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In the Big 12 tournament, UCF plays BYU on Wednesday, March 13, at 12:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2. Here are the odds and a pick for UCF vs. BYU.
In what looks to be an exciting Big 12 tournament showdown between the UCF Knights and the BYU Cougars, I’ll evaluate both teams’ season results to determine who is the better wager.
This second-round encounter, which will take place at T-Mobile Center on a neutral court, magnifies the variance and adds another element of uncertainty, making it an ideal opportunity to analyze both teams.
Knights of UCF
The Knights’ season has produced a range of results, as both their offensive and defensive plays have demonstrated contrast and resiliency.
In terms of offensive efficiency, UCF ranks 158th in Adjusted Efficiency—a ranking that doesn’t exactly leap off the page. Even more alarming, the Knights’ effective field goal percentage (285th nationally) shows a difficulty to maximize shooting opportunities.
Even if their conversion rate (244th) is far from ideal, the Knights’ offensive rebounding (60th) and free-throw percentage (59th) speak to a club that can generate second-chance points and take advantage of opportunities at the line.
On defense, UCF performs far better. Their defense, which ranks 12th in Adjusted Efficiency, demonstrates a team that is adept at containing the highly skilled BYU offense.
As evidenced by its impressive 31st-place rating in effective field goal percentage allowed and 29th-place turnover rate, UCF can force teams into making untimely mistakes and poor shooting.
The cornerstone of the Knights’ plan to offset their offensive inefficiencies is their defensive skill, which is complemented by a respectable but unspectacular defensive rebounding effort.
UCF vs. BYU Pick and Prediction for Betting
The most attractive wager for this game is BYU covering -5.5 in light of the sophisticated metrics and the dynamics at work.
The Cougars have a well-rounded advantage over a UCF team that struggles mightily on offense because to their effective offense and strong defense.
Despite the strength of UCF’s defense, BYU should be able to get past the Knights’ defensive strategies because of its ability to limit turnovers and take advantage of shooting opportunities.
Because of their efficient and well-balanced performance on both sides of the court in a neutral environment, BYU -5.5 is a better option to win and cover the spread.