A key college battle sees the visiting Sun Devils travelling to UCLA Thursday to take on the Bruins on Thursday.

The Bruins sit at 19-8 (11-14-1 ATS) on the season. By comparison, the Sun Devils are currently 10-16 (8-15-1 ATS). Looking to wager on the totals? UCLA is 13-13 OU, and Arizona State is 10-12-1 OU.



View Arizona State vs UCLA Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The Bruins are listed as 12-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Bruins, most recently No. 59 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Sun Devils, who rate No. 232 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 71-64 victory for the Bruins.



How They Match Up:
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature UCLA's No. 62-rated squad against Arizona State's No. 298-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, UCLA rates No. 262 in the country with 5.4 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 79 nationally with 7.3 per match.

Defensively, Arizona State features the nation's No. 268-rated defense on the road, allowing 74.9 points per game. UCLA, meanwhile, comes in at No. 161 nationally in scoring at home.

In their last action, Arizona State was a 71-69 Sportsbook at home against Washington State. They covered the 2.5–point spread as underdogs. Trent Lockett scored 20 points leading the Sun Devils to a 71-69 victory over Washington State at Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday.

UCLA was a 76-72 loser in their most recent outing on the road against California. They failed to cover the 1–point spread as favorites. Malcolm Lee scored 19 points in a futile effort to lead the Bruins to a win (they lost 76-72 to California at Haas Pavilion on Sunday).


Arizona State Sun Devils Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing USC are 4-6
After playing Washington State are 2-8
After a win are 5-5

UCLA Bruins Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Arizona are 7-3
After playing California are 8-2
After a loss are 4-6

A few Sun Devils at Bruins trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona State's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona State's last 6 games when playing on the road against UCLA
Arizona State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against UCLA
Arizona State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
UCLA is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of UCLA's last 5 games at home
UCLA is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
UCLA is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Arizona State


Next up:
Arizona State at USC, Saturday, February 26
UCLA home to Arizona, Saturday, February 26