Wildcats Incapable of Covering Vs Bruins

After a rocky start to their Pac-12 schedule, the Arizona Wildcats will look to climb within half a game of first in the conference when they host the UCLA Bruins on Friday. If history is any indication, Arizona may be fade worthy as they are just 1-7 ATS in their past eight games against UCLA.

Shark Bites
  • UCLA is 1-5 SU and ATS in their past six road games.
  • The UNDER is 8-4 in the past 12 games between Arizona and UCLA.
  • Arizona is 7-1 ATS in their last eight as a double-digit favorite at home.

The line opened with Arizona at -11 and if that holds true at tip-off, it will be the 13th time this season the Wildcats have closed as double-digit favorites. Arizona has gone 9-4 ATS when favored by double-digits this season while averaging 89.5 points in those games. Ryan Anderson has been unstoppable for the Wildcats recently as the senior has recorded a double-double in each of the past four games while averaging 22 points and 12.3 rebounds.

If UCLA wants to get off the bubble and ensure themselves an at-large bid, they will need to pick up their road play within the conference. The Bruins are just 1-4 SU and ATS on the road against other Pac-12 teams this season while scoring a measly 75.4 points. Isaac Hamilton’s consistency has been a bright spot for UCLA, as the junior has scored double-digit points in 19 consecutive games.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Arizona sat as -11.5-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook

UCLA Bruins vs Arizona Wildcats Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Arizona Wildcats sit at 19-5 (14-10 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the UCLA Bruins are currently 13-10 (8-15 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Arizona is 15-9 OU, and UCLA is 14-9 OU.

The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 192-rated UCLA Bruins taking on the No. 34-rated Arizona Wildcats in this contest.

Statistical Matchup

In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Arizona's No. 25-rated squad against UCLA's No. 16-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Arizona rates No. 182 in the country with 6.17 per game, while their foes tonight, the UCLA Bruins rank No. 202 nationally with 5.91 per match.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

UCLA got 15 points from Aaron Holiday but lost anyway, 80-61, to USC on Thursday at Galen Center.

Ryan Anderson scored 22 points and added 22 rebounds for a double-double, leading Arizona over Washington, 77-72, on Saturday at Alaska Airlines Arena.

Betting Trends
  • UCLA is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games
  • UCLA is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 7 of UCLA's last 10 games
  • UCLA is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
  • Arizona is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
  • Arizona is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 9 of Arizona's last 13 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games

Next Betting Matchups

UCLA at Arizona State, Sunday, February 14th
Arizona at USC, Sunday, February 14th

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