Arizona State Sun Devils vs UCF Knights Picks and Prediction for Tuesday January 27 2026

The Arizona State Sun Devils, carrying an 11-9 record overall and 2-5 in Big 12 play, are heading to Orlando, Florida for a challenging matchup against the UCF Knights. The Knights have put together a strong season so far, sitting at 15-4 overall and 4-3 in conference games. Get involved in the action with our free college basketball picks.

Arizona State vs. UCF Game Information

• January 27, 2026
• 7:00pm EST
• Addition Financial Arena
• ESPN+

UCF Form & Recent Results

UCF heads into their upcoming game feeling confident after securing a win in their most recent matchup, and with victories in three of their last five games, they've found a bit of momentum as the season continues. Their latest triumph came in an impressive 95-86 win on the road against Colorado last Saturday. In that lively contest, Riley Kugel was the top scorer with 22 points. John Bol showed his strength on the boards by grabbing 10 rebounds, while Themus Fulks demonstrated his playmaking skills by handing out 8 assists. The Knights were efficient offensively that night, shooting an outstanding 61% from the field and knocking down 63% of their three-point attempts. On top of that, they collected 32 rebounds and held the lead for nearly 60% of the game, showing both consistency and control.

This year, Riley Kugel has been at the forefront of UCF’s scoring attack, averaging a team-high 15 points per game. Themus Fulks has also been a reliable offensive contributor, posting an average of 13.9 points so far. When it comes to rebounding, Jamichael Stillwell leads the team, averaging close to 8 rebounds each game. Fulks has established himself as the facilitator for the Knights, dishing out an average of 7.3 assists per game. Over their last five games, UCF has put up an average of 76.8 points, and their performance at home has been particularly strong, as they’ve gone 11-2 in their own building and averaged an impressive 86.7 points per contest there. As UCF prepares to host Arizona State on Tuesday night, they'll be hoping that their excellent record at home will help carry them to yet another victory.

Arizona State Form & Recent Results

Arizona State heads into this game having just snapped a losing streak with a hard-fought victory, but the season hasn't been smooth recently, as they've lost three of their last five games. In their most recent game, an 82-68 home win over Cincinnati on Saturday, Maurice Odum was the star of the night, pouring in 33 points and dishing out 8 assists to fuel the Sun Devils' offense. Massamba Diop made his presence felt on the boards, pulling down 10 rebounds. As a team, Arizona State shot an impressive 47% from the field and knocked down 46% of their three-point attempts, while converting 71% of their free throws. Despite turning the ball over 11 times, they controlled the flow of the game, leading for 82% of the action.

So far this season, Maurice Odum has emerged as Arizona State's go-to scorer, averaging a team-best 17.2 points per game. Massamba Diop isn't far behind, contributing 13.8 points per contest and establishing himself as the team’s top rebounder with an average of 5.8 boards each game. Odum also sets the pace for the offense, leading the Sun Devils with 6.6 assists per game. Defensively, however, Arizona State has had some struggles; over their last five games, they're giving up an average of 83.8 points. Their troubles have been even more pronounced away from home, where they've gone just 1-4 and allowed an eye-popping 92.4 points per game. This leaky defense on the road could pose a serious challenge when they meet UCF’s potent offense in Orlando on Tuesday.

Key Stats

• Arizona State Sun Devils this season: 46% field goal percentage, 33.3 rebounds, 14.5 assists, 4.5 blocks, 7.2 steals per game
• UCF Knights this season: 48% field goal percentage, 38.4 rebounds, 16.6 assists, 2.9 blocks, 5.4 steals per game

Betting Odds & Market Overview:

• UCF -8.5; O/U 163.5

Arizona State vs. UCF Picks and Prediction

UCF has really found their stride this season when playing in Orlando, coming out on top in eleven of their thirteen home games, a testament to how tough they are in their own arena. So far in conference play, they've managed to win four out of their first seven games, which puts them in a solid spot as the season continues. Meanwhile, the Sun Devils have had a tougher time, losing five of their opening seven conference games and struggling to build momentum. In their most recent game, UCF picked up a valuable conference win on the road against Colorado, showing they can handle tough challenges away from home as well. With spirits high from that victory, they’ll be looking to keep the momentum going as they return to Orlando for their next game. Final Score Prediction, UCF Knights win but fail to cover the spread, 84-79.