<p>The Knights and Bears are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bears will host the game at Foster Pavilion in Waco, TX. The odds for this Big 12 conference game currently have Baylor as the -10.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 154.5 points.</p><h3>UCF KNIGHTS VS BAYLOR BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCF Knights +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Foster Pavilion at 2:00 ET on Saturday, February 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCF KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Even though we have Baylor winning straight-up, we like UCF at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Knights Have a Shot at a Win at Waco?</h3><h3>UCF Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UCF dropped to 13-9 on the season after a 93-83 loss to Cincinnati on Wednesday. The Knights, who were -3.5 favorites at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>UCF trailed 40-36 at halftime and while they scored 47 points in the 2nd half, they allowed 53. The game’s total points of 176 exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>UCF's offense put up 83 points in their latest game, shooting 47.8% from the field. They were dominant inside, hitting 60% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 5 of 22 threes (22.7%).</p> <p>Keyshawn Hall led the way with 23 points and 7 rebounds, while Darius Johnson added 21 points and 6 assists. Day Day Thomas chipped in 20 points and 6 assists, and Aziz Bandaogo was efficient, shooting 87.5% from the field.</p><p>Despite UCF's defensive struggles, they allowed 93 points on 47% shooting from the field. Opponents found success inside, hitting 60% of their two-point attempts with a 27/45 performance.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UCF held the opposition to 22% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 22 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they converted 14 free throws at a 77% rate.</p><h3>Can the Bears Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Baylor Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Baylor’s season record dropped to 13-8 after a 73-59 road loss to Texas Tech on Tuesday. The Bears were +8 underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Trailing 34-24 at halftime, Baylor couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 35 points while allowing 39.</p><p>Baylor's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 59 points on 33.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.3%, and they hit only 27.8% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-18 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Chance McMillian was a bright spot, hitting 5 threes at a 45.5% clip, finishing with 19 points and 4 rebounds. Elijah Hawkins also contributed, making 3 threes and dishing out 7 assists, while shooting 45.5% overall.</p><p>Even though Baylor gave up 73 points, they held their opponent to 39% shooting from the field. The Bears limited two-point attempts to 41% shooting, with the other team making 16 of 39 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Baylor's defense allowed 11 threes on 29 attempts, a 37% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 8 free throws for 80%.</p>

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