In this article, we will formulate a UCLA vs Prairie View A&M Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, December 17th, at the Pauley Pavilion.
Prairie View A&M Is Struggling
Prairie View A&M in the last game faced off against Loyola Marymount and they were competitive but they ended up falling short. Prairie View A&M scored 43 points in the second half but it wasn’t enough as the defense gave up 44 points. Guard Nick Anderson had a huge game putting up 20 points and two rebounds. The Panthers overall this season is averaging 80 points while their defense is giving up 95.5 points per game. If they want any chance in this game the defense is going to need to be a whole lot better.
UCLA Keeps Picking Up Big Wins
UCLA in the last game faced off against the Arizona Wildcats and the defense was impressive giving up only 54 points on the way to the three-point victory. Tyler Bilodeau had a strong game, putting up 17 points, three rebounds, and one assist. UCLA only shot 19 percent from deep, but they held Arizona to only 12.5 percent from deep, and the defense is going to need to be good again. UCLA, on the season, is averaging 75.6 points while their defense is giving up 55 points per game. The offense is ranked 196th in the league while the defense is ranked 1st. Tyler Bilodeau is having a strong season, averaging 13.7 points while shooting 47.9 percent from behind the three-point line. UCLA will face North Carolina following this game.
Why UCLA Will Beat Prairie View A&M
- Prairie View A&M has lost each of its last 15 road games against non-conference opponents.
- UCLA has won each of its last eight games.
- UCLA has won the first half in each of its last seven night games at Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescon.
UCLA vs Prairie View A&M Prediction
Prairie View A&M’s defense has been a major issue all season, and they are going to really struggle again here. Prairie View A&M’s defense is giving up 95.5 points per game and UCLA is going to score at least 100 points here. I do expect Prairie View A&M’s offense is going to find some success and although it might not be enough to keep it close, it’s going to be enough to push this game over the total. Back the over to cash here.