The Arizona State Sun Devils and UCLA Bruins meet Wednesday in the college basketball action at the Pauley Pavilion. Here’s a UCLA vs Arizona State Prediction. This article will include a UCLA vs Arizona State Pick.
Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Preview
The Arizona State Sun Devils beat Santa Clara and Northern Arizona, and they play UCLA next. Arizona State has won 7 of its last 8 games.
The Arizona State Sun Devils are averaging 80.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 73.7 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Maurice Odum is averaging 16.7 points and 6 assists, while Anthony Johnson is averaging 13.5 points and 2.7 rebounds. Massamba Diop is the third double-digit scorer and Bryce Ford is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The Arizona State Sun Devils are shooting 39.2 percent from beyond the arc and 71.9 percent from the free throw line. The Arizona State Sun Devils are allowing 31.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.2 rebounds per game.
UCLA Bruins Betting Preview
The UCLA Bruins beat Oregon, lost to Gonzaga, and they play Cal Poly next. UCLA has won 7 of its last 10 games.
The UCLA Bruins are averaging 76.7 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 66.7 points on 41.7 percent shooting. Tyler Bilodeau is averaging 16.6 points and 4 rebounds, while Skyy Clark is averaging 12.2 points and 2.9 rebounds. Donovan Dent is the third double-digit scorer and Eric Dailey Jr. is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The UCLA Bruins are shooting 38.1 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free throw line. The UCLA Bruins are allowing 31.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.9 rebounds per game.
Why the UCLA Bruins will win
- UCLA has won each of its last 12 games against non-Conference opponents at Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescon.
- Arizona State has lost each of its last five games at Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescon.
- UCLA has won the first half in each of its last 19 games at Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescon against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Arizona State Sun Devils will win
- Arizona State has won each of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- UCLA has lost four of its last five games against the Big 12 Conference.
- UCLA has lost the first half in four of its last five games against the Big 12 Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of UCLA’s last eight night games at Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescon have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
- Six of Arizona State’s last seven games have produced a total of 156+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- UCLA ranks T38th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (38.1%).
- UCLA ranks 44th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (66.7).
- Arizona State ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (39.2%).
- Arizona State ranks 36th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (25.5).
UCLA vs Arizona State Prediction
UCLA is probably the more talented team, and being at home doesn’t hurt. UCLA also has a history of smacking Arizona State silly going back to the Pac-12 days. However, UCLA is 3-6-1 ATS on the season, and that includes a bad recent loss to Cal. Arizona State is 8-2-1 ATS on the season, and that includes upset wins over Santa Clara, Oklahoma, Texas, Hawaii, and it covered against Gonzaga. Arizona State can shoot the ball at a decent clip and isn’t horrible defensively. If the Sun Devils keep hitting their threes, they’re live as a dog in this spot. Give me Arizona State and the points.