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UCLA vs. Utah
The UCLA Bruins will travel to the Jon M. Huntsman Center to take on the Utah Utes in a PAC-12 matchup (10:30 p.m. ET, FS1). The Bruins will look to add to their six-game winning streak in this game. On Saturday, UCLA defeated the California Golden Bears. Meanwhile, the Utes will look to snap their two-game losing streak in this one. On Saturday, Utah lost to the Arizona State Sun Devils 67-59. The Utes have now lost three of their last five games.
UCLA Basketball
With an 23-4 record on the season and an 14-2 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 7-2 as the away team. Look to see if they can continue their dominance on the road when they visit the Utes.
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 16.8 points and 8.1 rebounds a game this season. He has gotten help from junior guard Jaylen Clark who is averaging 13.3 points a game this season.
In their win against California at home, UCLA’s defense was the key piece of the game. The Bruins forced the Golden Bears to make tough shots all game. California shot a horrid 22.0% from the floor and 27.3% from the three-point line. Jaquez Jr. had a monster game finishing with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Freshman guard Amari Bailey also had a great game finishing with 16 points and 9 rebounds. In the win, UCLA shot 51.7% from the floor and 30.0% from the three-point line.
Offensively, the Bruins are averaging 74.1 points a game on the season. Defensively, UCLA has been allowing teams to score an average of 59.4 points a game on the season. Look to see if the Bruins elite defense can give the Utes offense problems in this game.
Utah Basketball
With an 17-11 record on the season and an 10-7 record in conference play, the Utes are 4.5 games back of first place in the PAC-12 standings. Utah has been great at home this season as they are 12-4 in the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Look to see if they can pick up a huge victory at home against the Bruins.
The Utes have been led by senior center Branden Carlson as he leads the team in points and rebounds this season. Carlson is averaging 16.4 points and 7.4 rebounds a game this season. He has also gotten help from junior guard Gabe Madsen who is averaging 11.7 points a game this season.
In their loss against Arizona State on the road, The Utes offense struggled mightily only scoring 59 points. Carlson had a great game finishing with 12 points and 8 rebounds. Sophomore guard Lazar Stefanovic also helped offensively finishing with 12 points and 7 rebounds. In the win, Utah shot 49.1% from the floor and 35.3% from the three-point line.
Offensively, the Utes are struggling only averaging 69.8 points a game on the season. Defensively, Utah has been excellent only allowing teams to score an average of 62.9 points a game on the season. Look to see if the Utes defense can give the Bruins trouble in this game.
UCLA vs. Utah Betting Odds
Betting odds courtesy of Caesars
- Spread: UCLA Bruins -7
- Over/Under: 131
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UCLA vs. Utah all-time series
The Bruins and the Utes have played each other 21 times since both teams were classified as major schools. UCLA has the advantage in the series with a 13-8 record against Utah. The last time these two teams faced each other was earlier this season on Jan. 12th when UCLA won 68-49. In the win, senior guard Tyger Campbell led the way finishing with 17 points and 7 assists. Jaquez Jr. also had a monster game on the glass, finishing with 8 points and 12 rebounds. Freshman forward Adem Bona helped out offensively finishing with 15 points and 8 rebounds.
Trends to know
– UCLA is 9-6 ATS on the road this year.
– Utah is 4-6 ATS at home this year.
– The Bruins are 9-7 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Utes are 9-8 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Bruins are 14-8 ATS following a win this year.
– The Utes are 3-7 ATS following a loss this year.
UCLA vs. Utah Prediction
I love UCLA here in this spot on the road. I think UCLA has the guard play and the size against Utah 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 Utah has any guards to keep up with Campbell, Bailey, and Jaquez Jr. UCLA wins easily in this game 86-61.
UCLA vs. Utah Picks: The UCLA Bruins cover the spread (-7).
UCLA vs. Utah Parlay: UCLA spread (-7) and over (131.0)
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