The UCLA Bruins will hit the floor running against the away Arizona State Sun Devils Saturday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Arizona State Sun Devils were listed as 5.5-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Arizona State Sun Devils vs UCLA Bruins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UCLA Bruins bring a 10-6 record (5-11 ATS) to this tilt against the 10-5 Sun Devils, who are 7-7 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed UCLA go 10-6 so far and the Arizona State Sun Devils go 7-7.
The UCLA Bruins sit at No. 92 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Arizona State Sun Devils sit at No. 113 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Arizona State is ranked No. 78 in NCAA basketball at 39.07 per game. Contrast that with UCLA's No. 16 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, UCLA is the No. 204-ranked team in the country at 5.81 per game, while Arizona State rates No. 130 at 6.93 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Arizona State suffered a 75-65 loss against USC on Thursday, getting 21 points from Tra Holder in a losing effort at Galen Center.
The Bruins got 25 points from Bryce Alford as UCLA ran past Arizona 87-84 on Thursday at Pauley Pavilion.
Next Betting Matchups
Arizona State home to Washington State, Thursday, January 14th
UCLA at USC, Wednesday, January 13th