UC Irvine Anteaters will go to the free throw line vs UCLA Bruins on Sunday, hoping to boost its 3-4 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The UC Irvine Anteaters opened as 16.5-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).
UC Irvine Anteaters vs UCLA Bruins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UCLA Bruins sport a record of 4-1 and 1-4 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the UC Irvine Anteaters have 3-4 and 1-5 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 3-2 for the UCLA Bruins and 4-2 for the UC Irvine Anteaters.
The Bruins - Anteaters odds would favor the Bruins if the lines were set according to our power ranks. UCLA is rated No. 110 in the current Odds Shark poll, while UC Irvine is at No. 128.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up UCLA's No. 37 nationally ranked offense (85.2 points per game) against a UC Irvine Anteaters defense that sits as the No. 175 at 73.86 PPG. The UCLA Bruins have been averaging 48.43% from the field, more than the Anteaters have managed so far this season (44.18% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
UC Irvine earned a 77-71 victory over Northern Arizona on Friday, getting 13 points from Eyassu Worku at Orleans Arena.
UCLA got 18 points from Aaron Holiday en route to a 72-70 victory over Wisconsin on Tuesday at Sprint Center.
Next Betting Matchups
UC Irvine home to Whiitier College, Wednesday, November 29th
UCLA at Cal State-Bakersfield, Wednesday, November 29th