UCF has averaged 5.5 turnovers through its first 2 games, the fewest in the Big 12. Keeping South Alabama from scoring off giveaways is the starting point for Under 151.5.
South Alabama has scored 92 paint points across its first 2 games, averaging 46 with a double-overtime win included. UCF held Yale to 22 paint points Friday.
South Alabama has made 11 of 49 threes in those 2 games, a Sun Belt-low 22.4%. Limiting the Jaguars at the rim would put more pressure on that outside shooting.
UCF's projected starting lineup again includes John Bol and Isaiah Malone, who started against Yale. The Knights held the Bulldogs to 33 second-half points after allowing 42 before halftime.