The UCLA Bruins will try to cover the point spread at Pauley Pavilion on Friday when they get a visit from the Monmouth Hawks in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The UCLA Bruins betting line opened as -15-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Monmouth Hawks vs UCLA Bruins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Monmouth Hawks will look to cover the spread vs the UCLA Bruins on Friday, as the Hawks are 17-14 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Bruins are 19-17 ATS. Monmouth is 10-13 against the total, while UCLA is 13-22 versus the total betting line.
The UCLA Bruins sit at No. 67 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Monmouth Hawks sit at No. 161 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features UCLA's No. 41-ranked scoring average of 71.94 PPG, against a Monmouth Hawks defense rated No. 83 and allowing 63.94 PPG. The UCLA Bruins FG% has averaged 44.31% to date this season, more than the Monmouth Hawks shooters have managed so far (42.89% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Hawks endured a 95-77 loss at the hands of the Gaels on Sunday, despite a 21-point effort from Max DiLeo at Times Union Center.
The Bruins got 16 points from Tony Parker, but it was Gonzaga that prevailed in a 74-62 final on Friday at NRG Stadium.
- Monmouth is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Monmouth's last 5 games
- Monmouth is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road
- UCLA is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- UCLA is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 13 of UCLA's last 18 games
- UCLA is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Monmouth at USC, Monday, November 16th
UCLA at Cal Poly, Sunday, November 15th
