The UCLA Bruins will look to pick up a win while covering the point spread when they take on the Utes in Utah at Jon M. Huntsman Center on Thursday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Utah Utes betting line as -3-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
UCLA Bruins vs Utah Utes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Utah Utes sit at 17-9 (14-9-1 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the UCLA Bruins are currently 19-8 (13-13-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Utah is 9-15 OU, and UCLA is 15-12 OU.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Utah Utes rated this week at No. 209 and the UCLA Bruins sitting at No. 61.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Utah's No. 131-ranked offense, averaging 74.35 PPG, against a Bruins defense that ranks No. 208 at 75.96 PPG. The Utes field goal percentage has averaged 45.56% so far, less than the Bruins marksmen have achieved on the year, 46.61% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Bruins got 29 points from Aaron Holiday as UCLA ran past Oregon 86-78 on Saturday at Pauley Pavilion.
Justin Bibbins scored 24 points leading the Utes to a 77-70 victory over Washington State at Friel Court on Saturday.
- UCLA is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- UCLA is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of UCLA's last 6 games
- UCLA is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Utah is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
- Utah is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games
- Utah is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
UCLA at Colorado, Sunday, February 25th
Utah at USC, Saturday, February 24th
