Arizona Wildcats vs UCF Knights Picks and Prediction for Saturday January 17 2026
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On Saturday, the Arizona Wildcats (17-0) face off against the UCF Knights (14-2) at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida. This game will air on ESPN. Keep up to date with all the NCAAB action, with our College Basketball predictions.
Arizona vs. UCF Game Information
- January 17, 2026
- 4:00pm EST
- Addition Financial Arena
- ESPN
UCF Form & Recent Results
UCF heads into this game riding the momentum of a two-game winning streak and having come out on top in four of their last five matchups this season. Their most recent victory came on Wednesday, when they took down Kansas State 82-73, thanks in large part to Riley Kugel’s impressive 19-point performance. Kugel has been UCF’s top scorer throughout the season, averaging 14.8 points per game. Right behind him is Themus Fulks, who has been reliable on the scoreboard as well, chipping in an average of 13 points each contest. Jamichael Stillwell leads the team on the glass, pulling in 8.1 rebounds per game to anchor the Knights’ efforts. Fulks has also emerged as the squad’s primary playmaker, dishing out an average of 7.3 assists so far this season. Over their last five games, the Knights have been efficient offensively, putting up an average of nearly 80 points per game. Now, UCF is hoping to pull off their biggest win of the season as they get set to host the top-ranked team in the country, Arizona, on their home court.
Arizona Form & Recent Results
Arizona comes into this game having come out on top in all seventeen games they've played so far this season. In their latest matchup, the Wildcats managed to fend off Arizona State with an 89-82 victory, thanks in large part to Tobe Awaka, who put up an impressive 25 points. Over the course of the season, Koa Peat has been the team’s top scoring option, averaging 15.3 points per game. Right behind him is Brayden Burries, who has contributed 14.1 points a night to the Wildcats’ offense. When it comes to rebounding, Tobe Awaka has been a force on the glass, pulling down an average of 9.8 boards each game. Jaden Bradley has done an excellent job running the offense, dishing out 4.5 assists per game to lead the team in that category. Arizona’s offense has been especially explosive lately, putting up an average of 94.4 points across their last five games. Now, the Wildcats will take their high-powered attack on the road to Orlando, where they’ll square off against the Knights. With the number-one ranking on the line, Arizona will be looking to keep their undefeated season alive.
Key Players
- Arizona’s Tobe Awaka this season: 9.8 rebounds per game
- UCF’s Themus Fulks this season: 13 points, 7.3 assists per game
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- ARIZ -9.5; O/U 165.5
Arizona vs. UCF Picks and Prediction
UCF has quietly put together an impressive season, racking up a strong 14-2 record so far. With the top-ranked Arizona Wildcats coming to town, the Knights will be eager to fire up their fans and make their home court a tough place to play. Arizona has dazzled everyone with an explosive offense, so they’ll definitely be ready for a tough game against UCF and won’t underestimate the Knights. UCF, riding the momentum of a two-game winning streak, will be aiming not just to extend that run to three, but also to pull off what would be the most stunning upset of their season. Final Score Prediction, Arizona Wildcats win but fail to cover the spread, 82-73.
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