Kansas vs. UCF: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 5

Updated Jan. 5, 2025 3:30 p.m. ET

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The UCF Knights (10-2, 1-0 Big 12) will attempt to extend a six-game win streak when they host the No. 7 Kansas Jayhawks (9-3, 0-1 Big 12) on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Addition Financial Arena. The matchup airs at 4:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

The Jayhawks take the court as 5.5-point favorites against the Knights. The matchup features a point total of 149.5.

Continue scrolling to get the details ahead of betting on the Kansas-UCF clash.

Kansas vs. UCF How to Watch & Odds

When: Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
Where: Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida
How to watch on TV: ESPN+
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Jayhawks vs Knights Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Jayhawks	-5.5	-110	-110	149.5	-112	-108	-245	+200

Kansas vs. UCF Prediction

Pick ATS: UCF (+5.5)
Pick OU: Over (149.5)
Prediction: Kansas 76, UCF 74

Learn more about the Kansas Jayhawks vs. the UCF Knights game on FOX Sports!

Kansas vs. UCF Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Jayhawks 78, Knights 72.
The Jayhawks have a 71.0% chance to claim victory in this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Knights hold a 33.3% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Kansas has won six games against the spread this season, while failing to cover six times.
UCF has won six games against the spread this season, while failing to cover six times.
Kansas has an ATS record of 5-5 when playing as at least 5.5-point favorites this season.
UCF has covered the spread when playing as at least 5.5-point underdogs in two of two chances this season.

Key Total Facts

On only two occasions this year have the Jayhawks and their opponent combined for more than 149.5 points.
So far this year, seven Knights games have featured over 149.5 points scored.
These two teams score a combined average of 159.0 points per game, higher than the total for this matchup by 9.5 points.

Key Moneyline Facts

Kansas has gone 8-3 in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 72.7%).
UCF has entered the game as underdogs four times this season and won twice.
Kansas has gone 8-2 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -245 or shorter (winning 80%).
UCF has played as an underdog of +200 or more twice this season and won both games.

Kansas vs. UCF: Recent Results

Jayhawks vs Knights Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
1/10/2024	Jayhawks	-7	145	-325	+260	65-60 UCF

Kansas vs. UCF: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	Kansas	UCF
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	77.7 (125)	81.3 (60)
Points Allowed (Rank)	65.7 (52)	74.8 (275)
Rebounds (Rank)	7.9 (278)	9.8 (134)
3pt Made (Rank)	7.2 (239)	8.3 (136)
Assists (Rank)	18.1 (13)	14.9 (121)
Turnovers (Rank)	10.0 (51)	12.3 (256)

Kansas 2024-25 Key Players

Jayhawks Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Hunter Dickinson	12	15.1	10.4	2.5	1.4	1.4	0.5
Zeke Mayo	12	14.7	4.0	3.2	0.6	0.2	2.2
Dajuan Harris	12	10.3	1.9	5.8	1.6	0.2	0.9
KJ Adams	12	8.8	3.8	2.1	0.6	1.0	0.0
AJ Storr	12	7.3	1.9	1.0	0.4	0.2	0.8

UCF 2024-25 Key Players

Knights Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Keyshawn Hall	12	15.8	6.5	2.2	0.6	0.4	1.0
JordanIvy-Curry	12	15.7	3.2	2.7	1.5	0.0	2.3
Darius Johnson	12	15.3	3.7	4.3	2.8	0.2	2.7
Moustapha Thiam	11	8.2	5.3	0.6	0.5	2.5	0.4
Jaylin Sellers	2	7.0	1.0	1.0	0.5	0.0	1.0