Houston at UCF 1/25/23- College Basketball Picks and Odds
Houston Cougars vs. UCF Knights
CBB: 7:00 PM EST
Jan. 25, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : HOU -7 ; O/U 123
The Houston Cougars go back on the road Wednesday night to Orlando, FL for a conference matchup against the UCF Knights. Houston comes into Wednesday ranked #3 in the nation following a one point loss against Temple that ended a long winning streak. Defensively Houston played great holding Temple to 56 points on 31.1% shooting and the Cougars forced 13 turnovers but Temple made 20 free throws to secure the one point victory. Offensively Houston had their worst game of the season making less than 34% of their shots and an abysmal 52.4% from the free throw line leading to their second loss of the season.
Marcus Sasser is the offensive leader for Houston this season averaging 16.7 points per game on 42.1% shooting from the floor. Tramon Mark and Jarace Walker are tied for second on the team scoring 10.1 points per game, while J’Wan Roberts chips in 9.7 points and a team leading 7 rebounds as well. Jamal Shead is scoring 8.7 points and leads Houston averaging 4.9 assists per game.
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UCF returns home Wednesday night seven games above .500 on a two game losing streak after a 13 point loss against South Florida. Offensively UCF shot the ball well making nearly 42% of their shots and 36.4% from beyond the arc but turned the ball over 12 times and shot just 72% from the free throw line leading to the loss. Defensively UCF was obliterated as South Florida scored 85 points including 47 in the second half on 44.3% shooting from the floor.
Taylor Hendricks is the offensive leader for UCF this season averaging 14.3 points per game on 46.6% shooting to go along with a team leading 7 rebounds as well. Ithiel Horton averages 11.9 points per game and Darius Johnson chips in 11.8 points as well. CJ Kelly is second on the team scoring 12.6 points per game to go along with a team leading 2.7 assists.
Recent Betting Trends:
Houston are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games.
Houston are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Central Florida's last 6 games.
Central Florida are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games.
Free Betting Pick: Houston Cougars -7
The Houston Cougars have been the number one team in the nation twice this season but have fallen due to their recent loss. Look for Houston to control this game from the opening minutes as the Cougars will get back on track. Take Houston Wednesday night to do enough to get the win and cover on the road against a mediocre team. Final Score Prediction, Houston Cougars win and cover 79-60