UCF Knights vs Kansas State Wildcats Prediction, 1/6/2024 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UCF Knights vs Kansas State Wildcats

Date: Saturday, January 6, 2024

Location: Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, KS

TV: ESPN+

The UCF Knights (9-3) are headed to Bramlage Coliseum on Saturday where they will meet the Kansas State Wildcats (10-3).

The UCF Knights faced Bethune-Cookman and earned the victory with a final of 98-54 in their last game. UCF finished the contest having earned a 47.8% FG percentage (32 of 67) and knocked down 8 of 23 three-point attempts. At the free throw line, the Knights made 26 of their 33 shots for a rate of 78.8%. In regard to rebounding, they earned 41 with 14 of them being on the offensive end. They also distributed 22 assists for the game while forcing the opposition into 24 turnovers and having 14 steals. In regard to defending, UCF allowed their opponent to shoot 30.5% from the field on 18 out of 59 shooting. Bethune-Cookman distributed 6 assists and had 14 steals for this contest. Additionally, Bethune-Cookman had 25 rebounds (9 offensive, 16 defensive), but didn't notch a rejection. Bethune-Cookman walked away from this one shooting 93.3% at the free throw line by knocking down 14 of 15 tries. They converted 4 of their 16 shots from beyond the arc. When discussing fouls, the Knights walked away with 11 while Bethune-Cookman recorded 22 fouls.

Jaylin Sellers is a guy who had an impact in the matchup. He finished the game at 44.4% from the field and also dished out 1 assist. He saw the court for 26 mins and also snagged 4 rebounds. He accounted for 19 points on 4 of 9 shooting.

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UCF enters this contest with a record of 9-3 on the year. They average 78.6 points per game (89th in Division 1) while hitting 43.8% from the field. The Knights are shooting 33.0% on 3-point shots (91 of 276) and 69.0% from the free throw line. As a unit, UCF is collecting 40.9 boards per contest and is sitting with 154 assists for the campaign, which ranks 311th in D-1 in terms of passing. They are giving up possession 13.0 times per contest and as a basketball team are committing 17.8 personal fouls every game.

When they are on defense, the Knights have forced 17.1 turnovers on a nightly basis and they draw 19.6 personal fouls. They give up 31.0% from beyond the arc and they are 39th in college basketball in points per game allowed (64.2). The Knights are allowing a FG percentage of 38.6% (254 of 658) and they concede 33.8 boards per game as a team. They are ranked 21st in college basketball in allowing assists to the opposition with 132 surrendered for the season.

The last time they took the court, the Kansas State Wildcats took home the win by a final score of 62-55 against Chicago State. Regarding how they rebounded, Kansas State permitted Chicago State to get 19 in all (4 on the offensive glass). They finished 43.8% from beyond the perimeter by connecting on 7 of 16 and ended up going 12 out of 16 at the free throw line (75.0%). The Wildcats permitted Chicago State to convert 18 out of their 49 attempts from the field which had them sitting at 36.7% in the matchup. When the final whistle blew, the Wildcats finished shooting 22 for 51 from the field which had them shooting 43.1%. Concerning three-point attempts, Kansas State made 3 of 14 attempts (21.4%). They were able to make 15 of the free throws for a clip of 65.2%. Chicago State committed 20 personal fouls in this matchup which got the Wildcats to the free throw line for a total of 23 attempts. They also gave up possession of the ball 10 times, while getting 5 steals for the contest. The Wildcats were able to snag 27 defensive rebounds and 13 offensive boards for a total of 40 for this contest.

Camryn Carter ended up being important for the Wildcats for the matchup. He accumulated 19 points in his 36 mins on the hardwood and tallied 3 dimes in the matchup. He knocked down 6 out of 16 for the matchup giving him a rate of 37.5%, and added 7 rebounds.

Kansas State has a mark of 10-3 for the campaign. The Wildcats commit 15.7 fouls per game and they go 72.5% from the charity stripe. They are assisting teammates 15.2 times per contest (95th in the country) and they cough up possession 14.4 times per contest. Kansas State has accounted for 986 pts on the year (75.8 per contest) and they pull in 40.9 rebounds per game. As an offensive team, the Wildcats are connecting on 42.9% from the field, which ranks 274th in college hoops.

The Kansas State defense allows 33.8% on shots from beyond the perimeter (103 of 305) and their opposition makes 72.6% of their free throw attempts. They allow 11.9 dimes and 34.8 boards per contest, which ranks them 124th and 172nd in the country. The Wildcats on the defensive side of the court are 138th in D-1 in PPG given up with 69.4. They are forcing their opponents into 13.1 TO's every game and have let teams shoot 40.8% from the field (85th in college hoops).

Who will win tonight's NCAA basketball game against the spread?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Kansas State

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