 12.6 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 2 |
| Moustapha Thiam | 31 | 10.5 | 6.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 2.6 | 0.7 |
| Dallan Coleman | 15 | 6.6 | 4 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1 |
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