UCLA vs Boston University Prediction 11-11-24 College Basketball Picks
Boston University (0-2) vs. UCLA (1-1)
November 11, 2024 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: UCLA -23.5; Over/Under: +134.5
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The Boston Univ. Terriers and UCLA Bruins meet Monday in college basketball action at the Pauley Pavilion. Here’s a UCLA vs Boston University Prediction. This article will include a UCLA vs Boston University Pick.
Boston Univ. Terriers Betting Preview
The Boston Univ. Terriers lost to Northeastern and San Diego, and they play Dartmouth and Wagner next. The Boston Univ. Terriers are averaging 66 points on 40.7 percent shooting and allowing 77 points on 54.7 percent shooting. Ben Palacios is averaging 15 points and 0 assists, while Malcolm Chimezie is averaging 11.5 points and 8 rebounds. Miles Brewster is the third double-digit scorer and Michael McNair is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Boston Univ. Terriers are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 53.8 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Univ. Terriers are allowing 38.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29 rebounds per game.
UCLA Bruins Betting Preview
The UCLA Bruins beat Rider, lost to New Mexico, and they play Lehigh and Idaho State next. The UCLA Bruins are averaging 74.5 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 61 points on 40.2 percent shooting. Tyler Bilodeau is averaging 20.5 points and 10.5 rebounds, while Kobe Johnson is averaging 9.5 points and 6 rebounds. Dylan Andrews is the third double-digit scorer and Eric Dailey Jr. is dishing 1.5 assists. The UCLA Bruins are shooting 28.8 percent from beyond the arc and 66.7 percent from the free throw line. The UCLA Bruins are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.5 rebounds per game.
Why the UCLA Bruins will win
- Boston University has lost each of its last seven road night games against non-conference opponents.
- UCLA has won 35 of its last 41 games against non-conference opponents at Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescon.
- The home team has won the first half in each of Boston University’s last seven games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Boston University’s last four games against non-conference opponents has produced a total of 134+ points.
- Four of UCLA’s last five night games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 135+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- UCLA ranks T36th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (6.0).
- UCLA ranks T38th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (18.5).
- Boston University ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (54.7%).
- Boston University ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (53.8%).
UCLA vs Boston University Prediction
The UCLA Bruins are not only the more talented team by a comfortable margin, but they’ll be motivated for a bounce-back effort after losing to New Mexico. Boston University has been in winnable games twice but was on the losing side. Boston Univ hasn’t played well at either end of the ball and I doubt things will begin to click against one of the better teams in the country. This game shouldn’t be close. Give me UCLA in a home beatdown.
