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Arizona vs. UCF prediction: Arizona favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Arizona vs UCF predictions for college basketball Saturday.
UCF will face the favored Arizona in men's college basketball action at Addition Financial Arena on Saturday, starting at 4:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Arizona as the most likely winner of the Arizona vs. UCF game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Arizona vs. UCF prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Arizona and UCF 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Arizona a 77% chance of beating UCF. Our predicted final score has Arizona winning 84-76.
According to our model, UCF (+9.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 165.5 points has a 54% chance of staying under.
Arizona vs. UCF odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Arizona | UCF |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -9.5 (-105) | +9.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -450 | +385 |
| Total | o165.5 (-110) | u165.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Arizona vs. UCF picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | UCF +9.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | UCF | +385 |
| Total | Under 165.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is UCF to win.
Arizona vs. UCF game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between UCF and Arizona at Addition Financial Arena is scheduled to start at 4:00 PM ET.
- Who: Arizona vs. UCF
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM ET/1:00PM PT
- Venue: Addition Financial Arena
Conclusion
We predict Arizona, with a 77% win probability, will likely beat UCF on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Arizona vs. UCF insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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