The UCLA Bruins and Washington Huskies meet Wednesday in the college basketball action at the Alaska Airlines Arena. Here’s a Washington vs UCLA Prediction. This article will include a Washington vs UCLA Pick.
UCLA Bruins Betting Preview
The UCLA Bruins beat Presbyterian, lost to Cal, and they play Oregon next. UCLA has split its last 4 games.
The UCLA Bruins are averaging 77 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 63.1 points on 40.1 percent shooting. Tyler Bilodeau is averaging 14.8 points and 4 rebounds, while Eric Dailey Jr. is averaging 12.7 points and 5.5 rebounds. Trent Perry is the third double-digit scorer and Donovan Dent is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The UCLA Bruins are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 70.2 percent from the free throw line. The UCLA Bruins are allowing 30.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.3 rebounds per game.
Washington Huskies Betting Preview
The Washington Huskies beat Nevada, lost to Colorado, and they play USC next. Washington has won 3 of its last 4 games.
The Washington Huskies are averaging 82.6 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 72.6 points on 40.5 percent shooting. Wesley Yates III is averaging 16.9 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Hannes Steinbach is averaging 14.5 points and 12.8 rebounds. Zoom Diallo is the third double-digit scorer and Quimari Peterson is dishing 1.7 assists. The Washington Huskies are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 74.9 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Huskies are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Huskies will win
- The home team has won four of the last five games between UCLA and Washington.
- The home team has won the first half in four of the last five games between UCLA and Washington.
Why the UCLA Bruins will win
- Washington has lost each of its last six games against Conference opponents.
- UCLA has won 11 of its last 12 games against Washington.
- UCLA has won the first half in each of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Washington’s last 11 night games have produced a total of 144+ points.
- Each of UCLA’s last four night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Washington ranks T30th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (20.0).
- Washington ranks T33rd among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (26.7).
- UCLA ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (63.1).
- UCLA ranks T27th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (22.0).
Washington vs UCLA Prediction
UCLA is coming off a bad loss to Cal and will now experience its first true road game of the season. Washington is undefeated at home this season and should be comfortable with the pace UCLA plays at. Washington also has an advantage down low and should control the glass. UCLA is the more efficient offense, but Washington can muck this one up a bit and win off physicality and bully ball. It may not be pretty, but I like the Huskies to find a way. I’ll lay the bucket.