Stetson Hatters vs UCF Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/23

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hatters and Knights. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Knights at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 140 points, with the Knights being the favored team playing at home against the Hatters.

STETSON HATTERS VS UCF KNIGHTS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Stetson Hatters +11.5

This game will be played at Addition Financial Arena at 4:00 ET on Sunday, November 26th.

WHY BET THE STETSON HATTERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Knights.
• Even though we have UCF winning straight-up, we like Stetson at +11.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 142 points.

Do the Hatters Have a Shot at a Road Win?

After four games, Stetson currently has a record of 2-2. In their last three road games, including those from last year, Stetson went 1-2. Stetson’s ATS record heading into today’s game stands at 2-2. This includes a 0-2 mark vs. the spread on the road and a perfect 2-0 record at home.

So far, Stetson’s games have averaged 134.2 points per game with the average over/under line being 144.4 points. Looking at the Hatters’ last three games, their over/under record is 0-2-1 with their games averaging 68 points per game.

In their latest game, Stetson offense put up 71 points against Central Michigan. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 50.9% and made 9 threes. Jalen Blackmon is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 18.4 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Aubin Gateretse brings a PPG average of 12.8 into the game.

So far, the Hatters’ defense is ranked 69th in the country at 66.4 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.2 threes per game vs. UCF. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 30.6%.

Will the Knights Come Through as Home Favorites?

UCF is about to play their 5th game of the season and currently have a record of 3-1. In their previous five games at home, which includes last year, UCF has a record of 2-3. Prior to today’s game, UCF holds a 2-2 ATS record. In their previous ten games, including last season, UCF is 4-6 against the spread.

UCF’s games have, on average, featured 146.5 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-1-0. Their average over/under line is currently 140.9 points so far. When analyzing the Knights’ last five games, they have produced a combined average of 78 points per game and an over/under record of 4-1.

Coming off their recent game, the UCF offense tallied 83 points in a matchup against South Dakota State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 49.2%, and they made 7 threes. Marchelus Avery led the team in scoring, putting up 22 points. Additionally, Jaylin Sellers contributed 20 points for the Knights.

At this time, the Knights’ defense is positioned 90th in the country, permitting 69.0 points per game. In their most recent game, the UCF defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as South Dakota State knocked down 12 three-pointers on their way to 80 points.