College basketball betting interest will be high on Saturday when the Bruins of UCLA hit the hard court against the Wolverines of Michigan.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Michigan sat as -4.5-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 Michigan Wolverines Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UCLA Bruins will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 3-5 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Michigan Wolverines are 4-5 ATS. UCLA Bruins are 4-4 on betting the total; Michigan Wolverines are 3-6.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Michigan Wolverines rated this week at No. 28 and the UCLA Bruins sitting at No. 87.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Michigan's No. 229-rated squad against UCLA's No. 14-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Michigan rates No. 46 in the country with 9.5 per game, while their foes tonight, the UCLA Bruins rank No. 185 nationally with 6.71 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
UCLA cruised to victory on Sunday, running Detroit out of the gym and running up a 106-73 score at Pauley Pavilion.
Michigan got 14 points from Moritz Wagner but lost anyway, 71-62, to Ohio State on Monday at Value City Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
UCLA home to Cincinnati, Saturday, December 16th
Michigan at Texas, Tuesday, December 12th