UCF at Cincinnati 2/21/19 - College Basketball Betting Picks & Odds
UCF Knights vs. Cincinnati Bearcats
CBB: 7:00 PM EST
Feb. 21, 2019
TV: ESPN2
Latest Odds : CIN -8.5 Total 132.5
The UCF Knights are set to travel to Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio for an AAC clash against the Cincinnati Bearcats. UCF enters this matchup sitting towards the top half of the conference with a 9-3 record, and they will be looking to expand their winning streak to 3 games after beating Memphis at home Saturday, 79-72. B.J. Taylor led the way for the Knights with 25 points and 5 assists while Taco Fall contributed 15 points and 7 rebounds.
The Cincinnati Bearcats enter this matchup sitting in the 2nd spot of the AAC with a 10-2 record, and they will be looking to expand off their recent win over Wichita State on Sunday, 72-62. Jarron Cumberland led the way for the Cincinnati Bearcats with 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Nysier Brooks had a busy game on the defensive end of the court as he recorded 5 blocks.
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B.J. Taylor is the leading scorer for the UCF Knights as the senior guard is averaging 16.9 PPG while contributing 3.5 APG. Taco Fall is the leading rebounder for the UCF Knights as the senior center is averaging 7 RPG while contributing 10.6 PPG. Terrell Allen is the leading assists guy for Johnny Dawkins and company as the junior is averaging 4 APG. The UCF Knights are shooting 46.8% from the field this season while connecting on 34.9% of their 3-point attempts.
Jarron Cumberland is the leading scorer and assists guy for the Cincinnati Bearcats as the junior guard is averaging 19.3 PPG and 3.5 APG while also contributing 1.3 steals per game. Tre Scott is the leading rebounder for Mick Cronin and company as the junior forward is averaging 6.4 RPG while contributing 9 PPG. The Cincinnati Bearcats are shooting 44.6% from the field this season while connecting on 35.7% of their 3-point attempts.
Recent Betting Trends:
Bearcats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Bearcats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 4-1-1 in Knights last 6 games following a ATS win.
Over is 6-0 in Bearcats last 6 home games.
Free Betting Pick: UCF Knights +8.5
The UCF Knights are neck and neck with the Cincinnati Bearcats for the 2nd spot in the AAC, and the Knights have been the hotter team as of recent. UCF is one of the top defensive teams in the nation which will help hold Jarron Cumberland in check. The Bearcats are a fairly solid rebounding team but Taco Fall and the Knights will be able to offset their strength. Cincinnati wins but fails to cover, 72-68.