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UCLA vs. Colorado
The UCLA Bruins will travel to the UC Events Center to take on the Colorado Buffaloes in a PAC-12 matchup (4:00 p.m. ET, CBS). The Bruins will look to add to their seven-game winning streak in this game. On Thursday, UCLA defeated the Utah Utes 78-71. Meanwhile, the Buffaloes will look to snap their two-game losing streak in this one. On Thursday, Colorado lost to the USC Trojans 84-65. The Buffaloes have now lost three of their last five games.
UCLA Basketball
With an 24-4 record on the season and an 15-2 record in conference play, the Bruins are in first place in the PAC-12 standings. UCLA has been great this season on the road as they are 8-2 as the away team. Look to see if they can continue their dominance on the road when they visit the Buffaloes.
UCLA has gotten a lot of production from their players this season. The Bruins have four players that are averaging double digit points this season. UCLA has been led by senior guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. who leads the team in points and rebounds. Jaquez Jr. is averaging 17.0 points and 8.1 rebounds a game this season. He has gotten help from junior guard Jaylen Clark who is averaging 13.1 points a game this season.
In their win against Utah on the road, Jaquez Jr. dominated finishing with 23 points and 8 rebounds. Senior guard Tyger Campbell also had a great game finishing with 18 points and 5 rebounds. He shot 3-4 from the three-point line. In the win, UCLA shot 50.8% from the floor and 53.3% from the three-point line.
Offensively, the Bruins are averaging 74.2 points a game on the season. Defensively, UCLA has been allowing teams to score an average of 59.8 points a game on the season. Look to see if the Bruins elite defense can give the Buffaloes offense problems in this game.
Colorado Basketball
With an 15-14 record on the season and an 7-11 record in conference play, the Buffaloes are 8.5 games back of first place in the PAC-12 standings. Colorado has been great at home this season as they are 11-3 in the CU Events Center. Look to see if they can pick up a huge victory at home against the Bruins.
The Buffaloes have been led by junior forward Tristian Da Silva as he leads the team in points this season. He is averaging 16.1 points a game this season. He has also gotten help from sophomore guard KJ Simpson who is averaging 15.9 points and 3.9 assists (Which leads the team) a game this season.
In their loss against USC at home, Simpson led the way finishing with 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Junior guard Luke O’Brien also had a great game finishing with 12 points. The Buffaloes just could not stop guard play of USC. In the loss, Colorado shot 36.4% from the floor and 21.4% from the three-point line.
Offensively, the Buffaloes are struggling only averaging 70.4 points a game on the season. Defensively, Colorado has been excellent only allowing teams to score an average of 66.7 points a game on the season. Look to see if the Buffaloes defense can give the Bruins trouble in this game.
UCLA vs. Colorado Betting Odds
Betting odds courtesy of Caesars
- Spread: UCLA Bruins -6
- Over/Under: 131
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UCLA vs. Colorado all-time series
The Bruins and the Buffaloes have played each other 24 times since both teams were classified as major schools. UCLA has the advantage in the series with a 17-7 record against Colorado. The last time these two teams faced each other was earlier this season on Jan. 12th when UCLA won 68-54. In the win, Jaquez Jr. had a monster game finishing with a double-double scoring 23 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. Jaylen Clark also had a great game with 18 points and 8 rebounds.
UCLA vs. Colorado Trends
– UCLA is 6-3-1 ATS on the road this year.
– Colorado is 6-8 ATS at home this year.
– The Bruins are 9-7-1 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Buffaloes are 6-11-1 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Bruins are 14-8-1 ATS following a win this year.
– The Buffaloes are 5-8 ATS following a loss this year.
UCLA vs. Colorado Prediction
I love UCLA here in this spot on the road. I think UCLA has the guard play and the size against Colorado to put this game away early. The Bruins have also been excellent ATS following a win from their last game. I think the guard play is the huge difference in this one as I don’t think Colorado has any guards to keep up with Campbell, Bailey, and Jaquez Jr. UCLA wins easily in this game 71-54.
UCLA vs. Colorado: The UCLA Bruins cover the spread (-6).
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