The once high-scoring Texas A&M offense was anything but closing out last season, which led to the UNDER hitting in the Aggies' final five games. A&M averaged just 20.8 points per game during their final five games of last season compared to 32.1 through their first eight outings. The Aggies open their 2016 slate when they host the UCLA Bruins Saturday.
- UCLA is 10-2 SU and 9-3 ATS in their past 12 season openers.
- Texas A&M is 0-3 SU and ATS in their past three games as a favorite of 2.5 or less.
- Josh Rosen posted a QBR higher than 100.0 in all but one start last season.
There will be plenty of pressure on new offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone – who was UCLA’s OC for the past three seasons - and quarterback Trevor Knight to reinvigorate the passing game this season. Knight has plenty of athleticism but proved to be inconsistent during his time with Oklahoma.
UCLA is the Josh Rosen show. Rosen flashed brilliance during his freshman season, but will need to make some big steps forward in order to make the Bruins a legitimate threat. UCLA watched their top two receivers and their starting running back go to the NFL this offseason, so Rosen will need to carry some younger talent along.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting UCLA Bruins opened as 1-point underdogs in this one at Sportsbook and most sportsbooks tracked here at Odds Shark. No total had been posted as of writing time check the live lines pages in the coming days to see where the number opened.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 33-28 victory for the Bruins. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
UCLA Bruins vs Texas A&M Aggies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Texas A&M Aggies sport a record of 0-0 and 0-0 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the UCLA Bruins sit at 0-0 and 0-0 ATS on the season. The over under totals records are 0-0 for the Aggies and 0-0 for the Bruins. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Texas A&M vs UCLA injuries news.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 60-rated Texas A&M Aggies and the No. 44-ranked UCLA Bruins, according to the NCAA College Football Power Rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Texas A&M's No. -ranked offense, averaging PPG, against a UCLA defense that ranks No. this week at PPG. The Texas A&M aerial game is averaging yards per game, more than the UCLA Bruins secondary allows through the air, YPG per game.
In comparing defenses, the UCLA Bruins own the league's No. 114-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 245.29 yards per game when on the road. Texas A&M, on the other hand, rates No. 32 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Josh Rosen led the way last time out for the Bruins, connecting for 319 passing yards, but failing to earn the victory in a 37-29 loss to the Bruins at Levi's Stadium.
In their last game, Texas A&M's aerial attack generated 307 yards but it was the Cardinals coming away with a 27-21 victory over Texas A&M at Nissan Stadium.
- California-Los Angeles is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- California-Los Angeles is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games
- California-Los Angeles is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
- California-Los Angeles is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games on the road
- Texas A&M is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas A&M's last 5 games
- Texas A&M is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
- Texas A&M is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
UCLA home to UNLV, Saturday, September 10th
Texas A&M home to Prairie View, Saturday, September 10th
