Arizona vs UCF Prediction 1/17/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Arizona Wildcats and the UCF Knights meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Addition Financial Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Arizona Wildcats vs. UCF Knights prediction.

Arizona Wildcats Recap

The Arizona Wildcats come into this game looking to build on their 89-82 win over Arizona State last time out to sit at 17-0 this season. After this game, Arizona will head home for a game against Cincinnati.

Wildcats Looking to Stay Unbeaten

Brayden Burries leads the Wildcats in scoring with 14 PPG along with 3.3 RPG and 2.4 APG while Koa Peat has 13.8 PPG with 4.9 RPG and 2.8 APG. Jaden Bradley has 13.4 PPG with 3.9 RPG and 4.1 APG to lead the Wildcats in assists. Anthony Dell’Orso has 10.8 PPG with 2.1 RPG and 2.7 APG and Motiejus Krivas has 10.3 PPG with 8.1 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Arizona so far this season. Tobe Awaka has 9.4 PPG with a team-high 10.4 RPG to lead the Wildcats in rebounding up to this point in the year. As a team, Arizona is averaging 89.6 PPG on 51.9% shooting from the field, 37.6% from three and 72.6% from the foul line so far this season.

UCF Knights Recap

The UCF Knights come into this game looking to add on to their 82-73 win over Kansas State last time out to sit at 14-2 this season. After this game, UCF will head home for a game against Iowa State.

Knights Looking For Signature Home Win

Riley Kugel leads the Knights in scoring with 14.5 PPG along with 3.1 RPG and 2.7 APG while Themus Fulks has 13 PPG with 3.2 RPG and a team-high 7 APG to lead the Knights in assists. Jordan Burks has 12.6 PPG with 4.3 RPG and Jamichael Stillwell has 12.3 PPG with a team-high 8.1 RPG to lead the Knights in rebounding and to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for UCF so far this season. As a team, UCF is averaging 86 PPG on 48.8% shooting from the field, 37.5% from three and 73.1% from the foul line this season.

Arizona Wildcats @ UCF Knights Betting Trends: January 17, 2026

Why the UCF Knights will win

• UCF has won each of its last nine games at Addition Financial Arena.
• UCF has won the first half in each of its last six home day games against Conference opponents.

Why the Arizona Wildcats will win

• Arizona has won each of its last 20 games as a top-3 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
• UCF has lost each of its last seven games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• Arizona has won the first half in 18 of its last 19 games as a top-3 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.

Total Points Facts

• Eighty of UCF’s last 83 day games at Addition Financial Arena have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
• Sixteen of Arizona’s last 18 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• UCF ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (31.3).
• UCF ranks 23rd among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (37.9%).
• Arizona ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (59.8%).
• Arizona ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (43.6).

Arizona Wildcats vs. UCF Knights Prediction

I’m on UCF and the points here. I get the case to be made for either side in this game, but I think UCF is going to be up as all get out for this game. Arizona feels due for a clunker and they’re coming off of the chippy rivalry win over Arizona State and we’ve seen UCF’s home court be a spot where a lot of opposing teams can get tripped up. I think the Knights are live to win this game. Give me UCF.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: UCF +9.5