Pittsburgh vs UCF Prediction 11/20/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Pittsburgh Panthers and the Central Florida Knights meet Thursday in college basketball action from Ocean Center. Here’s a Pittsburgh vs Central Florida prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Pittsburgh vs Central Florida pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Preview

In their opener this year, Pittsburgh played Youngstown State and didn’t have too many issues. The Panthers posted a 40-31 stretch in the second half during a 74-59 victory. Leading the scorers was Cameron Corden with 23 points and 12 rebounds. Brandin Cummings put up 18 points in 31 minutes and Nojus Indrusaitis had 13 points with four rebounds. In game two the Panthers logged another victory. This one was a 78-60 result versus Longwood on November 7. As for game three against Eastern Michigan, the Panthers got another victory. Pitt was ahead 45-32 at halftime and finished with a 78-66 victory. Cameron Corhen was tops with his 16 points and seven boards while Omari Witherspoon had 15 points with two rebounds and two assists. In game four, the Panthers took on West Virginia and got blitzed 71-49 thanks in part to a 37-24 second half. Pittsburgh’s Cameron Corhen doubled up on 12 points and 10 boards while Omari Witherspoon had 11 points with four assists and two rebounds.

In their latest action on Monday versus Bucknell, Pittsburgh got another win. The Panthers were ahead by 13 points at the break and rode a 46-25 stretch from there in an 84-50 result. Barry Dunning topped the team with 23 points and seven rebounds. Four other team players had 11 points apiece, and Papa Amadou Kante led the rebounding with 11 alongside five assists and two points in 22 minutes during the victory.

Central Florida Knights Betting Preview

Over on the Central Florida side, they went 3-1 through their first four games. The Knights took out Hofstra 82-78 in the opener thanks in part to Riley Kugel’s 19 points and Jordan Burks’ 17 points and seven rebounds. In game two UCF was down 52-36 at the break versus Vanderbilt and lost 105-93 in the end. Leading the way was Riley Kugel with 25 points, five boards and four assists this time. In game three Central Florida cruised past Florida A&M 97-60. Carmelo Pacheco topped the team with 17 points and 18 assists. The Knights beat Texas A&M 86-74 after that, with Jordan Burks leading the team on 21 points and four rebounds.

UCF took on Oakland in their latest matchup Monday and had a modest four-point lead at halftime. The Knights ended up winning 87-83 but it was a little too close for comfort. Jamichael Stillwell led the way on 20 points and 14 rebounds. Themus Fulks also doubled up with 11 points, 10 assists and six boards while Riley Kugel had 18 points in 31 minutes.

Pittsburgh Panthers @ UCF Knights Betting Trends: November 20, 2025

Why the UCF Knights will win

• UCF has won 17 of its last 18 night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Pittsburgh has lost each of its last three night games played at neutral venues.

Why the Pittsburgh Panthers will win

• Pittsburgh has won five of its last six night games.
• UCF has lost the first half in four of its last five night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Pittsburgh vs Central Florida Prediction

I’ll stick with UCF. You could probably call this one either way, though; it’ll be a fun matchup. In any case, the Knights weren’t exactly overwhelming in their latest win over Oakland despite shooting 47.7 percent from the field with a 41-26 rebounding advantage and 21 team assists. UCF allowed 42.6 percent shooting on the other side, and the Grizzlies were very good from the line (22-of-26). The Knights have scored quite well so far with 82 or more points in all five games. They’ll likely need every bit of that against Pittsburgh if the Panthers come out firing.

Andrew Jett's Pick: UCF Knights -1