The UCLA Bruins and Stanford Cardinal meet Saturday in week 8 college football action at Stanford Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

UCLA Bruins Betting Preview 

The UCLA Bruins look for their second road win to improve to 5-2 on the year. UCLA has won 4 of its 6 road games. Dante Moore is completing 50.9 percent of his passes for 1,304 yards, 10 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. J. Michael Sturdivant and Logan Loya have combined for 624 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Moliki Matavao has 6 receptions. The UCLA Bruins ground game is averaging 214.8 yards per contest, and Carson Steele leads the way with 523 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, UCLA is allowing 16.2 points and 281 yards per game. Darius Muasau leads the UCLA Bruins with 32 tackles, Laiatu Latu has 5.5 sacks and Alex Johnson has 3 interceptions.

UCLA Bruins Team Facts

• UCLA has won nine of its last 10 road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• UCLA has covered the spread in each of its last seven away matches when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• UCLA has lost the first half in each of its last four games against conference opponents.
• Five of UCLA’s last six October games as a road favorite against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

Stanford Cardinal Betting Preview

The Stanford Cardinal look for their first home win to improve to 3-4 on the season. Stanford has lost 5 straight home games. Ashton Daniels is completing 60 percent of his passes for 957 yards, 7 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Elic Ayomanor and Benjamin Yurosek have combined for 740 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Mudia Reuben has 12 receptions. The Stanford Cardinal ground game is averaging 144.7 yards per contest, and Casey Filkins leads the way with 206 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Stanford is allowing 36 points and 459.7 yards per game. Gaethan Bernadel leads the Stanford Cardinal with 38 tackles, David Bailey has 4 sacks and Alaka’i Gilman has 1 interception.

Stanford Cardinal Team Facts

• Stanford has lost each of its last nine games against AP-ranked teams.
• Stanford has failed to cover the spread in each of its last nine games against AP-ranked teams.
• Stanford has lost the first half in 16 of its last 19 games against conference opponents.
• Each of Stanford’s last four games against AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• UCLA rank T8th among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (12.2).

Randy’s Pick

The Stanford Cardinal have yet to win a home game this season, and that includes a loss to Sacramento State. Stanford is arguably the worst Pac-12 team this season, which includes having the 97th worst scoring offense and 127th scoring defense. While a comeback win over Colorado was impressive, it also does create a bet of a letdown spot for the Cardinal. Also, it doesn’t change the fat Stanford is still a well below average team on both sides of the ball. The UCLA Bruins are well-balanced and have a top-20 defense in the country. Thick line for a road team, but I’m still laying the points with the Bruins on the road.