The UCF Knights (6-1) and the Missouri Tigers (3-3), who both like to play slow, will go head-to-head at Mizzou Arena. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 2, 2018.
UCF Knights at Missouri Tigers Free Prediction
In the Knights’ last game, they topped the Alabama Crimson Tide, 70-64. The Knights had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.511 (above their season average of 0.254) and had a turnover percentage of 12.9 (better than their season average of 14.4). UCF was led by BJ Taylor, who was the game’s high scorer with 24 points on 6-for-11 shooting.
The Tigers lost a tough one against the Temple Owls in their last game, 79-77. Temple’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Missouri. The Owls had a rate of 6.9 (better than their season average of 15.2), while the Tigers posted a mark of 20.3. With 14 points and 10 rebounds, Missouri’s Jeremiah Tilmon had a solid performance.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams battle. Missouri ranks 323rd in possessions per game (66.6) and UCF is 344th (64.9) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
The Tigers won the sole game against the Knights last season, 62-59. Missouri had a much better turnover percentage (13.3 vs. 18.5). UCF, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.135 vs. 0.073).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Missouri ranks 103rd in three pointers attempted per game (23.6) while UCF ranks 313th (17.1).
The Tigers rank 196th in assists per game (13.1) while the Knights rank 295th (11.3).
Missouri ranks 97th in blocks per game (3.8) while UCF ranks 195th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
The Tigers average 36.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 106th in the nation. The Knights rank 144th in rebounds allowed per game (34.5).
UCF ranks 246th in steals per game (5.3) while Missouri ranks 265th (5.1).
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