Milwaukee Panthers vs UCF Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Panthers and Knights. The game is starting at 7:00 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 game is set at 153.5 points, and UCF is favored by -12.5 against Milwaukee in a non-conference matchup.
MILWAUKEE PANTHERS VS UCF KNIGHTS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Milwaukee Panthers +12.5
This game will be played at Addition Financial Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.
WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE PANTHERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Knights.
- Even though we have UCF winning straight-up, we like Milwaukee at +12.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Does Milwaukee Have a Shot at a Road Win?
Milwaukee Panthers Recent Game/Games
The Panthers picked up a 69-65 win over St. Thomas (MN) on Sunday, November 24th. They were favored by 2.5 points and covered the spread with the victory.
Milwaukee took control early, leading 32-22 at halftime. However, they allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the 150-point O/U line.
In their last game, the Milwaukee Panthers put up 69 points, shooting 46.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.9%. They connected on 35.3% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-17, and hit 51.4% of their two-point shots, finishing 19-for-37 inside the arc.
Free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they made just 59.1% of their attempts, going 13-for-22. Jamichael Stillwell led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 2-for-2 from deep, while Drake Dobbs and Aaron Franklin each contributed 16 and 15 points, respectively, both shooting 6-for-10 from the field.
Milwaukee’s defense gave up 65 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field, connecting on 25 of 54 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 of 37 shots to fall, a 51% success rate.
From three-point range, Milwaukee’s opponents hit 6 of 17 shots, shooting 35%. They also went to the free-throw line 22 times, making 13, for 59%. Milwaukee allowed 14 offensive rebounds.
Can the Knights Pull Off a Home Win?
UCF’s recent road game against LSU ended in a 109-102 loss. The Knights, who were +1.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 211, well over the pre-game O/U line of 147.5.
UCF led 40-25 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 30 points while allowing LSU to score 45. This collapse was a key factor in their loss.
UCF’s offense put up 102 points in their last game, despite shooting just 40.7% from the field and 29.4% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.2%, and they hit 18 of 25 free throws (72%).
The Knights grabbed 22 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists. Darius Johnson and Jordan Sears each scored 25 points, with Johnson adding 8 assists and Sears hitting 6 threes. Jalen Reed and Keyshawn Hall also contributed 21 points, with Reed grabbing 13 rebounds.
UCF’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 109 points on 43% shooting from the field. The Knights allowed 38 made field goals, including 26 from two-point range, where the opposing team shot 50%.
From beyond the arc, UCF’s opponents hit 12 of 36 three-point attempts, good for 33%. The Knights also sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 21 free throws at a 72% clip. UCF allowed 21 offensive rebounds in the game.