The UCLA Bruins will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Western Michigan Broncos at Pauley Pavilion on Wednesday in NCAA hoops betting.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Western Michigan Broncos were listed as 27.5-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Western Michigan Broncos vs UCLA Bruins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Western Michigan Broncos will look to cover the spread vs the UCLA Bruins on Wednesday, as the Broncos are 4-4 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Bruins are 10-2 ATS. Western Michigan is 4-2-1 against the total, while UCLA is 8-2 versus the total betting line.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 15-rated UCLA Bruins and the No. 276-ranked Western Michigan Broncos, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and UCLA has the nation's No. 2-rated offensive output, at 96.92 PPG. The visiting Western Michigan Broncos defense ranks No. 243 allowing on average 80.7 PPG. The Bruins FG% has averaged 55.41% so far, more than the UCLA Broncos marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.41% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Western Michigan got 24 points from Reggie Jones en route to a 74-67 victory over James Madison on Saturday at University Arena.
The Bruins got 21 points from TJ Leaf as UCLA ran past Michigan 102-84 on Saturday at Pauley Pavilion.
Next Betting Matchups
Western Michigan home to Alabama A&M, Thursday, December 29th
UCLA at Oregon, Wednesday, December 28th