UNC Asheville vs. UCLA 

The UNC Asheville Bulldogs and the UCLA Bruins will play against each other at the Golden 1 Center in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in the West Region (10:05 p.m. ET, TruTV). The Bulldogs won the championship game of the Big South Tournament against the Campbell Fighting Camels 77-73. UNC Asheville is playing some great basketball and it feels like they have found their stride just in time for the tournament. The Bulldogs have won their last nine games. Meanwhile, the Bruins lost in the championship game of the Pac-12 Tournament to the Arizona Wildcats 61-59. UCLA will look to bounce back in the NCAA Tournament as they are one of the favorites to win it. They have also won four of their last five games. Look to see if they can make a run in the tournament and possibly win it all.

UNC Asheville Basketball

With an 27-7 record on the season and an 16-2 record in conference play, the Bulldogs secured the number one seed seed in the Big South Tournament. UNC Asheville showed why they were the number one seed as they ran through the tournament as they defeated Charleston Southern, SC Upstate, and Campbell. UNC Asheville locked in their spot in the tournament as the Big South champions with the 15th seed in the West Region. Unfortunately, they must play a great UCLA team. Look to see if the Bulldogs can stun the Bruins and bust a lot of peoples brackets.

The Bulldogs have gotten production from a lot of their players this season. They have two players that are averaging double-digit points this season. Senior forward Drew Pember has been leading UNC Asheville this year, as he leads the team in points and rebounds. Pember is averaging 21.2 points and 9.4 rebounds a game this season. They are also, led by their senior guard Tajion Jones who is averaging 15.0 points a game this season.

In their win against Campbell in the Big South Tournament, Pember and Jones led the way combining for 53 points. Pember finished the game with 29 points and 8 rebounds. Jones finished with 24 points and 8 rebounds. He also shot 5-9 from the three-point line. The Bulldogs were down 14 points at one point in the game and came back to win the game. In the win, the Bulldogs shot 49.1% from the floor and 39.1% from the three-point line.

UCLA Basketball

With an 29-5 record on the season and an 18-2 record in conference play, the Bruins finished first in the UCLA Standings. In the tournament they were the number one seed as they won their first two game easily against the Colorado Buffaloes and the Oregon Ducks. In the championship game though they lost a close game against Arizona. Now, they are the second seed in the West Region of the tournament. Look to see if they can make a run in the tournament as they have Kansas, Gonzaga, and UConn in their region.

UCLA has gotten a lot of production from their players this season. They are led by senior guard Jamie Jaquez Jr. as he leads the team in points and rebounds. Jaquez Jr. is averaging 17.3 points and 8.1 rebounds a game this season. They are also led by senior guard Tyger Campbell who is averaging 13.6 points and 4.7 assists (Which leads the team) a game this season.

 In their loss against UCLA in the Pac-12 Tournament, freshman guard Amari Bailey led the way finishing with 19 points and 7 rebounds. Jaquez Jr. also had a great game finishing with a double-double scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. UCLA missed an open three-pointer at the end to win the game. In the loss, UCLA shot 36.7% from the floor and 21.1% from the three-point line.

UNC Asheville vs. UCLA Betting Odds

Betting odds courtesy of Caesars

•       Spread: UCLA Bruins -17.5 (-110)
•       Over/Under: 135.5 (-110)
•       Moneyline: UNC Asheville Bulldogs (+1150), UCLA Bruins (-2400)

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UNC Asheville vs. UCLA Trends

– UNC Asheville is 1-3-1 ATS on a neutral site this year.

– UCLA is 3-2-1 ATS on a neutral site this year.

-. UNC Asheville is 3-2-1 ATS in NCAA Tournament games.

– UCLA is 28-26 ATS in NCAA Tournament games.

– The Bulldogs are 11-12-1 ATS following a win this year.

– The Bruins are 1-3 ATS following a loss this year.

UNC Asheville vs. UCLA Prediction

I love the UCLA Bruins here. I think they are a more complete team then the Bulldogs. UNC Asheville only really has two scorers where as UCLA’s whole starting five can give you problems. Plus, UCLA is good defensively and matchup well to the strengths of the Bulldogs. I think the Bruins control and dominate this game early. The Bruins win 83-50 against the Bulldogs.

UNC Asheville vs. UCLA Bruins: The UCLA Bruins cover the spread (-17.5).

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