UCF vs. Florida, 3/15/23 NIT Betting Prediction, Odds & Trends

UCF vs. Florida Prediction & Odds

The NIT continues on Wednesday night and one of the more popular matchups will pit UCF versus Florida at 7:00 p.m. ET. While the Gators are currently favored, the line has dropped a full 1.5 points from the opening.

Are the Knights the play tonight?

Game Matchup & Betting Odds

713 UCF Knights (+2.5) at 714 Florida Gators (-2.5); o/u 142.5

7:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center, Gainesville, FL

UCF vs. Florida Public Betting Information

Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 53% of public bettors are currently backing UCF when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.

UCF Golden Knights DFS Spin

Taylor Hendricks accumulated 25 points (9-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 10 rebounds and two blocks across 32 minutes during Sunday's 84-58 victory over East Carolina. Hendricks tallied his fifth double-double of the season in Sunday's blowout win. Though he only converted on one shot from deep, Hendricks was a force inside, scoring efficiently inside. His 25 points led all scorers. Hendricks leads the team in points (15.6), rebounds (6.8), and blocks (1.7) per game this season. His 1.7 blocks per game leads the entire conference as well.

Florida Gators DFS Spin

Kyle Lofton posted 16 points (4-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals across 31 minutes during Saturday's 79-67 victory over LSU. The guard had one of his best performances this season reaching 16 points while making two three-point shots on five attempts.

UCF vs. Florida CBB Betting Trends

Knights are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games

Knights are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up loss

Gators are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games

Gators are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record

UCF vs. Florida CBB Prediction:

The over is 9-1 in the Gators’ last 10 games overall, is 5-0 in their last five home games and is 7-0 in their last seven home games versus an opponent with a losing road record. On the other side, the over is 7-1-1 in the Kings’ last nine games coming off a loss, is 10-3-1 in their last 14 games overall and is 4-0 in their last four games played on Wednesday.

CBB BETTING PREDICTION: UCF/FLORIDA OVER 142.5