Arizona Wildcats vs UCF Knights Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 01/17/26

The Arizona Wildcats will travel to Orlando on Saturday for a Big 12 game against the UCF Knights. Arizona is the #1 team in the country and one of a few undefeated teams left in college basketball. The ‘Cats are 17-0 and come in as -9 favorites on the road in this one. UCF is 14-2 and has the chance to make the NCAA Tournament this season but will be in for a challenge against a team like Arizona.

My best bet of this game is the over because both teams play at a fast pace and boast efficient offenses. According to KenPom, Arizona’s offense is ranked #4 in adjusted offensive efficiency and top 40 in both 2-point and 3-point percentage. The Wildcats are ranked #30 in adjusted tempo and should have no issues scoring at a high level on the UCF defense that is ranked just #70 in adjusted defensive efficiency. UCF is ranked #26 in average offensive possession length and shoots an impressive 37.9 percentage from deep. Arizona’s defense is ranked just #120 in 3-point percentage, so I expect a high-scoring affair in Orlando.

Arizona vs UCF prediction: Over 164.5 (-115) available at time of publishing. Playable to 166.

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