The upcoming college basketball game between the UCF Knights and Utah Runnin' Utes is scheduled for February 21, 2026, at 9:00 PM EST at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City. UCF, with an 18-7 overall record and a 7-6 conference record, recently snapped a three-game losing streak with an 82-71 win over TCU. Utah, with a 10-16 record and a 2-11 conference standing, is coming off an upset victory against West Virginia, ending a seven-game losing streak. Utah is led by coach Alex Jensen, who is in his first year, and key players like Terrence Brown, Keanu Dawes, and Don McHenry. UCF is favored to win, with predicted scores around 81.7-70.5, and odds favoring UCF at -125 moneyline and a spread of -1.5. The game will be streamed on ESPN+. Trends show Utah has been strong ATS recently, while UCF has a solid record when favored. The game features contrasting defensive stats, with Utah allowing more points and having weaker field goal defense compared to UCF. The matchup is set to be competitive, with predictions favoring UCF to win by approximately 8-10 points.