California Baptist Lancers vs UCF Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Lancers 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 146.5 points, with UCF being favored by -10 over California Baptist.
CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS VS UCF KNIGHTS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UCF Knights -10
This game will be played at Addition Financial Arena at 4:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st.
WHY BET THE UCF KNIGHTS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 82-65 in favor of the Knights.
- Not only will UCF pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -10.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will California Baptist Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?
The Lancers picked up an 86-81 road win over Fresno State on Thursday, November 28th. They were -6.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 167, surpassing the over/under line of 152.5.
California Baptist led 37-27 at halftime but allowed Fresno State to score 38 points in the second half while putting up 28 points of their own.
California Baptist put up 86 points in their last game, despite shooting just 37.8% from the field and 26.5% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.2%, and they hit 64.3% of their free throws.
Dominique Daniels Jr. led the way with 29 points, shooting 10/31 overall and 3/13 from deep. Amar Augillard added 26 points, while Javonte Johnson hit 5/8 threes, finishing with 20 points. Elijah Price and Kendal Coleman each grabbed 15 rebounds, with Price adding 16 points and Coleman 14.
California Baptist gave up 81 points on 42% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 33 of 78 attempts. Inside the arc, the Lancers allowed 29 of 57 shots to fall, a 50% success rate.
From three-point range, California Baptist held their opponent to just 4 of 21 shooting, or 19%. At the free-throw line, the opponent made 11 of 17 attempts, good for 64%. The Lancers also allowed 14 offensive rebounds.
Will UCF Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
UCF improved to 5-1 on the season with an 84-76 home win over Milwaukee on Wednesday. The Knights were -13 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 160, going over the pre-game line of 154.5.
UCF led 43-40 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Milwaukee 41-36. While the Knights got the win, they’ll be looking to tighten up defensively after allowing 76 points.
Darius Johnson’s 28-point performance, highlighted by 8-of-10 shooting from three, led UCF to an 84-point outing in their last game. Johnson shot 64.3% overall, while the Knights hit 45.8% from deep as a team, connecting on 11-of-24 attempts.
UCF’s effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, with a 47.6% overall shooting mark. They also excelled at the free-throw line, making 81.2% of their attempts, and dished out 17 assists in the win.
UCF’s defense had a tough outing, giving up 76 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 19 two-point field goals on 39 attempts, which translates to 48% shooting inside the arc.
From three-point range, the Knights allowed 11 made threes on 24 attempts, a 45% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 13 free throws, shooting 81%. UCF gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.