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The Boston University Terriers (0-2) and the UCLA Bruins (1-1) meet at Pauley Pavilion Monday. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Boston University vs. UCLA odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
The Terriers have dropped a pair of games against Northeastern and San Diego. It lost to the Toreros 74-60 on Friday night at the Jenny Craig Pavilion, as the Terriers shot just 34.4% (21-of-61) from the field, while getting outrebounded at a 41-35 margin.
The Bruins are coming off a 72-64 loss against the New Mexico Lobos in Henderson, Nev., in a neutral-floor game. UCLA shot just 36.4% (20-of-55), and only 21.7% (5-of-23) from behind the 3-point line. UCLA was super sloppy, too, turning it over 21 times. UCAL opened the season as the No. 22 team in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll, but the loss knocked them out of Top 25.
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Boston University at UCLA odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 6:44 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Boston University +2500 (bet $100 to $2,500) | UCLA -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Boston University +23.5 (-110) UCLA -23.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 133.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Boston University at UCLA picks and predictions
Prediction
UCLA 83, Boston University 55
Moneyline
UCLA (-10000) would set you back 100 times your potential return. That is never a recommended play, as you would need to risk $100 for every $1 of profit, which is crazy.
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Against the spread
Play UCLA -23.5 (-110) against winless Boston University +23.5 (-110), as the angry Bruins get a crack against a team which has really struggled against lower-level opponents. The Bruins should be able to get well after a sloppy game against UNM last time out.
Over/Under
OVER 133.5 (-110) is worth a look. UCLA should take out its frustrations on poor old Boston U in its visit to Pauley Pavilion.
The Bruins haven’t shot the ball well in either game to date, but with a huge size advantage, UCLA should be able to take out its day on the visitors. It wouldn’t be surprising to see the Bruins flirt with triple digits if they get off to a good start.
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