When Stanford and UCLA have squared off in recent history, it’s the Cardinal that have been dominating both on the field and at the betting window. Stanford is 7-0 SU and 6-1 ATS in its last seven games against the Bruins. The two California-based rivals will renew acquaintances Thursday at Stanford Stadium.
The Bruins have been the better play this season, however. UCLA is 4-1 ATS so far in the 2015 college football season, while Stanford is a more pedestrian 2-2.
Totals bettors will want to take note of this stat: the month of October has lead to a plethora of UNDERS for the Bruins, as the UNDER has paid out in each out of the school’s last eight October contests.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans going with the Stanford Cardinal in this game found them listed as -5-point favorites on the betting odds menu at Sportsbook earlier in the week.
A 27-20 result in favor of the Cardinal is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
UCLA Bruins vs Stanford Cardinal Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Stanford will face the 4-1 UCLA Bruins, who own a 3-2 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Stanford Cardinal are 3-2 so far this season while the Bruins are 1-4. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Stanford vs UCLA injuries news.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 8-rated Stanford Cardinal and the No. 18-ranked UCLA Bruins, according to the NCAA College Football Power Rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Stanford Cardinal No. 37-ranked offense (35 PPG) against a UCLA Bruins defense that ranks No. 50 at 22 PPG. The Stanford Cardinal passing attack has averaged 242.8 yards per game, more than the UCLA Bruins give up through the air (185.2 YPG on average).
Defensively, the UCLA Bruins feature the league's No. 113-rated road run defense, allowing 267 yards per game. Stanford, meanwhile, ranks No. 39 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
UCLA lost its last outing 38-23 against Arizona State on Saturday, getting a 101-yard receiving performance from Thomas Duarte in a losing cause at Rose Bowl.
Arizona didn't make much of a game of it last time out, losing to the Cardinal as Stanford blasted them 55-17 in Week 5 action.
Next Betting Matchups
UCLA home to California, Thursday, October 22nd
Stanford home to Washington, Saturday, October 24th