The UCLA Bruins look for a statement win after splitting their last 4 games. The Villanova Wildcats are riding a rough 3-game losing streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a UCLA Bruins vs Villanova Wildcats prediction.

UCLA Bruins Betting Preview 

The UCLA Bruins responded from a loss to Gonzaga with a win over UC Riverside. The UCLA Bruins are averaging 71 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 57.9 points on 37.1 percent shooting. Sebastian Mack is averaging 14.7 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Adem Bona is averaging 13.4 points and 6.1 rebounds. Lazar Stefanovic is the third double-digit scorer and Dylan Andrews is dishing 4.3 assists. The UCLA Bruins are shooting 31.3 percent from beyond the arc and 74.2 percent from the free throw line. The UCLA Bruins are allowing 30.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.9 rebounds per game.

Villanova Wildcats Betting Preview 

The Villanova Wildcats have lost to Saint Joseph’s, Drexel and Kansas State during this streak. The Villanova Wildcats are averaging 74 points on 41 percent shooting and allowing 65.6 points on 41.6 percent shooting. Eric Dixon is averaging 14.4 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Justin Moore is averaging 13.3 points and 3.5 rebounds. Jordan Longino is grabbing 3.4 rebounds and TJ Bamba is dishing 2.2 assists. The Villanova Wildcats are shooting 32.2 percent from beyond the arc and 82.4 percent from the free throw line. The Villanova Wildcats are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.5 rebounds per game.

UCLA Bruins vs Villanova Wildcats prediction

This is a lot of respect for a Villanova Wildcats team that lost 3 straight games and has had issues filling it up on the offensive side. The UCLA Bruins are a legit PAC-12 contender, and they’re one of the best defensive teams in the country. UCLA is fourth in points allowed and 11th in field goal percentage allowed. You’re not going to get UCLA in the underdog role much once conference play rolls around. Give me UCLA and the points.