Who's Playing

Michigan @ UCF

Current Records: Michigan 7-4; UCF 8-2

What to Know

The UCF Knights' homestand continues as they prepare to take on the Michigan Wolverines at 7 p.m. ET Dec. 30 at Addition Financial Arena. The Knights are out to keep their three-game home win streak alive.

The stars were brightly shining for UCF in a 75-64 win over the North Alabama Lions last week. UCF got double-digit scores from four players: guard Darius Perry (15), forward C.J. Walker (13), forward Jamille Reynolds (12), and forward Cheikh Mbacke Diong (10).

Meanwhile, Michigan was totally in charge two weeks ago, breezing past the Southern Utah Thunderbirds 87-50 at home. Michigan's center Hunter Dickinson did his thing and posted a double-double on 22 points and ten boards. That makes it four consecutive games in which Dickinson has had at least ten rebounds.

UCF is expected to lose this next one by 3.5. Their home court has been no bettor's paradise, as they've failed to beat the spread in five of their six home games.

Their wins bumped the Knights to 8-2 and the Wolverines to 7-4. In their victory, UCF relied heavily on Darius Perry, who had 15 points and nine assists in addition to six rebounds. Michigan will need to find a way to minimize his impact if they want to win.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Addition Financial Arena -- Orlando, Florida
  • TV: ESPN2
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $29.00

Odds

The Wolverines are a 3.5-point favorite against the Knights, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 3.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Michigan won the only game these two teams have played in the last seven years.

  • Dec 06, 2020 - Michigan 80 vs. UCF 58