Pauley Pavilion will host Washington Huskies vs UCLA Bruins action on Thursday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The UCLA Bruins betting line opened as -7-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.
Washington Huskies vs UCLA Bruins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Washington Huskies will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Thursday; they are 10-8 ATS against the betting line this season, while the UCLA Bruins are 7-13 ATS. Washington Huskies are 11-7 on betting the total; UCLA Bruins are 13-7.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 188-rated UCLA Bruins and the No. 101-ranked Washington Huskies, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features UCLA's No. 39-ranked scoring average of 79.75 PPG, against a Washington Huskies defense rated No. 233 and allowing 78.89 PPG. The UCLA Bruins FG% has averaged 46.25% to date this season, more than the Washington Huskies shooters have managed so far (42.04% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Washington got 17 points from Andrew Andrews but lost anyway, 80-75, to Utah on Sunday at Alaska Airlines Arena.
Aaron Holiday scored 19 points in a futile effort to lead the Bruins to a win (they lost 86-72 to Oregon at Matthew Knight Arena on Saturday).
Next Betting Matchups
Washington at USC, Saturday, January 30th
UCLA at Washington State, Saturday, January 30th