College hoops betting interest focuses on the Wichita State Shockers vs Central Florida Knights battle Thursday at CFE Arena as the Knights look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Central Florida Knights were listed as 8.5-point underdogs at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Wichita State Shockers vs Central Florida Knights Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Central Florida Knights bring a 17-11 record (14-12 ATS) to this tilt against the 23-5 Shockers, who are 12-14 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Central Florida go 10-16 so far and the Wichita State Shockers go 17-9.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 140-ranked Central Florida Knights and the No. 17-rated Wichita State Shockers in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Wichita State is ranked No. 8 in NCAA basketball at 40.82 per game. Contrast that with Central Florida's No. 149 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Central Florida is the No. 255-ranked team in the country at 5.25 per game, while Wichita State rates No. 31 at 9.46 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Shaquille Morris scored 21 points and helped out with 10 rebounds for Wichita State on Saturday, leading the Shockers to a 84-78 victory over Southern Methodist at Moody Coliseum-Dallas.
The Knights got 18 points from A.J. Davis, but it was Temple that prevailed in a 75-56 final on Sunday at Liacouras Center.
- Wichita State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wichita State's last 5 games
- Wichita State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Wichita State is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games on the road
- Central Florida is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Central Florida's last 5 games
- Central Florida is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
- Central Florida is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Wichita State home to Cincinnati, Sunday, March 4th
Central Florida at Tulane, Sunday, March 4th
