Central Florida Knights (7-3) vs Florida A&M Rattlers (2-7)
Game Info: Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 7:00 pm (Addition Financial Arena)
Betting Odds: Central Florida Knights -23.5 -- Over/Under: 135 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Florida A&M Rattlers and UCF Knights face off on Thursday in a college basketball showdown at CFE Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Florida A&M vs UCF prediction.
Florida A&M’s Defense is an Issue
Florida A&M has had some major issues with the defense and it’s a big reason why they have struggled. Florida A&M’s last game came against Iowa State and the defense really struggled giving up 96 points and that led to the defeat. Florida A&M on the season is averaging 66.4 points while their defense is giving up 84 points per game. Keith Lamar on the season is averaging 14.8 points while shooting 44.3 percent from the field and 39.4 percent from behind the three point line.
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UCF Needs To Take Care of Buisness
This is a game that UCF should win in blowout fashion and they really can’t overlook it. In the last game against Maine, the defense was strong giving up only 51 points and they ended up winning by 13 points. Central Florida on the season is averaging 77.6 points while their defense is giving up 66 points per game. The defense is ranked 71st in the league and they are going to need the defense to step up in a big way here. Jaylin Sellers has been the top player for UCF averaging 18.9 points while shooting 46.8 percent from the field and 24.1 percent from behind the three point line.
Florida A&M vs UCF Betting Prediction
UCF’s defense locked down in the last game and they are going to step up in this game. Central Florida is giving up 66 points per game and they are going to give up even less then that here. Look for Florida A&M to really struggle and that is going to be the difference here as UCF is going to get the job done. This is going to be a blowout victory and UCF is going to cover the spread here.