Arizona Wildcats vs UCF Knights NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/17

The Arizona Wildcats will travel to Orlando to play the UCF Knights on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. This Big 12 game will be held at Addition Financial Arena and will be shown on ESPN. Arizona is favored with a spread of -9.5, while UCF is the underdog with a spread of +9.5.

Arizona holds an impressive record of 17-0 this season, ranking them #1 in the AP rankings. UCF has also performed well with a 14-2 record, with a strong home record of 13-1. Fans can expect an exciting game between these two teams.

Arizona Wildcats vs UCF Knights Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Arizona Wildcats vs UCF Knights
  • Venue: Addition Financial Arena, Orlando FL
  • Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
  • Betting Odds: Arizona Wildcats Spread: -9.5 (-109), UCF Knights Spread: +9.5 (-115), Arizona MoneyLine: -492, UCF MoneyLine: +345, Over/Under: 165.5

Arizona Wildcats Team Preview

The Arizona Wildcats hold the number one spot in the AP rankings. They are part of the Big 12 Conference and have an unbeaten record of 17-0. The Wildcats have a strong showing both at home and on the road, with 11 wins at home and 6 wins away.

The Wildcats average 91.0 points per game, ranking them 14th in the nation. Their field goal percentage stands at 51.9%, placing them 8th overall. They are also effective on the boards, grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 6th.

In recent games, Koa Peat has been a standout player, consistently contributing in points and rebounds. Other key players like Jaden Bradley and Brayden Burries have also been important, adding scoring and assists. The team shows great depth and balance across the roster.

UCF Knights Team Preview

The UCF Knights have been strong this season with a record of 14-2. They have been especially good at home, winning 13 out of 14 games. This success places them among the top teams in the Big 12 Conference.

Offensively, the Knights score 85.8 points per game. Their field goal percentage stands at 49.0%, with a strong three-point shooting percentage of 37.9%. Riley Kugel leads the team in scoring, averaging 14.8 points per game.

In recent games, the Knights had a narrow win over Cincinnati, 73-72, and a solid victory against Kansas State, 82-73. Their only recent loss came against Oklahoma State, 76-87. Themus Fulks has been key in distributing the ball, averaging 7.3 assists over the last three games.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread, Arizona is favored by 9.5 points. Arizona scores 91.0 points per game, while UCF scores 85.8. Arizona’s strong offense and rebounding edge suggest they can cover the -9.5 spread. The projected score is Arizona 92, UCF 82.

Looking at the over/under, the line is set at 165.5 points. Arizona and UCF together average 176.8 points per game. Both teams have efficient offenses, so the over 165.5 is the pick. The projected total is 174 points.