Arizona State takes to the basketball court against UCLA on Thursday, hoping to send the Bruins to a loss while covering the college basketball betting point spread at Pauley Pavilion.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Arizona State Sun Devils opened as 18.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Arizona State Sun Devils vs UCLA Bruins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UCLA Bruins bring a 18-1 record (11-8 ATS) to this tilt against the 9-9 Sun Devils, who are 7-9-1 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed UCLA go 11-5-3 so far and the Arizona State Sun Devils go 13-4.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 34 (UCLA) and the No. 162 (Arizona State) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Arizona State is ranked No. 224 in NCAA basketball at 34.11 per game. Contrast that with UCLA's No. 46 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, UCLA is the No. 4-ranked team in the country at 10.84 per game, while Arizona State rates No. 14 at 9.83 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Arizona State suffered a 91-75 loss against Arizona on Thursday, getting 22 points from Obinna Oleka in a losing effort at McKale Center.
The Bruins grabbed a 83-82 win over the Utes on Saturday, behind a 17-point effort from Lonzo Ball at Jon M. Huntsman Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Arizona State at USC, Sunday, January 22nd
UCLA at Arizona, Saturday, January 21st