The UCLA Bruins will hit the floor running against the away Pacific Tigers Friday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the UCLA Bruins betting line as -18.5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Pacific Tigers vs UCLA Bruins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Pacific Tigers will look to cover the spread vs the UCLA Bruins on Friday, as the Tigers are 13-13 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Bruins are 11-21 ATS. Pacific is 14-12 against the total, while UCLA is 19-13 versus the total betting line.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the UCLA Bruins rated this week at No. 225 and the Pacific Tigers sitting at No. 255.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features UCLA's No. 59-ranked scoring average of 77.5 PPG, against a Pacific Tigers defense rated No. 138 and allowing 71.75 PPG. The UCLA Bruins FG% has averaged 45.39% to date this season, more than the Pacific Tigers shooters have managed so far (43.94% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
T.J. Wallace scored 16 points in a futile effort to lead the Tigers to a win (they lost 69-65 to Santa Clara at Leavey Center on Saturday).
UCLA was crushed on Wednesday, getting blown out by USC and falling by a 95-71 score at MGM Grand.
Next Betting Matchups
Pacific home to Wisconsin-Green Bay, Tuesday, November 15th
UCLA at Cal State-Northridge, Sunday, November 13th