UCF vs. Houston Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [1/20/2024]

College Basketball action continues on Saturday at 2:00PM ET as UCF locks horns with Houston at Fertitta Center.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Saturday's UCF vs. Houston matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

UCF vs. Houston Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and data to simulate the result of Saturday's College Basketball matchup between UCF and Houston 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of College Basketball predictions.

Our popular predictive analytics model currently gives Houston a 93% chance of defeating UCF, and our predicted final score has Houston winning 72-56.

According to our model, UCF (+17.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 128 points has a 52% chance of going over.

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UCF vs. Houston Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	UCF	Houston
Spread	+17.5 (-110)	-17.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+1280	-1800
Total	o128 (-102)	u128 (-118)

• Houston is listed as the -17.5 favorite against UCF, with -110 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog UCF (+17.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Houston at -1800. That means you can risk $1,800 to win $100 for a total payout of $1,900 if it gets the W.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for UCF at +1280, where you can bet $100 to profit $1,280, earning a total payout of $1,380 if it wins.
• The Over/Under is set at 128 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -102, as well as the best odds for the Under at -118.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.

UCF vs. Houston Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	UCF +17.5	-110
Moneyline	UCF	+1280
Total	Over 128	-102

While Houston is more likely to win the game, betting on UCF moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Our best College Basketball bets are based on complex modeling and betting expertise to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting insights before UCF vs. Houston on Saturday January 20, 2024.

UCF vs. Houston Game Information

Saturday's game between Houston and UCF in College Basketball at Fertitta Center is scheduled to start at 2:00PM ET.

• Who: UCF vs. Houston
• Date: Saturday January 20, 2024
• Time: 2:00PM ET / 11:00AM PT
• Venue: Fertitta Center

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Conclusion

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